Soccer Stars is a youth soccer franchise dedicated to providing fun, educational, and skill-building soccer experiences for children aged 1 to 18. Founded in 2000 in New York City, it has grown into one of the largest youth soccer programs in the U.S., reaching over 125,000 children annually across more than 25 states. The program uses soccer as a tool to enhance motor skills, socialization, confidence, and teamwork in a non-competitive environment. Soccer Stars operates through a mobile model, partnering with schools, parks, and community organizations to offer structured soccer classes in a variety of settings. After over two decades of success, the brand began franchising to expand its impact nationwide.
Franchisees operate a 100% mobile business with multiple revenue streams, including preschool and school programs, private groups, birthday parties, and advanced soccer training. The franchise provides a structured, curriculum-driven approach, ensuring consistency and quality in coaching. Owners receive extensive training, a proprietary registration and management platform, and marketing support to help grow their business. With minimal overhead and no need for a physical location, franchisees can quickly launch and scale their operations while benefiting from the strong unit-level economics and brand recognition of Soccer Stars.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about working with children and making a positive community impact through sports. While no prior soccer or coaching experience is required, franchisees should be outgoing, skilled in networking and sales, and comfortable managing a team of coaches. Whether operating as an owner-operator or semi-absentee with a general manager, franchisees are responsible for marketing, hiring, and building relationships with local schools and organizations. Soccer Stars is a great fit for those who enjoy an active, community-driven business with a strong mission to develop young athletes.
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Soccer Stars provides comprehensive initial training to set franchisees up for success. The onboarding process includes virtual pre-training covering administrative setup, CRM, marketing systems, and lesson planning, followed by a five-day in-person training at corporate headquarters. Franchisees experience the Soccer Stars culture, learn the curriculum, and even coach a live class. Additionally, new owners receive in-market grand opening and sales support, helping them establish partnerships and drive early enrollments.
Ongoing support includes weekly strategy meetings, quarterly town halls, and regional summits for networking and best practices. Franchisees also benefit from a dedicated Business Success Coach for up to one year post-training, ensuring they stay on track. Marketing assistance is provided through an in-house team that develops go-to-market strategies, digital campaigns, and lead generation efforts. Soccer Stars also offers a proprietary technology platform for managing registrations, communications, and business operations, allowing franchisees to focus on delivering high-quality soccer programs.
The ideal Soccer Stars franchise owner is passionate about working with children and making a positive impact through sports. While no prior soccer or coaching experience is required, franchisees should have strong networking and sales skills to build relationships with schools, community centers, and parents. This opportunity is perfect for outgoing, community-driven individuals who enjoy managing a team and growing a local business. Owners should also be comfortable handling marketing, hiring, and operations. For those opting for a semi-absentee model, hiring a general manager is required, with franchisees remaining engaged in business development. Soccer Stars is best suited for those who are energetic, business-minded, and committed to youth development.