Sportball
Children's Businesses → Children's Fitness Programs: Sports
Build a business with purpose
Help children develop physical literacy and a lifelong love of sport through a proven, play-based multi-sport program.
Average Unit Revenue$220,085from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units7from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Sportball is a youth sports enrichment franchise offering a non-competitive, multi-sport program for children aged 16 months to 12 years. Starting with just three children at a single location, the brand has expanded to over 900 locations globally across four countries. As a pioneer in developmentally appropriate sports training, Sportball partners with institutions like the University of Toronto to deliver research-backed, play-focused curricula designed to foster holistic child development. Franchisees utilize shared-use spaces for a low-overhead business model that creates positive community impact.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Low Cost to Start: With an estimated initial investment of $76,250 – $106,000, the low-overhead model provides a quick launch and a faster path to breakeven.
Proven Product and Playbooks: Backed by 30 years of experience and research-based methodologies, franchisees receive modern operational tools and a wealth of best practices from day one.
Highly Scalable Model: The business model is designed for limitless expansion by growing a team of coaches and offering more programs with very few barriers.
Big and Growing Market: The youth sports market is surging, projected to grow to $69.4B USD by 2030, driven by demand for quality youth sports programs.
Shape the Future: Franchisees make a positive impact on children's lives by helping them learn life skills through sport.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Unit Revenue
$220,085
See our 2026 FDD
- Total investment
- $76,250–$106,000
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Cash Required
- $100,000
- Net worth
- $250,000
- Protected territory
- Exclusive territory of around 400,000 people
Training & support
Franchisees receive extensive on-site training before launch followed by a three-month immersive mentorship from an experienced Growth Coach to help set up the business. Ongoing support from Growth Coaches ensures you run your business successfully. You also gain direct access to playbooks developed from three decades of experience, established local marketing support from a corporate brands team, coach certification and training programs, and a well-established technological infrastructure.
Ideal candidate
The ideal Sportball franchisee is an entrepreneur with a passion for winning who dreams of leaving a positive mark on the world. We seek community leaders and advocates driven to make a positive impact on children's lives. Successful candidates love to learn and coach, often bringing a background in early childhood education, business, sports, or physical literacy training.