About Lil Athletes

Empowering Children Through the Power of Sports

At Lil Athletes, we give young children the opportunity to experience a variety of sports at a young age. Our classes teach children sports specific skills, fitness concepts, and provide structure in a fun group setting. Young children get to interact with their peers, learning how to follow directions and routines while developing their social and cognitive functions.  Our franchise model is unique in that we operate using a “Hybrid Model”.  

Hybrid Model-(Flagship Store + Off-Site)  Within the first 30 days of being awarded a Lil Athletes franchise, our operators can build revenue and brand awareness by seeking mobile off-site opportunities.  This includes teaching the program in daycares, schools, libraries, and renting hours in sports facilities and fitness centers.   Our operators gain community awareness and a revenue stream.  Within the first 90 days, our franchisees must  find their brick and mortar academy where they can build and grow their community presence and offer the full catalog of our amazing programs (classes, camps, birthday parties etc).   We require our franchisees to begin operating out of the academy within 150 days of signing the franchise agreement.  Our Lil Athletes franchisees are then well on their way to offering dual streams of revenue, maximizing their opportunity of financial growth.  Between having multiple mobile off-site locations & the Lil Athletes academy, our franchisees are full equipped and prepared to successfully operate a Lil Athletes franchise.

 

Enjoy a Competitive Advantage in the High-Demand Youth Sports Industry

The global youth sports market is booming. With a projected 9.2% CAGR, the industry will reach 69+ billion by 2030. Over 60 million kids participate in sports activities each year, driving high demand for classes, camps, and participation opportunities. Here are five reasons why Lil Athletes provides a compelling franchise opportunity.

Our Philosophy

Core Values

  • Being an innovator in the Kid’s Youth Sports space
  • Developing a passion for sports at an early age
  • Providing early exposure to youth sports, we want our children to grow in the sport (s) that they enjoy

Mission

  • To give children the opportunity to play and learn a variety of sports, developing skills in the sports they love

Vision

  • Our vision is to have Lil Athletes be the destination for all parents that want their children to experience a variety of sports.  We want to start, build, and foster the foundation of multi-sport learning
  • After children go through our multi-sport model, our goal is that they develop a passion for different sports

History & Growth

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Step 1

Inquire about Ownership: Complete the form so we can get to know each other. Share a little about you. We will get in touch to connect, learn more about your interest and timing to get started.

Steps to Ownership

The Franchise Process

The Franchise Process

Step 2

Kick Off: The Lil Athletes Team Wants to Meet You! Our leadership team will review the steps needed to establish your own Lil Athletesbusiness/operation. We will send you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review..

Step 3

Lil Athletes FDD Review: Our leadership team will review the steps needed to establish your own Lil Athletes business/operation. We will send you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review.

Step 4

Come Discover Lil Athletes!: Meet our leadership team. Tour our Flagship Academy. Review your questions. Discuss territory. Establish next steps for your path to franchise ownership.

Step 5

Approved for Ownership! Qualified candidates are awarded a Lil Athletes franchise. Start onboarding to launch your Lil Athletes and open an Academy. Schedule training and prepare to open your franchise.

Lil Athletes Franchise Partners

A Lil Athletes franchise is a great opportunity for sports entrepreneurs with energy and enthusiasm who have a genuine love for working with children. A successful franchisee should be a self-starter, a good communicator, and comfortable working with both kids and their parents. If you’re outgoing and have both business acumen and high personal standards, a Lil Athletes franchise might be the right fit for you! Because Lil Athletes is dedicated to transforming the lives of children through the power of sports, our ideal candidates will have some athletic background as well as an aptitude for working with youth.

 

Meet Bret Suffis-Founder of Lil Athletes!

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

We’ll Give You the Tools for Success

The Lil Athletes model is focused on training and empowerment. Just as every sport requires certain knowledge and skills to succeed, so does a successful franchise. Through thorough training and tailored ongoing support, we aim to help franchisees build value while improving their community.

Comprehensive Training

We designed our initial training program to give our partners a strong foundation from which to launch a successful franchise.

Operational

Lil Athletes will provide ongoing support in many areas, including customer-service techniques, accounting and administration.

Marketing

We will help develop local marketing plans and digital SEO/SEM strategies to help make the most of our established brand.

Ongoing Research & Development

We will continue to research techniques for customer outreach and program offerings to build a strong franchise organization.

Competitive Startup Costs for Strong Returns

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q. Are you seeking owner operators or executive owners?

  • Yes, we want our owners to be actively involved.  This is not an absentee model business.

Q.  Can I own more than one academy, do you allow Multi-unit franchise ownership?

  • Yes. We believe some owners will operate multiple academies/territories.  We offer discounts on initial franchise fees for owners who commit up front to more than one academy or territory.

Q.  How much space do I need for a Lil Athletes Store Front?

  • Your academy should be about 2,000 and 3,000 square feet with adequate parking and easy access for parents.  We have specific site criteria  which will help you evaluate real estate that would be a good fit for your Lil Athletes franchise.

Q.  How long does it take to open?

  • You should be able to launch in 2 to 3 months with mobile programs then acquiring a lease and opening your academy within 150 days.  This can really depend on how quickly you complete the pre-opening steps and training.

Q.  How many employees are needed to operate a Lil Athletes academy?

  • Typically, 4 to 6 part time employees.  However, this will grow as you open more mobile sites + build your store front offerings.

Q.  What are the startup costs and what do they include?

  • Startup funding includes initial franchise fee and other estimated costs such as 3rd party professional fees, insurance, equipment, initial marketing and 3-months of working capital.

Q.  How much will this business make in a year?

  • We will be able to share our Financial Performance Representation, called an Item 19, in our Franchise Disclosure Document which highlights affiliate performance and history.  This can be a useful tool to help you evaluate the revenue potential of your individual business.
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Our Hours

MON-FRI 10am-6pm

SAT-SUN 10am-6pm

Contact Us

Phone: (516) 725-0206
Email: [email protected]

Website

 www.lilathletes.com

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Legal Disclaimer: This is not a franchise offering. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document. Follow-up or individualized responses to you that involve either effecting or attempting to affect the sale of a franchise will be made only if we are first in compliance with state registration requirements or are covered by an applicable state exclusion or exemption.

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