LIL' KICKERS INC.
Lil’ Kickers Inc. offers franchises for operating children’s soccer programs under the 'Lil’ Kickers' brand, providing soccer classes, clinics, camps, parties, and events for children aged 1 through 12 based on child development principles. Franchisees participate in the franchisor's advertising, marketing, information systems, and quality standards as part of the operating system. The business model includes traditional and micro-scale franchises targeting families in various market sizes, with options for expansion into adjacent territories.
Franchise Costs
9% royalty + $350-$850/mo marketing fee + $295/mo DaySmart software fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 56 Traditional Reporting Outlets in business and operating for all or most of the 12-month period ending December 31, 2024
Extracted Item 19 Section
How LIL' KICKERS INC. Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Sports & Recreation (ranked #2 of 26)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LIL' KICKERS INC. Current | $40K – $64K | $25K | 9.0% | 85 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $224K – $503K | $50K | 6.0% | 269 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 264 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.1M – $1.7M | $40K | 7.0% | 122 |
| Cruisin' Tikis | $83K – $124K | $20K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 26 franchises | $1.8M – $2.7M | $1.0M | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 26 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+17 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for LIL' KICKERS INC. franchisees (2017 – 2017)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
32 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a LIL' KICKERS INC. franchise ranges from $40,050 to $64,435. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 9.0% of gross sales.
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