Little Kickers Franchise

Little Kickers is 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.

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.

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

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

The Ideal Franchisee

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

The ideal Little Kickers franchisee is:

Entrepreneurial and driven to grow their own business

Comfortable managing coaches and overseeing operations

Engaging and confident in community environments

Passionate about sport, 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.

Available Territories

Join a Growing Global Network

Little Kickers continues to expand across the UK and internationally, with new territories available in selected locations.

If you are looking for a rewarding business that combines football, community and entrepreneurship, a Little Kickers franchise could be the perfect opportunity.