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Buy a D-BAT Franchise

D-BAT is an indoor baseball and softball training franchise built around climate-controlled academies offering batting cages with real-time pitching, private lessons, camps, clinics and a fully stocked pro shop carrying wood bats, gloves and gear from major brands. Founded in 1998 in Addison, Texas by brothers Cade and Kyle Griffis, the brand began franchising in 2007 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas.

The business is brick-and-mortar and territory-based, serving players from youth through high school, college and professional levels. Coaching is tailored to each athlete’s strengths and skill level, and facilities run year-round regardless of weather. Revenue combines lessons, camps, memberships, cage rentals and retail sales.

Now the largest network of dedicated baseball and softball training academies in the US, D-BAT has grown to more than 180 locations nationwide, supported by a large network of coaches. Cade Griffis continues as CEO, keeping the brand founder-led.

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Why buy a D-BAT Franchise?

D-BAT is the recognised leader in a youth sports category that has stayed resilient through economic cycles, giving a buyer an established name in a market where parents continue to invest in player development. The multi-stream model is a core strength: a single academy earns from private instruction, camps and clinics, memberships, cage rentals and pro-shop retail, which spreads income across the calendar rather than relying on one product.

Franchisees join a national system with proprietary operating software, a franchisee intranet, co-op advertising, social media and SEO support, and access to a deep coaching network and equipment supply built up over more than two decades. The year-round indoor format protects revenue from weather and seasonality that limits outdoor programmes.

D-BAT Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1998

    • Franchising Since

      2008

    • New Startup Cost

      $536,450 – $1,031,100

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

      plus reimbursement of franchisor's transfer expenses

    • Royalty Fee

      40%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2.5%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      170

    • New Units Opened *

      21

    • Units Transferred *

      4

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

D-BAT – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training covers 13.5 hours of classroom instruction plus 7 hours of on-the-job training, with prospects vetted through D-BAT's Discovery Day process. Ongoing support includes proprietary operating software and a franchisee intranet platform, a toll-free line, online support, field operations, newsletters and meetings and conventions. Marketing support spans co-op and regional advertising, social media, SEO, email marketing, website development and a loyalty program app. Resale buyers should confirm with D-BAT what onboarding and software access transfers to incoming owners and the certification status of existing coaching staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    D-BAT suits a hands-on, community-minded operator who enjoys sports and youth development and is comfortable running a facility-based business day to day. Absentee ownership is not permitted, so the owner is expected to be present, managing 2-5 staff, coaches and scheduling while driving local membership and lesson sales. A coaching or athletic background helps with credibility but is not required, as training covers instruction methods. Strong people skills, local marketing instincts and organised facility and staff management matter more than prior baseball expertise.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    D-BAT has ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for eight consecutive years, most recently #165 in 2026, and was named #1 in Children's Fitness Programs: Sports on Entrepreneur's 2026 Best of the Best list, plus #138 on its 2026 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking. The brand is widely regarded as the largest US baseball and softball training network, with a large coaching workforce and a track record of developing college-scholarship and pro-level players. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reviews and reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    Youth sports is a large and growing part of US consumer spending, with the youth sports economy estimated to exceed $30 billion and families increasingly investing in specialised coaching and year-round development. Baseball and softball remain among the most-played US youth sports, and demand for indoor, climate-controlled training supports revenue regardless of season or weather. Travel-ball culture and the pursuit of college scholarships sustain ongoing demand for private instruction. For resale buyers, local participation rates, school and league density, and nearby competition are key factors in an academy's catchment strength.

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