How to Finance an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchise: SBA Path
By Chris Cornella
An Infinite Hitting Clubhouse franchise loan pays for a baseball and softball training facility built around indoor hitting tunnels, pitching lanes and instruction rather than a typical retail counter. Because the brand is young and publishes few figures, most buyers will need to build the budget from the franchise disclosure document and a specific site before they approach a financing source.
This article explains what the concept is, how the startup costs usually break down, what the SBA Franchise Directory listing means and how SBA 7(a), SBA 504, conventional and equipment financing can fit. US Professional Funding is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Infinite Hitting Clubhouse; the name is used only to describe the business. Figures from the franchisor’s disclosure document can change, loan programs vary, and every loan is subject to approval. Nothing here is legal, tax or investment advice.
Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchise Loan at a Glance
- Concept: indoor baseball and softball training, with hitting and pitching instruction for players of all ages
- Home market: the brand grew up in Texas, with facilities in the Houston and Austin areas
- Trademark owner: the “Infinite Hitting Clubhouse” name is registered to Infinite Hitting Clubhouses, LLC for baseball and softball training services
- Franchise fee, royalty and investment range: not published by the franchisor in a form we could verify; read Items 5, 6 and 7 of the current disclosure document
- Net worth and liquidity requirements: not verified; ask the franchisor for its current thresholds
- SBA Franchise Directory: listed as Infinite Hitting Clubhouse (code S9025), with a note on the lease addendum
What Is Infinite Hitting Clubhouse?
Infinite Hitting is a baseball and softball training brand that started in Texas and has opened facilities around Houston and, more recently, between Liberty Hill and Georgetown north of Austin. Its facilities serve youth, high school and adult players, with lessons, cage time and training programs. The company also offers an Infinite Hitting mobile app for members.
The brand is built around instruction and player development rather than a simple pay-per-swing batting cage. That matters for financing: lessons, programs and any membership plans create repeat revenue that a lender can analyze month by month, while a pay-per-swing cage depends heavily on walk-in traffic.
How lenders see the concept. A lender views an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse as a sports training facility in a leased flex or warehouse space, with netting, turf, pitching machines and video or ball-tracking technology as the main assets. The system is small and still developing, so the borrower’s liquidity, management plan and local market (youth leagues, travel teams and school programs nearby) will carry more weight than brand history.
Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchise Costs
Sizing an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse franchise loan starts with Item 7 of the current Franchise Disclosure Document, because the franchisor has not published an investment range we could verify. Request it early and treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until you match it to the document.
Initial franchise fee
Item 5 lists the initial franchise fee, when it is due and whether any portion is refundable. Ask whether the fee changes for a second territory or a development agreement, and whether any discounts apply.
Lease and build-out
Indoor hitting facilities need open floor area and clear ceiling height so tunnels can run full length without obstructions. Many operators look at light industrial or flex space rather than retail strip centers. Build-out can include turf, netting systems, lighting, HVAC, restrooms, a front desk and a parent waiting area. Landlord improvement allowances can shift a meaningful part of this cost, so negotiate them before you finalize the loan request.
Training equipment and technology
Expect pitching machines, L-screens, tees, bats and balls, weighted training tools, strength and conditioning equipment, and the video, sensor or ball-tracking systems the brand specifies. Add point-of-sale, scheduling software, security cameras and signage.
Opening costs and working capital
Budget for coach hiring and training, insurance, deposits, grand opening marketing and presales of memberships. Item 7 includes an “additional funds” line for the initial operating period; treat it as a minimum and add your own cushion for slower months.
Item 7 categories to pull from the disclosure document:
- Initial franchise fee and any other amounts paid to the franchisor
- Rent, security deposits and utility deposits
- Leasehold improvements, turf and netting
- Pitching machines, training equipment and fitness equipment
- Video, sensor and computer systems
- Signage and furniture
- Training travel and expenses
- Insurance, licenses and professional fees
- Grand opening marketing
- Additional funds for the initial operating period
Ongoing Fees and How They Affect Your Loan
Item 6 lists the royalty, any brand or marketing fund contribution, technology or software fees, and transfer and renewal fees. We could not verify these figures, so use only the amounts in the current document.
When underwriting an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse franchise loan, lenders deduct royalties and required marketing spending from projected revenue before they calculate debt service coverage. Software and app subscriptions are fixed costs, so include them even in months when membership is lower.
Franchisor Requirements for New Owners
We could not verify published net worth or liquid capital minimums. Ask the franchisor for its current requirements and keep in mind that a lender will apply its own standards, including reserves left over after your cash injection.
Expect a process that includes an inquiry, a review of the disclosure document, conversations with the franchise team and existing owners, a visit to an operating facility and franchisor approval. A background in baseball or softball coaching helps, but lenders will also want to see business management experience or a strong general manager.
Ways to Own an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse
A new facility. Most buyers will open a new location. The lender will review the lease, the build-out budget, the equipment list and franchisor site approval. Our family entertainment start-up financing page explains how new facilities are typically funded.
Buying an existing facility. If a franchised location is offered for sale, the franchisor must approve the transfer and the landlord must consent to the lease assignment. Financing is then based on the facility’s historical membership and lesson revenue. See our family entertainment acquisition financing page.
More than one territory. If the franchisor offers multi-territory rights, lenders usually finance one facility at a time and look for the first to stabilize before funding the next.
Financing Options for an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchise
SBA 7(a) loans
An SBA 7(a) loan is the most flexible option for a leased training facility because one loan can cover the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening costs and working capital.
SBA 504 loans
If you plan to buy a building, an SBA 504 loan can finance the real estate and long-lived improvements with long-term fixed-rate debt. Read the SBA directory note below, which applies when real estate secures the loan.
Conventional term loans
Owners with strong liquidity and collateral may qualify for conventional business loans, especially when adding a second facility or refinancing after the first one stabilizes.
Equipment financing
Pitching machines, netting systems, turf, strength equipment and ball-tracking technology can be financed separately through equipment financing and leasing, which preserves cash for opening and early payroll.
Working capital and lines of credit
Training demand often rises before spring and fall seasons and in winter when outdoor fields are unavailable, then slows in other stretches. A working capital line of credit helps cover rent and coach payroll between peaks.
Seller financing on resales
On a resale, a seller may agree to carry part of the price. Seller notes are typically subordinate to the senior loan, and SBA rules may limit how they are structured.
SBA Loans for Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchisees
The SBA guarantees part of loans made by participating lenders, and the 7(a) program currently has a $5 million maximum (program rules can change). For franchise loans, the lender checks the SBA Franchise Directory to confirm the brand’s agreements meet SBA eligibility rules, which shortens the document review.
Infinite Hitting Clubhouse is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory under code S9025. The listing carries one note: when the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the franchisor’s Lease Addendum may not be executed. In plain terms, the lease addendum is meant for leased locations; if you own the building and pledge it as collateral, that form should not be signed as part of the loan.
SBA application tips. Bring the full disclosure document and franchise agreement, a signed or proposed lease, contractor bids, an equipment list, personal financial statements, tax returns and a business plan with monthly projections. Our article on SBA loans for family entertainment centers covers what underwriters typically request.
How Lenders Evaluate an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Deal
Personal credit and financial history
Lenders review your credit report, debts and payment history.
Net worth and liquidity
Expect the lender to verify the cash you will inject and the reserves left after closing.
Industry and management experience
Playing or coaching experience is a plus, but lenders also look for experience managing staff, scheduling and finances. If you lack it, show the general manager or head coach you plan to hire.
Business plan and projections
Model memberships, private lessons, team rentals, camps and clinics separately. Show seasonality around school ball, travel ball and winter training, and the number of coaches needed at each stage.
The FDD and franchise agreement
Lenders read Items 5, 6, 7, 10, 17 and 20, and note whether Item 19 includes financial performance representations. Our article on reading an FDD for financing explains what each item means for a loan.
The site and lease
Lenders want a lease term, including options, that covers the loan term. Review ceiling height, zoning for recreational use, parking and the landlord’s improvement allowance. Our article on the family entertainment center lease lists the clauses to check.
Historical financials for resales
For an existing facility, expect requests for tax returns, profit and loss statements, membership counts and lesson schedules.
Training Equipment and Facility Deep Dive
Netting, turf and installed lighting are usually treated as leasehold improvements because they have little resale value once removed. Pitching machines, ball-tracking units and strength equipment are standalone assets that equipment lenders can secure directly. Separating the two groups in your budget helps match each to the right financing.
Ask the franchisor which equipment is required, which vendors are approved and how often technology must be upgraded. Budget for replacing netting, balls and machine parts, which wear quickly in a busy facility. Lenders also require general liability coverage before closing.
Multi-Unit Growth and Development Agreements
If you plan more than one location, ask whether the franchisor offers development agreements, how territories are defined and what opening schedule applies. A lender financing a second facility will look at the first facility’s results, your remaining liquidity and the coaching staff that can be shared between sites.
Real-World Scenarios
A former college player. A former player with coaching experience and savings opens a single facility. An SBA 7(a) loan covers the build-out and franchise fee, and equipment financing covers pitching machines and tracking technology.
A building purchase. An investor buys a small warehouse and uses an SBA 504 loan for the real estate, with a separate 7(a) loan for the franchise fee, equipment and working capital.
Buying an existing facility. A buyer purchases an operating location with an established membership base, using an acquisition loan based on its historical results and a subordinate seller note.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Choosing a building with low ceilings or columns that block tunnels
- Signing a lease before franchisor and lender review
- Building projections only on peak preseason months
- Spending all available cash on the down payment
- Ignoring replacement costs for netting, balls and machines
Read our full list of entertainment center loan mistakes before you apply.
Next Steps to Finance Your Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchise
Step 1: Request the current disclosure document. Focus on Items 5, 6, 7, 10 and 17.
Step 2: Confirm the franchisor’s requirements. Ask for its current net worth and liquidity thresholds and compare them with your finances.
Step 3: Estimate your payment. Use our SBA loan calculator to test loan sizes.
Step 4: Identify a site. Look for flex or warehouse space with the clear height the brand requires.
Step 5: Build your business plan. Include every Item 7 line and realistic seasonality.
Step 6: Talk with a financing specialist. Compare SBA 7(a), 504, conventional and equipment financing.
Step 7: Coordinate approvals. Align franchisor approval, lease signing and loan closing.
Infinite Hitting Clubhouse Franchise Loan FAQs
How much does an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse franchise cost?
The franchisor’s estimated initial investment is in Item 7 of its current disclosure document. We could not verify a published range, so rely on that document and your own site budget.
What is the franchise fee?
The fee is listed in Item 5 of the disclosure document, along with when it is due and any refund terms.
What royalty does the brand charge?
Royalty, marketing and technology fees are listed in Item 6. Use those figures in your projections.
Can I get an SBA loan for an Infinite Hitting Clubhouse?
The brand is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory under code S9025, which simplifies the eligibility review. Approval still depends on the borrower, the site and the lender.
What does the SBA directory note mean?
If you own the building and it secures the SBA-guaranteed loan, the franchisor’s Lease Addendum should not be signed, because it is designed for leased locations.
Can I finance equipment separately?
Yes. Pitching machines, tracking technology and strength equipment can be financed through equipment loans or leases.
Can I buy an existing location?
If one is for sale, the franchisor must approve the transfer, and the loan will be based on the facility’s historical results.
Do I need baseball experience?
It helps, but lenders also value business management experience. A strong head coach or manager can fill gaps.
Does the franchisor offer financing?
Any franchisor financing is described in Item 10 of the disclosure document.
How long is the franchise term?
The term and renewal rights are in Item 17. Lenders generally want the franchise and lease terms to cover the loan term.
What documents will I need?
Expect personal and business tax returns, a personal financial statement, the disclosure document, the lease, contractor bids and a business plan.
Final Thoughts
An Infinite Hitting Clubhouse franchise loan finances a specialized indoor training facility where space, equipment and coaching quality drive results. Start with the current disclosure document, choose a building that fits the format and keep enough reserves to carry the business through seasonal swings.
US Professional Funding helps owners finance franchise start-ups, resales, equipment and working capital. Learn more about our franchise financing and family entertainment center financing.
