Soccer Stars

Brand Summary

Founded in 2000 in New York City, Soccer Stars has grown into the country's largest corporately run youth soccer program. Our mission is to positively impact kids through Soccer. The primary goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of the sport. We use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills while at the same time building self-confidence, enhancing gross motor skills, honing socialization skills, and developing physical literacy. Dynamic coaches work with small groups of boys and girls ages 1 year – 18 years old to develop these skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational 40 – 60-minute class-based environment. Soccer Stars operates in over 30 states reaching over 150,000 children each year.

After over 25 years of success, establishing proven systems along the way, Soccer Stars is now franchising and ready to positively impact communities all across the country. The brand continues to have strong unit economics in licensed and corporate locations across 13 states with low start-up costs, 25+ years of curriculum and systems, strong leadership, and operational excellence.

Soccer Stars has revenue streams across multiple channels including pre-schools, daycares, elementary schools, parks & rec programs, soccer clubs, private groups, birthdays and more. We offer multiple program types to suit all ages: Soccer Stars Parent & Me (ages 1-2), Super Soccer Stars (ages 2-10), Soccer Stars United development and travel programs (ages 5-18), Shining Soccer Stars developed for children with disabilities (ages 2-14) with revenue driven primarily through enrollments and merchandise.

As a mobile curriculum-based business, there is a fast launch and ramp-up timeline due to low, flexible staffing and start-up costs. The curriculum is easy to learn and teach, making it excellent for candidates who know how to work with young children without the need for practical soccer experience.

We provide large territories to allow franchisees to maximize their market, have strong unit-level economics, and provide a substantially positive impact on the kids and families in the local community.

All franchisees are provided with first-class online digital hubs for curriculum and operations, a proprietary registration platform, e-mail provider, shared customer database with heavy investment in technology to provide more green time and less screen time to operate your business.

All franchisees are on-boarded with training and opening support, in-market sales support, a Grand Opening package, and a franchise success coach. We also have active Soccer Stars and Youth Athletes United Slack groups to help with support, collaboration, and communication.

Soccer Stars is a part of Youth Athletes United, the largest youth sports franchise platform in the country. The franchises within the Youth Athletes United framily of brands include over 250 franchise owners, 350+ franchise units, and impact over 250,000 kids annually across 35 states. Being a part of the Youth Athletes United platform gives franchisees access to an experienced management team, operators, technology, marketing and an extensive peer group.

Brand Superpowers

100% mobile franchise model - Host classes anywhere

Soccer is the #1 youth participation sport in the country

Soccer or coaching experience is not necessary

Low entry cost, high gross margins

Best-in-class proprietary technology platform and LMS

*THE NUMBERS

$73,300 - $106,300 Investment Range
$1815007.00 Revenue, Total
683763.00 Net Operating Income
8% Royalty
Greater of 1% Gross Rev or $200/month Brand Fund
$250,000 Financial Requirements
FounderGustavo Szulansky
Home Office LocationNew York, New Jersey, & Los Angeles
Company Founded2000
Began Franchising2022
IndustryYouth Sports
Industry Size$19 Billion
Veteran Discount10% off initial territory franchise fee
Group Health InsuranceNo

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

3rd Party Recommendations

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Scheduling, CRM and Billing

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

10% off initial territory franchise fee

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