World Class Athlete vs D-Bat Academies Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of World Class Athlete vs D-Bat Academies including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
D-Bat Academies Franchise
Investment $150,000$494,650 - $967,100
Franchise Fee $22,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%40% of membership fees
Advertising Fee 2%2.5%of fees
Year Founded 19761998
Year Franchised 19772007
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
D-Bat Academies Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
D-Bat Academies Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
D-Bat Academies Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
    		•  On-The-Job Training: 40+ hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: As needed
    Support
  • Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost
  • Central Purchasing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Initial Store Opening
  • Inventory Control: At Additional Cost
  • Franchisee Newsletter
  • 800 Telephone Hotline
    		• Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Template Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 5

    Expansion Plans
     
    World Class Athlete Franchise
    D-Bat Academies Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About World Class Athlete

    WORLD CLASS ATHLETE offers a unique, specialty sporting goods concept. Product mix concentrates on athletic footwear, running, tennis and swimwear. Emphasis on race sponsorship, training programs and custom fitting. All major lines of footwear, accessories, warm-up suits and bags. Custom re-soling at Company-owned distribution centers. Founded by world class athlete Jeff Bond.

    About D-Bat Academies

    D-BAT was founded in 1998. D-BAT opened its original location in a small facility in North Dallas with 6 employees.
    D-BAT Academies feature an exceptionally well-lit, indoor climate-controlled facility,with an environment that invites parents to be a part of their ballplayer’s development along with a top notch pro shop to provide all your equipment needs.
    D-BAT began franchising operations in 2008 and today is the Largest network of training facilities in the country. Our current staff is over 300 strong and we are still considered the premier facility in the country. This is due in large part to the innovative way that D-BAT has connected the player and parent with coaches and facilities to better the game.
    D-BAT is now moving to expanding its prestigious academies to reach even more players and enhance the baseball and softball experience for players at all levels. We never stop innovating and enhancing our methods to make players better.

    From developmental youth camps and private lessons… to the latest equipment and hottest apparel, D-BAT is your premier baseball and softball training center, with the following:
    Memberships
    Lessons
    Camps
    Cage Rental
    Pitching Machines
    Pro Shop
    Birthday Parties
    Weight Training
    Vending
    Tournaments
    Uniforms

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    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a D-BAT® Facility ranges from $398,025 to $699,975. This includes $121,500 to $144,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    If you are acquiring development rights under our development program, then you will sign our area development agreement and, upon signing, you will pay us a development fee equal to 100% of the Initial Franchise Fee due for the first Facility and 50% of the Initial Franchise Fee due for each additional Facility you commit to develop under the area development agreement.


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