Soccer StarsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Soccer Stars franchise requires a total initial investment of $73K – $106K, including a $50K franchise fee. Per the 2024 FDD, average unit revenue was $1.7M[2]. SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 13 loans[1]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $73K – $106K
- 12th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- $1.7M
- 54th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 95
- 80th pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Health & Fitness · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Health & Fitness avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 18.9x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Only 0.0% of 13 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
38% cash-on-cash return. Above the 20% threshold most investors target.
Bottom line
- Total investment $73K – $106K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $1.7M/year (median $1.2M), with an estimated 38% cash-on-cash return.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 27/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 13 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Soccer Stars, LLC
- Parent company
- Super Sports Holdings, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 14 George Street, Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828
- Auditor
- CohnReznick LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
Soccer Stars franchisees operate youth soccer training facilities and programs, typically offering recreational and competitive coaching, skills clinics, camps, and league play to children. Day-to-day operations include class scheduling, coach management, facility maintenance, customer acquisition, and retention of student-athletes across various skill levels.
- CEO
- Adam Geisler
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 20
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $14K | $37K |
| Total initial investment | $73K | $106K |
Source: Soccer Stars 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$526K
31.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
502%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
2 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $73K – $106K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of 8% of Gross Revenues or the 'Minimum' ($70…
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
- Payback period
- 2.6 yrs
- From FDD / Item 19
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $200 |
| Transfer fee | $9K |
| Renewal fee | $8K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $1.7M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $1.2M
- Avg net income
- $34K
- Cash-on-cash
- 38.0%
- Based on Net Income / investment midpoint
- Item 19 type
- Affiliate-owned Outlets
- Sample size
- 10 units
- vs category median 11
- Range (low → high)
- $454K→$8.3M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 10 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 180 Health & Fitness brands
Revenue is 18.9x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Health & Fitness averages
How Soccer Stars Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 95
- Opened
- 85
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 3
- Turnover rate
- 3.2%
- Company-owned
- 10
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 90%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 17 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 13
- Loan volume
- $2.5M
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 5
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Soccer Stars's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 5 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 6 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 3-year lending trend
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With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 13 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Explosive but mathematically suspect growth metrics, unrealistic profitability claims, and high relative fees create material risk around franchisee financial viability and franchisor financial stability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CohnReznick LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 27 / 100 rating
- 01MINORExtreme unit growth of 2733% YoY is mathematically unsustainable and suggests either acquisition of existing chains, aggressive expansion with unproven model sustainability, or inflated unit counts
- 02MINORAverage net income of $535,654 on $1.69M revenue (31.6% net margin) appears unrealistic for a youth sports franchise and warrants verification of accounting methodology
- 03MINORHigh franchise fee of $49,500 plus $73,300–$106,300 total investment with 8% royalties creates significant break-even hurdle for unit economics
- 04MINORMinimum royalty floor ($700–$800/month) suggests franchisor concerns about franchisee revenue sustainability and potential cash flow stress
- 05MINOROnly 95 total units across entire system despite extraordinary growth claims indicates either very recent launch or data integrity issues
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Zip codes, counties or other political or natural boundaries |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 10 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New York |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 18 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 40 hrs
- POS system
- Soccer Stars Back Office Platform
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Soccer Stars Back Office Platform
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
19 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Soccer Stars · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Soccer Stars franchise?
The total investment to open a Soccer Stars franchise ranges from $73K – $106K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Soccer Stars franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Soccer Stars FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $1.7M. The median is $1.2M. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Soccer Stars's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Soccer Stars has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 13 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Soccer Stars franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Soccer Stars has 95 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 10 company-owned units. 85 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Soccer Stars a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Soccer Stars as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 27 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.