Football Star Academy franchise. Be part of the award winning team developing the future football stars of tomorrow. The Football Star Academy footprint is growing and it's never been a more exciting time to be part of football in Australia. Find out how you can be part of this football movement.
Welcome to Football Star Academy.
Established in 2002 Football Star Academy (FSA) has grown at an incredible rate. Since our humble beginning over 250,000 children have participated in our programs across Australia.
In 2017 Football Star Academy was awarded "Franchise Business of the Year" in the Optus My Business Awards. This is a true testament to the hard work, commitment and ongoing support our franchise partners get to experience.
Find out more about our award winning team by watching our 2017 highlight video presented at the Sport Star Academy conference held in QLD
As the leading provider of youth football programs, we specialise in football skill development and mentoring young players to be the best they can be. We pride ourselves on our unique relationships with both parents and children. What separates us from our competitors are our qualified coaches, who possess the passion and dedication which is evident in the way they coach the children and how they develop as players.
Peter Nikolakopoulos
Founder & CEO
Kelly Nikolakopoulos
National Marketing Director
David Thomson
National Business Manager
Elliot Capel
National Operations Manager
Interested in buying a franchise? It's easier than you think to be your own boss!
Working with kids in sport is extremely rewarding. Be our next team member in a sport your passionate about complete with training and ongoing support throughout your franchise journey. Your earning potential is unlimited!
Your Investment
From $35,000
Finance Options Available
Football Star Academy Franchise Inclusions
- Franchise Training (On & Off the field training)
- Franchise Equipment Pack
- Coaches Uniforms, Coaching Equipment, Signage
- Centralised System
- Personalised Business Email, 1300 Call Centre and Website
- Automated Payment Gateway
- Local Launch of your Business
- National Marketing Support
- Access to a Support Team throughout your Franchise Journey
- Weekly Calls, Monthly Meetings, Franchise Workshops & Coaching Workshops
- Annual Conference
The franchise approval process is dependent on the evaluation of individual applicants to ensure the applicant is the correct fit for the business, just as much as the business is a good fit for them. All potential franchise partners must align with our company values, mission and vision statements as part of the approval processes.
Does this sound like you?
- Strong ability to build relationships
- Strong Financial Position
- Passionate about Sport & Making a difference within your local community
- Strong Communicator
- Loves working with kids
- Hard working
- Innovative thinking
Franchise Application Steps
- Your first step is to fill out an application form. You can find this form below.
- One of our dedicated team members will contact successfully applicants to discuss their application and answer questions the applicant may have.
- CONGRATULATIONS! We would like to arrange a face to face meeting with our Franchise Development Manager, who will sit down with you and go through the business model.
- Following this meeting should we both wish to proceed, the next step is to submit a fully refundable deposit. We will then sit down and discuss territory options that suit your profile and answer any questions you may have.
- The Final Step should we both wish to proceed, will be to receive your legal pack. This includes A Franchise Disclose Document (FDD), The Franchise Agreement (FA) and a copy of the Franchise Code of Conduct. You will be required to submit a fully refundable holding deposit on these documents and you will use theses documents to obtain your own legal advice.
- Following you receiving advice, the franchise will either be assigned to you or documents returned and holding deposit refunded.
WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED TOTAL INITIAL INVESTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL SPORT FRANCHISE?
The total initial investment will be approximately $56,500 plus GST
CAN WE BUY COMPANY OWNED LOCATIONS?
Yes you can. Be mindful that existing company owned locations are more expensive to purchase.
WHAT IS YOUR ROYALTY FEE?
Management Fee is 10% plus 2% Marketing Fund contribution
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE FRANCHISE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA?
Yes we are. Our National Support Team play an active role within the FCA. Find out more about FCA by clicking here
HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE?
Information on financials and potential earnings will be presented at our face to face meeting. As anything in life, you get out what you put in.
IS A SPORT FRANCHISE ONLY PROFITABLE DURING THEIR SEASON?
No, as our company owned clinics have demonstrated, there is a demand for all year round. The Football Star Academy program has several programs running all year round ensuring our team and franchise partners have multiple revenue streams.
IS THIS ONLY AT THE WEEKENDS?
No, this is a 7 days a week business.
DO I GET TO DECIDE MY LOCATION/TERRITORY?
Yes, depending on availability. This is something we help and assist you with to select the appropriate one for you.
DO I NEED TO DELIVER COACHING?
No, you do not need to coach, however, you will be trained in all aspects to enable you to give feedback to parents and be able to manage staff.
WILL MY TERRITORY BE EXCLUSIVE?
Yes. It will be exclusive based on Sport Star Academy research on the local area demographics. which has been professionally provided, your chosen territory is postcode segmented.
HOW IS A SPORT FRANCHISE BETTER THAN OPENING MY OWN SPORT ACADEMY?
Buy purchasing a Football Star Academy franchise you are taking advantage of our existing and proven successful business model as well as years of experience in the industry. Football Star Academy is the leading provider of skill based football programs with over 150 locations nationally and over 6,5000 children enrolled in our programs. You will access to our proven systems and procedures, marketing support, centralised system. You also have the support of our National Support Office team throughout your franchise journey. We are with you every step of the way.
