How many Soccer Post franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Soccer Post has 29 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Soccer Post franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Soccer Post franchises. Historical data shows 5 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Soccer Post franchisees, with an average loan amount of $165,760. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Soccer Post a good franchise to buy?

Soccer Post shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Soccer Post

Soccer Post franchises operate retail stores offering nationally advertised name-brand soccer equipment, footwear, apparel, accessories, and related products and services, including private label items from the franchisor or affiliates and limited offerings for other sports. Franchisees may also provide services such as field rental, soccer camps, training programs, and apparel printing/customization when authorized. The business targets the general public, particularly soccer enthusiasts, in a competitive sports retail market that includes physical stores, online sales, and seasonal demand.

Locations

$201K–$397K

Investment

Since 1991

Franchising

RetailEatontown, NJSoccer Post Intermediate LLCwww.soccerpost.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$29,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$201,100 – $396,500

Low: $201,100High: $396,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty (with escalating annual minimums starting at $25,000 after year 1) + up to 3% System Brand Development Fund (none currently) + $50/week technology fee (none currently)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Soccer Post Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Soccer Post Current	$201K – $397K	$30K	5.0%	29
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $708K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail 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

Top States

1CA

2VA

3NJ

4WA

5NC

6PA

7GA

8ME

9MN

10VT

11AZ

12NY

13OH

14OR

15AL

+5 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Soccer Post franchisees (2015 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$165,760

Total Volume

$0.8M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

30 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Soccer Post franchise ranges from $201,100 to $396,500. This includes a franchise fee of $29,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.