Recruit vs Soccer Shots Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Recruit vs Soccer Shots including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Recruit Franchise
Soccer Shots Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $45,000$41,034 - $53,950
Franchise Fee $9,500$34,500
Royalty Fee 07%
Advertising Fee -$1000/yr.
Year Founded 19961999
Year Franchised 20012005
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -to $1.2K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Recruit Franchise
Soccer Shots Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sports or sales background
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Recruit Franchise
    Soccer Shots Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Recruit Franchise
    Soccer Shots Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location, Long distance training available On-The-Job Training: 14 hours Classroom Training: 45 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertisingRegional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		* Franchise can be run from home

    * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Recruit Franchise
    Soccer Shots Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Recruit

    As a member of the Recruit team, franchisees scout local athletic talent at the high-school level and act as a "personal recruiting advisor." They provide up-to-date information to your athletes and act as a matchmaker with college coaches--and, therefore, potential scholarship opportunities. Young athletes who sign on with the program are included in a national database and college coaches are given regular updates on their scholarly and athletic achievements.

    About Soccer Shots

    Soccer Shots is a national soccer program designed for children 3-8 years old to introduce them to the game of soccer. Soccer Shots not only teaches children the basic skills of soccer but places a high emphasis on character development as well. Thousands of children throughout the United States each year experience the fun and excitement of Soccer Shots!

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
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    In Franchise Business Reviews' Top 200.
    #253 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #244 in Franchise 500 for 2021.