15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a D-BAT Academies franchise ranges from $536K to $1.0M (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for D-BAT Academies is $45K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the D-BAT Academies 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, D-BAT Academies does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisD-BAT Academies charges a royalty fee of 40.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a D-BAT Academies franchise is approximately 42.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $354/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisD-BAT Academies has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the D-BAT Academies franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisD-BAT Academies offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisD-BAT Academies currently operates 170 locations (2025 FDD) (170 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 11.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 14.6%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for D-BAT Academies is 2.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for D-BAT Academies is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisD-BAT Academies's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 15 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, D-BAT Academies's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisD-BAT Academies provides 20 hours of initial training over approximately 0 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, D-BAT Academies provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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