Soccer Stars franchise
A children’s soccer coaching business offering classes, camps and skill programs. At the end of 2025 there were 170 Soccer Stars locations in the US, 164 franchised and 6 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $70K–$102K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 8%, subject to minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 170+161 in 1 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From SOCCER STARS, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Soccer Stars franchise costs
Opening Core program costs an estimated $70,350 to $102,250. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: SOCCER STARS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 1
Soccer Stars franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SOCCER STARS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 8% of gross revenues or the monthly minimum: $700 for Core or $800 for Plus. The minimum starts in the seventh month after opening. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: SOCCER STARS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Soccer Stars publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: SOCCER STARS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 69
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 (+82) | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 147 (+62) | 7 | – |
| 2025 | 164 (+17) | 6 | – |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: SOCCER STARS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 91
How Soccer Stars compares
Of the 45 sports franchises on this site, Soccer Stars is the 8th cheapest to open and the 11th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Soccer Stars | Typical sports |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $70K | $352K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 100% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 1 yrs | +5366.7% | +62.7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 38 of 45 |
Typical is the median across the 45 brands in sports franchises.
