How much revenue does a D-Bat franchise make?

D-Bat does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many D-Bat franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, D-Bat has 170 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2007.

Can you get an SBA loan for a D-Bat franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for D-Bat franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is D-Bat a good franchise to buy?

D-Bat shows several positive indicators: established brand with 170+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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D-Bat

D-BAT Academies franchises operate baseball and softball training facilities and retail pro shops under a proprietary system, offering personal training in pitching, catching, hitting, and fielding, cage rentals with pitching machines, climate-controlled environments, and some with artificial turf fields. The business model includes a membership program for customer loyalty discounts and benefits, along with standardized operations, marketing, and retail sales of equipment. The target market is baseball and softball players, primarily youth athletes and their families seeking skill development and recreational training.

170locations

$536K–$1031K

Since 2007

Entertainment & RecreationCarrollton, TXD-BAT Sports, Inc.www.dbatfranchises.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Initial Investment

$536,450 – $1,031,100

Royalty Rate

40.00%

Brand Fund

2.50%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$354 – $354

40% of Membership Fees management fee (conditional) + 2.5% Advertising and Promotion Fund (of Membership Fees) + $354/mo software license fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,005,298.03

Median Gross Revenue

$850,550.67

Data Based On: 149 franchised D-BAT Facilities open for the full 2024 calendar year.

* The data provided average gross revenue and median gross revenue for seven different revenue streams, segmented by three facility size categories. To calculate the overall average and median gross revenue per facility, the average/median revenue from all streams within each facility size category was summed. Then, a weighted average/median was calculated across all facility size categories using the number of facilities in each category. Average Gross Revenue per category: - Under 15,000 sq. ft.: $651,558 (sum of average revenue streams) - Over 15,000 to 19,500 sq. ft.: $1,065,046 (sum of average revenue streams) - Greater than 19,500 sq. ft.: $1,237,102 (sum of average revenue streams) Median Gross Revenue per category: - Under 15,000 sq. ft.: $540,280 (sum of median revenue streams) - Over 15,000 to 19,500 sq. ft.: $920,688 (sum of median revenue streams) - Greater than 19,500 sq. ft.: $1,037,123 (sum of median revenue streams) Weighted Average Gross Revenue Calculation: (44 units × $651,558 + 51 units × $1,065,046 + 54 units × $1,237,102) / 149 total units = $1,005,298.03. Weighted Median Gross Revenue Calculation: (44 units × $540,280 + 51 units × $920,688 + 54 units × $1,037,123) / 149 total units = $850,550.67. No information regarding net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was provided within Item 19 to estimate a profit range or margins.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,005,298

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D-Bat Franchise Analysis

Imagine pouring over half a million into a youth sports training facility, only to face a royalty structure that claims 40% of your membership revenue—does the promise of seven-figure average sales make it worthwhile? Item 19 disclosures paint a picture of robust top-line performance across the system, while SBA lending data hints at franchisee staying power. But with terminations in the mix and aggressive expansion plans, is D-BAT's swing a home run or a foul ball?

Diving into the FDD, Item 7 outlines initial investments from $536,450 to $1,031,100, including a $45,000 franchise fee, build-out for climate-controlled cages and turf fields, equipment, and inventory. Ongoing fees hit hard: a conditional 40% management fee on membership revenue, plus 2.5% to the ad fund from the same pool, and a flat $354 monthly software license. Item 19 shines brightly here, reporting average gross revenues of $1,005,298 and median of $850,551 for 2024 across 170 locations—impressive for entertainment/rec targeting youth baseball/softball families. Yet that 40% royalty could devour profits unless margins from retail pro shops, cage rentals, and memberships exceed expectations.

System health metrics from Items 20 and 21 signal stability: just 3 terminations last year amid 170 units franchised since 2007, 4 transfers, and a whopping 39 projected new units, suggesting strong brand momentum. SBA data backs this with 120 loans averaging $766,429 and a tiny 3.3% default rate, far below industry norms, indicating franchisees secure financing and mostly repay. For investors eyeing business services in recreation, D-BAT offers scale potential in a niche passion market, but the fee structure demands high-volume memberships to clear royalties—scrutinize your local youth sports density before stepping up to the plate.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How D-Bat Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 99% of Business Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
D-Bat Current	$536K – $1.0M	$45K	40.0%	170
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
Business Services Average 198 franchises	$121K – $289K	$47K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for D-Bat franchisees (2011 – 2025)

Total Loans

120

Average Loan

$766,429

Total Volume

$92.0M

Default Rate

3.3%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

120 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

294 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

294 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a D-Bat franchise ranges from $536,450 to $1,031,100. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 40.0% of gross sales.