Little Kickers

The world’s largest children’s football franchise

With 85,000+ children participating in weekly classes across 26 different countries

Founded in London in 2002, Little Kickers has become the UK’s leading football programme for families with children aged 1.5 to 8.

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The world’s largest children’s football franchise

With 85,000+ children participating in weekly classes across 26 different countries

Founded in London in 2002, Little Kickers has become the UK’s leading football programme for families with children aged 1.5 to 8.

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Could a Little Kickers franchise be right for you?

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated women who are passionate about working with children and building a successful business.

The ideal Little Kickers franchisee is:

Entrepreneurial and driven to grow her own business

Comfortable managing coaches and overseeing operations

Engaging and confident in community environments

Passionate about child development and community impact

Previous football coaching experience can be helpful but it is not essential. We provide full training and support to ensure franchisees are equipped to deliver outstanding classes.

What Does a Little Kickers Franchisee Do?

A Little Kickers franchisee is responsible for building and growing their local territory.

This typically includes:

Securing suitable venues such as sports halls, school halls or leisure centres

Scheduling and managing weekly classes

Recruiting and training coaches

Promoting classes locally through marketing and community engagement

Managing bookings and customer relationships with parents

Getting Started

Most franchisees start off in the day-to-day of the business before expanding and transitioning into a more management-focused role.

Initial franchise investment: Fee ranges from £12,500 – £18,500 depending on the territory.

Payment options: Payment plans are available to qualified candidates.

Getting Started

Most franchisees start off in the day-to-day of the business before expanding and transitioning into a more management-focused role.

Initial franchise investment: Fee ranges from £12,500 – £18,500 depending on the territory.

Payment options: Payment plans are available to qualified candidates.

Why Choose Little Kickers?

Our franchisees benefit from:

An award-winning brand

Winners of Global Franchise’s Best Children’s Service and Education Franchise in 2024 and Elite Franchise’s Top 50 UK franchises in 2025.

Recurring revenue model

Customers pay a recurring, monthly fee between £30-£50 for their child to participate in weekly classes, creating consistent income and long-term customer relationships.

Proven curriculum

Our carefully developed programme ensures children progress through age-appropriate classes that focus on both football skills and personal development.

Comprehensive training and support

From initial training through ongoing operational guidance, marketing resources and technology updates, franchisees receive continued support from the franchisor.

Financial strength

Franchisees can grow six-figure businesses within 24 months and achieve profit margins between 20-40%. The top 50% of Little Kickers franchisees achieved an Average Annual Revenue of £350,368 in 2025.

Our Testimonials

I was attracted to franchise ownership with Little Kickers by the fact that I love kids, I love football, and the two combined are something that I absolutely want to be involved with.

I cannot imagine my life with a 9-5. The flexibility and the two of us being on a very flexible schedule has been incredible.

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Ready to explore franchise ownership with Little Kickers?

If you’re looking for the opportunity to build your own business with the backing of an established global brand, find out more about becoming a Little Kickers franchisee.

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