Extra Innings Franchise News

America's Premier Indoor Baseball/Softball Training Centers to Provide Professional Coaching Through Video-based App MIDDLETON, MA, August 11, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For the past 15 years, Extra Innings has been providing specialized baseball and softball instruction at their 40 centers across the country. Now, the entire world will have access to personal coaching with the launch of Extra Innings Mobile Instructor iOS app released on August 5.

Developed by Aurnhammer LLC, the Mobile Instructor app allows users to record and upload video and then provide their own commentary using a "white board" technique. Retailing for $4.99, the app also gives access to online ordering at Extra Innings' Pro Shops where baseball and softball equipment and apparel can be purchased directly through the app as well as access to the Extra Innings center finder...

Massachusetts Native Joins the Roster as Director of Baseball Operations

September 29, 2010 // Franchising.com // (Middleton, Mass.) --- Extra Innings, the nation's premier indoor baseball and softball training facility, is proud to announce Jon Cahill as Director of Baseball Operations for their Middleton, Mass. facility.

Hailing from nearby Peabody, Mass., Cahill brings significant experience from college and minor league baseball to Extra Innings. Cahill played four years of college ball at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell, and was later signed by the Anaheim Angels in 2001. After three seasons with the Angels, Cahill moved on to play and coach in the Frontier League, including two seasons as the Traverse City Beach Bums Manager...

National Franchise Company Announces Signing of 2nd Houston, TX Franchise

September 25, 2009 // Franchising.com // Middleton, MA - Extra Innings, America's premier indoor baseball and softball training center, is continuing its growth in our nation's 4th largest market, Houston, TX. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company is proud to announce the signing of a new franchise for Missouri City, TX.

Extra Innings Missouri City is slated to open in 2010 and will showcase a first class facility providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs. The location will service and support ballplayers in the southwest Houston area. For more information on the development of Extra Innings Missouri City, visit www...

National Franchise Company Announces Signing of 2nd Albany, NY Area Franchises. Middleton, MA --(PR.com)-- Extra Innings, America's premier indoor baseball and softball training center, is continuing its growth in New York. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company is proud to announce the signing of a new franchise for New York's Capital District.

Extra Innings Capital District is slated to open in late 2010 and will showcase a first class facility providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs. The location will service and support ballplayers in greater Albany, NY.

"Given the Capital District's tradition of great baseball and softball, we are excited for the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the community and further development of our athletes by bringing an Extra Innings franchise to the area," said Jim Lanzilotti, owner of Extra Innings Capital District...

Middleton, MA --(PR.com)-- With the All-Star break right around the corner, baseball & softball enthusiasts in west central Maryland can continue swinging this weekend as Extra Innings, America's premier indoor baseball and softball training center, celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest Maryland location in Frederick on Saturday, July 11th. Guests are invited to swing by for this free event from 9AM to 3 PM that will feature complimentary food, free tunnel rentals, mini-clinics, player evaluations by the instructional staff, giveaways, raffle prizes, as well as appearances by Frederick Keys players and 2007 NCAA Softball Outstanding Player & University of Arizona star, Taryne Mowatt. Guests will also receive a 10% discount off all player pack membership purchases that day...

National Franchise Company Announces Signing of Troy, OH Franchise. Middleton, MA,--(PR.com)-- Extra Innings, America's premier indoor baseball and softball training center, continues to grow in the state of Ohio. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company is proud to announce the signing of a new franchise for Troy, OH. Extra Innings Troy is the company's third Ohio franchise and is expected to open later this year. Extra Innings currently has facilities open in Miamisburg and Solon.

Extra Innings Troy will showcase a first class facility providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs. The location will service and support baseball and softball players in Miami County and beyond...

National Franchise Company Announces Signing of Tempe/Chandler Franchise. Middleton, MA,--(PR.com)-- Extra Innings, America's premier indoor baseball and softball training center, is coming to Arizona in 2009. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company is proud to announce the signing of a new franchise for Tempe/Chandler, AZ. Extra Innings Tempe/Chandler will open in late 2009.

Extra Innings Tempe/Chandler will showcase a first class facility providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs. The location will service and support baseball and softball players in the East Valley and beyond.

"If anyone has spent time in Arizona during the summer, they understand the need for a first-class indoor baseball/softball training facility...

August 13, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA - Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is set to open its newest Texas location with a grand opening celebration in New Braunfels on August, 23, 2008 from 10AM to 6PM. Guests are invited to join for some summer fun, as KNBT-FM will do a live remote from the facility. This event is free and open to the public and will feature complimentary food (while supplies last), free giveaways, and a chance to try out the facility's features including the cages, tunnels, and group lessons. In addition, during the time of this event only, all merchandise, memberships and birthday party bookings will be 10% off.

Extra Innings New Braunfels is the area's "one stop shop" for everything baseball and softball...

June 27, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, Massachusetts - June, 2008: Extra Innings, America's leader in indoor baseball and softball training centers, is proud to announce Hagerstown, Maryland as their 2008 "Franchise of The Year." Extra Innings Hagerstown beat out over 35 other facilities from coast to coast to win this inaugural award.

Extra Innings bestows the "Franchise of the Year Award" to the location that best exemplifies Extra Innings' commitment to customer satisfaction and baseball and softball development. The award also represents the franchise location that best displays the Extra Innings "triple threat" of training, instruction, and pro shop while going above and beyond the call of duty within the franchise system at all times...

June 25, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Indianapolis, IN: Extra Innings, America's leader in indoor baseball and softball training centers, is proud to announce Extra Innings Indy South as their 2008 Rookie of The Year award winner.

Extra Innings bestows the Rookie of the Year Award to the franchise location that had the best all-around performance in their first year of operation. Extra Innings Indy South beat out over a dozen other new facilities that opened this year from coast to coast to win this inaugural award.

"We chose Extra Innings Indy South as our Rookie of the Year winner because the way they came out of the batter's box swinging," noted Mark Andrews, Vice President of Franchise Operations for the Extra Innings Franchise Company...

June 23, 2008 // Franchising.com // Middleton, MA – Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, keeps getting bigger in Texas. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company continues its growth in the Lone Star State and nationwide with the signing of a new franchise agreement in the San Antonio area. This will be Extra Innings' sixth Texas location. Extra Innings currently operates facilities in Humble, Plano, and College Station with additional locations set to open in New Braunfels and Midland/Odessa in the near future.

Extra Innings San Antonio Northwest is expected to open later this fall. The new facility will showcase tens of thousands of square feet providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs...

June 09, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA: Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to the Rocky Mountains! The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company continues its growth nationwide with the signing of a new franchise agreement for Longmont, CO, its first in the state of Colorado.

Extra Innings Longmont is expected to open later this fall. The new facility will showcase over 12,000 square feet providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs. The location will service ballplayers in the St. Vrain Valley and beyond.

"I've been looking for a way to bring a quality facility to the Longmont area that would help develop young ball players to their full potential," commented Mike Newton, owner of Extra Innings Longmont...

May 19, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA - Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to the desert! The Extra Innings Franchise company is proud to continue its national expansion with the signing of its newest location in Bakersfield - the second franchise agreement in the state of California. The Middleton, MA based franchise now has over 35 locations nationwide including a facility in Rocklin, California outside Sacramento.

Extra Innings Bakersfield is expected to open later this fall. The new facility will showcase tens of thousands of square feet providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs.

"This area is getting bigger and bigger, and we felt there was tremendous need for a facility like this," commented Bill Wagoner, co-owner of Extra Innings Bakersfield...

May 12, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA: Philly fanatics will soon welcome a new kind of game to the area. Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to Northeast Philadelphia. Continuing its nationwide expansion, the Middleton, Massachusetts based franchise company announced the signing of its first franchise agreement in the state of Pennsylvania.

Extra Innings is expected to open later this fall in the Bensalem area. The new facility will showcase 13,000 square feet providing optimal space for all around baseball or softball training needs.

"I am thrilled to bring this exciting concept to the area," noted Mike Gospodarek, co-owner of the new Extra Innings...

March 31, 2008 // Franchising.com // Middleton, MA – The Detroit Tigers may be hosting opening day next week, but local baseball and softball fanatics can get a double dose when Extra Innings debuts its first Michigan facility a few days later. Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, will host a grand opening in Shelby Township on Saturday April 5th from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM at 51162 Filomena Drive.

Visitors to Extra Innings that day will be able to try out the facility's state of the art batting cages and tunnels for free and have a chance to receive 10% off one of their "Player Pack" programs. Raffles will take place throughout the day with exciting prizes, and guests will also enjoy complimentary pizza...

March 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA - Extra Innings, the national leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to Columbia, SC. Continuing its expansion nationwide, the Middleton, MA-based franchise company today announced the signing of its first franchise agreement in the state of South Carolina. Extra Innings Columbia, SC is expected to open in fall 2008.

Extra Innings Training Centers are unique in the marketplace. Each facility, regardless of size, offers year-round practice facilities for ballplayers of all ages and ability levels, professional instruction, and a nationally recognized Pro Shop carrying the top brands of baseball and softball equipment and apparel available today...

January 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA: Baseball and softball fanatics will have the opportunity to start the New Year off right when Extra Innings brings its unique game to the Ocean County region in New Jersey. Extra Innings, the leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, will debut its newest New Jersey facility at Extra Innings-Jackson with a Grand Opening on January 12th from 10 AM-6 PM at 56 Progress Place in Jackson. This is the third Extra Innings franchise location in New Jersey. The other facilities are located in Hanover and Hillsborough.

During the grand opening celebration, visitors will be able to try out the facility's state of the art batting cages and tunnels for free and enjoy complimentary soda and treats...

December 21, 2007 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA - Baseball and softball fanatics will have the opportunity to swing into the New Year when Extra Innings brings its unique game to the Capital Region in New York. Extra Innings, the leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, will debut its newest New York facility at Extra Innings Saratoga with a Grand Opening on December 29th from 12 PM-5 PM at One McCrea Hill Road in Ballston Spa. This is the second Extra Innings franchise location in New York. The other facility is located in Wappinger, NY.

During the grand opening celebration, visitors will be able to try out the facility's state of the art batting cages and tunnels for free and enjoy complimentary soda and treats...

November 28, 2007 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA: Extra Innings, the national leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to Midland/Odessa, TX. Continuing its expansion nationwide, the Middleton, MA-based franchise company today announced the signing of its sixth franchise agreement in the state of Texas and its second in West Texas. Extra Innings Midland/Odessa, TX is expected to open in fall 2008. Extra Innings currently operates three other Texas locations in College Station, Plano, and Humble with additional locations expected to open next year in Lubbock and San Marcos as well.

Extra Innings Training Centers are unique in the marketplace. Each facility, regardless of size, offers year-round practice facilities for ballplayers of all ages and ability levels, professional instruction, and a nationally recognized Pro Shop carrying the top brands of baseball and softball equipment and apparel available today...

October 15, 2007 // Franchising.com // - Middleton, MA - Baseball and softball fanatics will get to swing into fall this month as Extra Innings brings its unique game to Plano, TX. Extra Innings, the leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, will debut its newest facility in Texas, at a Grand Opening on October 20th from 10:00 am-3:00pm at 2300 Coit Road, Suite 400.

Visitors to Extra Innings that day can try out the facility's state of the art batting cages and tunnels for free. In addition to enjoying some complimentary cuts at the plate, Extra Innings will also offer mini-clinics throughout the day led by the Extra Innings coaching staff, membership discounts, product demos in the pro-shop, giveaways and a few surprises...