Footy Star Academy Franchise Business for Sale
Company overview and history
Footy Star Academy, established in 2002 by former professional footballer Peter Nikolakopoulos, is an Australian-based franchise specialising in football (soccer) coaching and development programmes for youngsters. From humble beginnings with a single participant, the enterprise has flourished, boasting over 5,000 enthusiasts by 2017. In 2012, the company broadened its horizons, evolving into Sports Star Academy (SSA) and diversifying its offerings to encompass various sporting disciplines. With a robust presence of more than 300 locations spanning Australia's eastern seaboard, Footy Star Academy embarked on its international expansion journey in 2023.
Product/service offerings
Beginner-friendly weekly clinics- Advanced squad training for elite players
- Specialised coaching
- Personalised one-on-one tuition
- School holiday football camps
- Dedicated programmes for girls
- Comprehensive player development pathways
- Football-themed birthday celebrations
- Support for school PE curricula
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Target market and industry trends
Footy Star Academy primarily caters to children aged 5 to 16 and their parents. Notable industry trends include:
- Surging demand for well-structured youth sports programmes
- Growing focus on mental well-being in sports
- Cutting-edge innovations in booking and revenue systems
- Expansion into wellness, arts, gaming, education, and STEM sectors
- Emphasis on community building and social impact through sports
- Rising popularity of AFL, particularly in regions traditionally dominated by other sports
Ongoing fees (royalties, marketing fees)
- Management fee: 8-10% of turnover
- Marketing fund contribution: 2-3% of turnover
Training and support provided to franchisees
- Thorough initial training programme (1-2 weeks duration)
- Continuous operational assistance
- Marketing and promotional support
- Curriculum and programme enhancement
- Access to business management software and tools
- Provision of marketing assets and a centralised booking platform
- Bespoke support programmes: Flying Start, Thrive, Growth Turbo Boost, Accelerate, and MOTIV-8
Day in the life
A typical day for a Footy Star Academy franchisee might encompass:
- Morning: Tackling administrative tasks, such as scheduling, responding to enquiries, and planning sessions.
- Afternoon: Overseeing after-school coaching programmes at various locations.
- Evening: Conducting coaching sessions or supervising coaches.
- Throughout the day: Engaging in marketing activities, staff management, and quality control.
- Weekly: Convening with coaches for training and curriculum updates.
- Monthly: Conducting financial reviews and planning for upcoming events or camps.
The role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on coaching, business management, and community engagement, providing a rewarding career for those passionate about youth sports development.
Staffing requirements
Franchisees may recruit and manage qualified football coaches. Essential requirements include:
- Securing coaches with appropriate qualifications and valid working with children checks
- Exceptional community relationship-building skills
- Typically, 1-2 full-time administrative staff and 5-10 part-time or casual coaches, depending on operational scale
Location requirements and territory information
Footy Star Academy franchises can operate from diverse settings, including:
- Local sports grounds or parks
- School premises
- Indoor sporting complexes
Franchisees are granted exclusive territories, usually defined by postcode areas.
Financing options available
For information about financing options for the Football Star Academy franchise, we recommend reaching out to the franchise using the "Send Enquiry" function on Hattch. They may have partnerships with financial institutions or offer their own financing programmes for qualified candidates.
Franchisee qualifications and experience required
- Passion for footy and youth development
- Robust business acumen and management prowess
- Proven sales and marketing experience
- Financial capacity to meet investment requirements
- Coaching qualifications (preferred but not always mandatory)
- Strong community relationship-building and promotional aptitude
Unique selling propositions and competitive advantages
- Comprehensive curriculum crafted by professional coaches
- Dual focus on skill development and character building
- Utilisation of innovative technology in coaching and player progress tracking
- Strong brand recognition in the youth sports market
- Strategic partnerships with local schools and sports clubs
- Diverse programme offerings catering to various skill levels and interests
- Exciting international tour opportunities for players
- Award-winning booking system
Challenges and potential risks for franchisees
- Seasonal fluctuations in demand
- Competition from alternative sports programmes and activities
- Reliance on high-quality coaching staff
- Weather-related disruptions for outdoor programmes
- Evolving regulations in child safety and sports coaching
- Striking a balance between programme quality and accessibility
- Adapting to market shifts and technological advancements
Footy Star Academy Franchise Opportunities
Footy Star Academy in Albion Park
NSW 2527
Footy Star Academy in Warrawong
NSW 2502
Footy Star Academy in Wollongong
NSW 2500
Footy Star Academy in Holsworthy
NSW 2173
Footy Star Academy in Campbelltown
NSW 2560
Footy Star Academy in Menangle Park
NSW 2563
Footy Star Academy in Sylvania
NSW 2224
Footy Star Academy in Oyster Bay
NSW 2225
Footy Star Academy in Liverpool
NSW 2170
Footy Star Academy in Glenfield
NSW 2167
Footy Star Academy in Liverpool
NSW 2170
Footy Star Academy in Rockdale
NSW 2216
Footy Star Academy in Kingsgrove
NSW 2208
Footy Star Academy in St Peters
NSW 2044
Footy Star Academy in Rosebery
NSW 2018
Footy Star Academy in Bondi Junction
NSW 2022
Footy Star Academy in Potts Point
NSW 2011
Footy Star Academy in Sydney
NSW 2000
Footy Star Academy in Rozelle
NSW 2039
Footy Star Academy in Five Dock
NSW 2046
Footy Star Academy in Belfield
NSW 2191
Footy Star Academy in Croydon
NSW 2132
Footy Star Academy in Silverdale
NSW 2752
Footy Star Academy in Mount Vernon
NSW 2178
Footy Star Academy in Miller
NSW 2168
Footy Star Academy in Punchbowl
NSW 2196
Footy Star Academy in Richmond
NSW 2753
Footy Star Academy in Carrington
NSW 2294
Footy Star Academy in Maitland
NSW 2320
Footy Star Academy in Morisset
NSW 2264
Footy Star Academy in Adamstown
NSW 2289
Footy Star Academy in Boolaroo
NSW 2284
Footy Star Academy in Belmont
NSW 2280
Footy Star Academy in Gosford
NSW 2250
Footy Star Academy in Wyong
NSW 2259
Footy Star Academy in Ourimbah
NSW 2258
Footy Star Academy in Copacabana
NSW 2251
Footy Star Academy in Terrey Hills
NSW 2084
Footy Star Academy in Belrose
NSW 2085
Footy Star Academy in Forestville
NSW 2087
Footy Star Academy in North Sydney
NSW 2060
Footy Star Academy in Artarmon
NSW 2064
Footy Star Academy in Lane Cove
NSW 2066
Footy Star Academy in Hornsby
NSW 2077
Footy Star Academy in Gordon
NSW 2072
Footy Star Academy in Macquarie Park
NSW 2113
Footy Star Academy in Sydney Olympic Park
NSW 2127
Footy Star Academy in Fairfield
NSW 2165
Footy Star Academy in Merrylands
NSW 2160
Footy Star Academy in Wentworthville
NSW 2145
Footy Star Academy in Castlereagh
NSW 2749
Footy Star Academy in Mount Druitt
NSW 2770
Footy Star Academy in Kingswood
NSW 2747
Footy Star Academy in Kellyville
NSW 2155
Footy Star Academy in Plumpton
NSW 2761
Footy Star Academy in Toongabbie
NSW 2146
Footy Star Academy in Smithfield
NSW 2164
Footy Star Academy in Ermington
NSW 2115
Footy Star Academy in Regents Park
NSW 2143
Footy Star Academy in Blacktown
NSW 2148
Footy Star Academy in North Parramatta
NSW 2151
Footy Star Academy in Beecroft
NSW 2119
Footy Star Academy in City
ACT 2601
Footy Star Academy in Wagga Wagga
NSW 2650
Footy Star Academy in Albury
NSW 2640
Footy Star Academy in Lithgow
NSW 2790
Footy Star Academy in Carcoar
NSW 2791
Footy Star Academy in Wellington
NSW 2820
Footy Star Academy in Tamworth
NSW 2340
Footy Star Academy in South West Rocks
NSW 2431
Footy Star Academy in Coffs Harbour
NSW 2450
Footy Star Academy in Murwillumbah
NSW 2484
Footy Star Academy in Dickson
ACT 2602
Footy Star Academy in Phillip
ACT 2606
Footy Star Academy in ACT Remainder - Tuggeranong
ACT 2900
Footy Star Academy in Clyde
VIC 3978
Footy Star Academy in Chelsea
VIC 3196
Footy Star Academy in Mount Eliza
VIC 3930
Footy Star Academy in Tyabb
VIC 3913
Footy Star Academy in Frankston North
VIC 3200
Footy Star Academy in Lyndhurst
VIC 3975
Footy Star Academy in Narre Warren East
VIC 3804
Footy Star Academy in Narre Warren
VIC 3805
Footy Star Academy in Keysborough
VIC 3173
Footy Star Academy in Springvale South
VIC 3172
Footy Star Academy in Bentleigh
VIC 3204
Footy Star Academy in Doveton
VIC 3177
Footy Star Academy in The Basin
VIC 3154
Footy Star Academy in Rowville
VIC 3178
Footy Star Academy in Bayswater
VIC 3153
Footy Star Academy in Glen Waverley
VIC 3150
Footy Star Academy in Mount Waverley
VIC 3149
Footy Star Academy in Caulfield South
VIC 3162
Footy Star Academy in Caulfield East
VIC 3145
Footy Star Academy in Mooroolbark
VIC 3138
Footy Star Academy in Nunawading
VIC 3131
Footy Star Academy in Doncaster East
VIC 3109
Footy Star Academy in Burwood
VIC 3125
Footy Star Academy in Balwyn North
VIC 3104
Footy Star Academy in Kew East
VIC 3102
Footy Star Academy in East Melbourne
VIC 3002
Footy Star Academy in Rosanna
VIC 3084
Footy Star Academy in Diamond Creek
VIC 3089
Footy Star Academy in Carlton
VIC 3053
Footy Star Academy in Thornbury
VIC 3071
Footy Star Academy in Heidelberg West
VIC 3081
Footy Star Academy in South Morang
VIC 3752
Footy Star Academy in Craigieburn
VIC 3064
Footy Star Academy in Coolaroo
VIC 3048
Footy Star Academy in Footscray
VIC 3011
Footy Star Academy in Essendon
VIC 3040
Footy Star Academy in Niddrie
VIC 3042
Footy Star Academy in Braybrook
VIC 3019
Footy Star Academy in Keilor East
VIC 3033
Footy Star Academy in Deer Park
VIC 3023
Footy Star Academy in Corio
VIC 3214
Footy Star Academy in Mount Duneed
VIC 3217
Footy Star Academy in Ceres
VIC 3221
Footy Star Academy in Chirnside Park
VIC 3116
Footy Star Academy in Junortoun
VIC 3551
Footy Star Academy in Toolamba
VIC 3614
Footy Star Academy in Moe
VIC 3825
Footy Star Academy in Wangaratta South
VIC 3678
Footy Star Academy in Wendouree
VIC 3355
Footy Star Academy in Rhyll
VIC 3923
Footy Star Academy in Oakleigh South
VIC 3167
Footy Star Academy in Werribee
VIC 3030
Footy Star Academy in Newport
VIC 3015
Footy Star Academy in Mount Cottrell
VIC 3024
Footy Star Academy in Melbourne Airport
VIC 3045
Footy Star Academy in Melton
VIC 3337
Footy Star Academy in Rosebud
VIC 3939
Footy Star Academy in Pakenham
VIC 3810
Footy Star Academy in Burleigh Heads
QLD 4220
Footy Star Academy in Merrimac
QLD 4226
Footy Star Academy in Southport
QLD 4215
Footy Star Academy in Nerang
QLD 4211
Footy Star Academy in Ashmore
QLD 4214
Footy Star Academy in Pimpama
QLD 4209
Footy Star Academy in Beenleigh
QLD 4207
Footy Star Academy in Woodridge
QLD 4114
Footy Star Academy in Ipswich
QLD 4305
Footy Star Academy in Goodna
QLD 4300
Footy Star Academy in Kenmore
QLD 4069
Footy Star Academy in Coolum Beach
QLD 4573
Footy Star Academy in Nambour
QLD 4560
Footy Star Academy in Buderim
QLD 4556
Footy Star Academy in Caloundra
QLD 4551
Footy Star Academy in Caboolture
QLD 4510
Footy Star Academy in Redcliffe
QLD 4020
Footy Star Academy in Deception Bay
QLD 4508
Footy Star Academy in Strathpine
QLD 4500
Footy Star Academy in Albany Creek
QLD 4035
Footy Star Academy in Brisbane City
QLD 4000
Footy Star Academy in Alderley
QLD 4051
Footy Star Academy in Everton Park
QLD 4053
Footy Star Academy in Capalaba
QLD 4157
Footy Star Academy in Wynnum
QLD 4178
Footy Star Academy in Holland Park
QLD 4121
Footy Star Academy in Mount Ommaney
QLD 4074
Footy Star Academy in Inala
QLD 4077
Footy Star Academy in Browns Plains
QLD 4118
Footy Star Academy in Springwood
QLD 4127
Footy Star Academy in Wellington Point
QLD 4160
Footy Star Academy in Sunnybank
QLD 4109
Footy Star Academy in Carina
QLD 4152
Footy Star Academy in Zillmere
QLD 4034
Footy Star Academy in Toowoomba City
QLD 4350
Footy Star Academy in Pialba
QLD 4655
Footy Star Academy in Bundaberg Central
QLD 4670
Footy Star Academy in Gladstone Central
QLD 4680
Footy Star Academy in Frenchville
QLD 4701
Footy Star Academy in Mackay
QLD 4740
Footy Star Academy in Aitkenvale
QLD 4814
Footy Star Academy in Thuringowa Central
QLD 4817
Footy Star Academy in Cairns City
QLD 4870
Footy Star Academy in White Rock
QLD 4868
Footy Star Academy in Mandurah
WA 6210
Footy Star Academy in Safety Bay
WA 6169
Footy Star Academy in Kwinana Town Centre
WA 6167
Footy Star Academy in Jandakot
WA 6164
Footy Star Academy in Melville
WA 6156
Footy Star Academy in Armadale
WA 6112
Footy Star Academy in Gosnells
WA 6110
Footy Star Academy in Willetton
WA 6155
Footy Star Academy in Cannington
WA 6107
Footy Star Academy in Forrestfield
WA 6058
Footy Star Academy in High Wycombe
WA 6057
Footy Star Academy in Midland
WA 6056
Footy Star Academy in Wembley
WA 6014
Footy Star Academy in Perth
WA 6000
Footy Star Academy in Doubleview
WA 6018
Footy Star Academy in Mirrabooka
WA 6061
Footy Star Academy in Girrawheen
WA 6064
Footy Star Academy in Hillarys
WA 6025
Footy Star Academy in Wangara
WA 6065
Footy Star Academy in Connolly
WA 6027
Footy Star Academy in Quinns Rocks
WA 6030
Footy Star Academy in Geraldton
WA 6530
Footy Star Academy in Bunbury
WA 6230
Footy Star Academy in Hackham
SA 5163
Footy Star Academy in Morphett Vale
SA 5162
Footy Star Academy in O'Halloran Hill
SA 5158
Footy Star Academy in Kingswood
SA 5062
Footy Star Academy in Seaton
SA 5023
Footy Star Academy in Henley Beach
SA 5022
Footy Star Academy in Enfield
SA 5085
Footy Star Academy in Adelaide
SA 5000
Footy Star Academy in Greenacres
SA 5086
Footy Star Academy in Golden Grove
SA 5125
Footy Star Academy in Salisbury
SA 5108
Footy Star Academy in Para Vista
SA 5093
Footy Star Academy in Smithfield
SA 5114
Footy Star Academy in Hobart
TAS 7000
Footy Star Academy in New Town
TAS 7008
Footy Star Academy in Rosny Park
TAS 7018
Footy Star Academy in Launceston
TAS 7250
Footy Star Academy in Casuarina
NT 810
Footy Star Academy in Palmerston City
NT 830
Franchise Overview
Number of Franchises:
4
Number of Franchise Locations:
2
Number of Corporate Locations:
1
Franchise Partner Type:
Owner Operator, Investor
Investment Range:
$100K - $200K
