How much revenue does a D-Bat franchise make?

D-Bat does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 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 2026 FDD, D-Bat has 199 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 199+ 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.

FDD Year:

199locations

$503K–$995K

Since 2007

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Initial Investment

$503,450 – $995,100

Royalty Rate

0.00%

Brand Fund

2.50%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$354 – $354

2.5% of Membership Fees (Advertising and Promotion Fund) + 2.5% of Membership Fees (Local advertising) + $354/mo Software License Fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$952,677.43

Median Gross Revenue

$922,954.77

Data Based On: 168 franchised D-BAT Facilities open during the full 2025 calendar year, excluding two closed facilities. No corporate-owned locations.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (49 units × $680,914 + 76 units × $1,001,503 + 43 units × $1,176,065) / 168 total units. Calculated weighted average median gross revenue: (49 units × $628,765 + 76 units × $996,864 + 43 units × $1,127,564) / 168 total units.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $952,677

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How D-Bat Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 99% of Business Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
D-Bat Current	$503K – $995K	$45K	0.0%	199
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
Business Services Average 200 franchises	$120K – $289K	$46K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 200 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2GA

3FL

4LA

5NC

6CA

7AL

8AZ

9WA

10CO

11OH

12IL

13IN

14MO

15AR

+25 more states

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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

327 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

327 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 $503,450 to $995,100. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 0.0% of gross sales.