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Total units open
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Soccer Buddies Franchise
Franchised by Soccer Buddies Franchising Cop · FDD 2026
Child Services & Education FDD 2026 Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Soccer Buddies Franchising Cop's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$119K - $154K
Franchise fee
$50K
Royalty
8%
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Soccer Buddies fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$119K - $154K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
Company-owned units
1
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Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
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AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
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Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Soccer Buddies ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
47th pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
51st pct · of 138 peers
System size
0th pct · of 138 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$372K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
95
Franchises analyzed
138
How Soccer Buddies stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer Buddies | Disclosed | $50K | $119K - $154K | 8% | 0 |
| The Hot Spot Studios Similar price | Disclosed | $40K | $83K - $156K | 5% | 23 |
| Kumon North America Biggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp Management Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Soccer Buddies franchise cost?
Soccer Buddies requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $119,000–$153,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Soccer Buddies?
Soccer Buddies is franchised by Soccer Buddies Franchising Cop, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Does Soccer Buddies disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Soccer Buddies discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does Soccer Buddies charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Revenues and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
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