Soccer Shots franchise
Soccer Shots runs youth soccer programs for children roughly 2 to 8 years old, held at preschools, daycares, schools and parks rather than in a dedicated facility. Coaches teach soccer basics alongside character lessons in short weekly sessions. At the end of 2025 there were 336 Soccer Shots locations in the US, 313 franchised and 23 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $43K–$54K
- Franchise fee
- $36,500
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 336+58 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2005
- Franchisor based in
- Middletown, Pennsylvania
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected territory, about 500,000 people
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Soccer Shots Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Soccer Shots franchise costs
Opening one Soccer Shots territory costs an estimated $42,950 to $54,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Soccer Shots Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
Soccer Shots franchise fee
The franchise fee is $36,500, per territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Soccer Shots Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of monthly gross sales, with a minimum royalty, paid monthly (can rise to 9%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales |
Source: Soccer Shots Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Soccer Shots publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 revenue for single-territory and multi-territory franchisees. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Soccer Shots Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 290 (+35) | 21 | 3 |
| 2024 | 306 (+16) | 23 | 1 |
| 2025 | 313 (+7) | 23 | 4 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Soccer Shots Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 57
How Soccer Shots compares
Of the 7 sports franchises on this site, Soccer Shots is the cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Soccer Shots | Typical sports |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $43K | $402K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +22.7% | +42.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in sports franchises.
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Soccer Shots franchise questions
Does Soccer Shots help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Soccer Shots may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Soccer Shots franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Soccer Shots assigns a protected territory (about 500,000 people) where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Soccer Shots franchise agreement?
The initial term is 5 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Soccer Shots growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 66 franchised locations opened and 8 closed or left, a net change of +22.7%. About 0.9% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 1.6% typical for sports franchises.
How does Soccer Shots compare with other sports franchises?
Of the 7 sports franchises here, Soccer Shots is the cheapest to open (low end $43K against a $402K median) and the largest by number of locations. Its 7% royalty is in line with the 7% median.
Does Soccer Shots say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 revenue for single-territory and multi-territory franchisees. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Soccer Shots based?
Soccer Shots Franchising LLC is based in Middletown, Pennsylvania and the brand has sold franchises since 2005.