The Extra Innings Triple Threat
Extra Innings started as a small 8,000 square foot facility in Danvers, MA in 1996. Soon after opening, it became clear to the founders that there was a substantial customer demand for a specialized indoor baseball/softball center that also sold equipment on the North Shore of Massachusetts. In 1998, the company moved into its current 17,000 square foot flagship facility in Middleton, MA.
In 2004, after six years of continual growth at the custom-built flagship location, coupled with a continued increase in customer demand throughout the region, the Extra Innings Franchise Company was formed to franchise this unique and highly profitable business model throughout the U.S.
Extra Innings' first franchise location opened in Watertown, MA in January 2005. This was followed quickly by additional locations in Tewksbury, West Bridgewater, MA and Warwick, RI, before the company expanded outside of New England to Springfield, MO, Hillsborough, NJ and Miamisburg, OH in its first year of franchising. Since then, Extra Innings has grown nationwide to over 50 exclusive territories in 18 states across the U.S.
What Our Franchisees Say
"We searched for a franchise that would utilize our passions: community service, the development of youth, customer service and, of course, an intensity and zeal for all that is baseball and softball! The Extra Innings franchise structure and business opportunity had all the right ingredients for individual franchise success. Their staff and development experts made the choice very easy for us. They combine an outstanding registered brand with their unique "Triple Threat" operating system and the technology and personal experience to support each franchise business."
Extra Innings Saratoga
"I’ve been a salesman my whole life, and having the opportunity to own my own business, especially something I have a passion for, has been second to none. It has been one of the best things that ever happened to me. I probably could’ve done this on my own, but would not have been as successful as I’ve been with Extra Innings. I don’t think I would’ve been able to ramp-up as quickly as I did and certainly wouldn’t be able to do the retail Pro Shop sales we’ve done already."
"Extra Innings gives you the opportunity, as someone who played minor league ball and is involved in baseball, to go out and teach the game the way I would teach it, yet give you a lot of guidance in the retail aspects of the business and help you run a successful business."
The Extra Innings Triple Threat
Extra Innings is the premier indoor baseball & softball center in the U.S. The Extra Innings franchise opportunity offers its franchisees a proven business model along with the bulk discounts and buying power necessary to offer its customers a first class facility that provides 1) year-round indoor practice facilities for ballplayers of all ages and ability levels, 2) professional instruction in the form of comprehensive clinics as well as private and group lessons and 3) a nationally recognized Pro Shop that carries the top names in baseball and softball equipment and apparel at the best advertised prices.
Instead of running a baseball/softball center on your own without a Pro Shop, take a second to imagine how much more business you'll be able to generate by having a retail store under the same roof as your practice facility. This Triple Threat approach along with Extra Innings' game-tested industry knowledge, experience and support are what separates Extra Innings from the rest of the pack and give you the potential to continue growing your business year after year.
"… Extra Innings has a perfect mix of training, practice and retail. A lot of other batting cages just seem to focus on how many tunnels they can rent and forget about catering to their customers needs with a pro shop, not Extra Innings. They have everything you need for baseball and softball. Their buying power assures you that you are getting the very best pricing …"
"Extra Innings is a first class organization. It has been a pleasure to deal with the corporate office as well as all of their Franchisee's. I believe Extra Innings is a perfect fit for Mizuno. Extra Innings and Mizuno share the same passion to help every player succeed with every throw, every catch, every swing, and every step along the way."
"My dealings with the Extra Innings Franchise Company and franchisees have been nothing short of professionalism. The Extra Innings franchise show is run very smoothly and effectively. All franchisees receive important buying information. No other independent batting cage can offer this amount of leadership both in the cages and in the office, by so many experienced personnel."
"All-Star has had a very good working relationship with Extra Innings. They work extremely hard to get the best pricing possible for the Franchises. We believe the model for Extra Innings to be exceptional. The set up is similar to "buying groups" as far as putting together the Franchises to increase the buying power as a group. The benefit from us is that you get the best pricing for a small booking commitment because of the total buying power of the group as a whole. Also we offer new store programs to Extra Innings that are not offered independent dealers."
To read more about what our team members and business partners are saying visit the Extra Innings Franchise Company testimonial page.
