2026 Franchise Awards

One Goal Gala: Celebrating Franchise Success

Attire: Dress to Celebrate! Cocktail attire is encouraged. Feel free to add a little sparkle.

Stronger Together Award

This Franchise Partner is known for working within his/her region and/or the Soccer Shots system to lead collaboration for the greater good. They have been integral to pushing implementation of best practices and a team mentality within the franchise community and the Franchise Support Team. *Nominated by Franchisees.

We Care Award

This Franchise Partner goes above and beyond to lead with empathy and make the Soccer Shots system a better place for all. They work to build alliances, share ideas, support Franchise Partners, give back in their local communities and exudes the “We Care” core value both personally and professionally. *Nominated by Franchisees.

This Franchise Partner goes above and beyond to lead with empathy and make the Little Kickers system a better place for all. They work to build alliances, share ideas, support Franchise Partners, give back in their local communities and exudes the “We Care” core value both personally and professionally. *Nominated by Franchisees.

We Own It Award

This award honors franchisees who fully embody the “We Own It” ethos—solutions-oriented, engaged, competent, and committed. Winners are the top Net Promoter Score (NPS) achievers across five revenue tiers. $200,001-$400,000, $400,001-$600,000, $600,001 - 800,000, 800,001 – 1 million, over 1 million and up

This award honors franchisees who fully embody the “We Own It” ethos—solutions-oriented, engaged, competent, and committed. Winners are the top Net Promoter Score (NPS) achievers across four revenue tiers. £100,000 to £150,000, £150,001 to £250,000, £250,001 to £400,000, Over £400,001

This Franchise Partner is known for working within their region and/or the Little Kickers system to lead collaboration for the greater good. They have been integral to pushing the implementation of best practices and a team mentality within the franchise community and Franchise Support Team. *Nominated by Franchisees.

Franchise Partner of the Year

The Franchise Partner of the Year award honors a franchisee who consistently demonstrates Soccer Shots’ core values in all aspects—on and off the field. This award is nominated and voted on by FST.
Criteria include:
• Following approved programming & marketing
• Entering all checks and waiver collection
• Exhibits Core Values
• Minimum revenue of $250K across 24 months
• At least 2 years in operation

This Franchise Partner is a team player who showcases Little Kickers’ core values in all that they do both on and off the pitch. This award is nominated and voted on by FST.
Criteria include:
• Follows approved programming & marketing
• Above brand average NPS score
• Exhibits Core Values
• Year over year growth from 2023 – 2024
• Above average monthly enrollment

Best New Franchisee

This award recognizes new Franchise Partners through new or transferred territories who have achieved outstanding performance, demonstrated adaptability, and made significant contributions to the success of the franchise system during their first full year of business operations.
The winner was selected by FST.

This award recognises new Franchise Partners through new or transferred territories who have achieved outstanding performance, demonstrated adaptability, and made significant contributions to the success of the franchise system in their first full year of business operations.
The winner was selected by FST.

Excellence Award

Driving revenue and growth year after year, is what allows us to grow local businesses and the entire Soccer Shots brand. Small things, done well over time, drive the pursuit of excellence and in turn, business growth. This award honors top performers in revenue and revenue growth.
Revenue Award (Based on 2025 revenue per 500K population.)
Revenue Growth Award (These are the top percentage revenue growth performers in 2025, with minimum $150K in 2024)

Driving revenue and growth year after year, is what allows us to grow local businesses and the entire Little Kickers brand. Small things, done well over time, drive the pursuit of excellence and in turn, business growth. This award honors top performers in revenue and revenue growth.
Revenue Ranking Highest average revenue per territory for 2025.
Revenue Growth Highest year over year revenue growth for 2025. Minimum turnover 100K.

Legacy Award

Celebrating franchise owners, starting with their first franchise ownership, who are celebrating at least 15 years of being in the Soccer Shots system as of December 31, 2025.

Celebrating franchise owners, starting with their first franchise ownership, who are celebrating at least 15 years of being in the Little Kickers system as of 31 December 2025.

Revenue Milestone Award

The Revenue Milestone Award is given annually to any franchise hitting $500,000 or $1million in revenue for the first time per 500,000 population. The awards are for the year 2025.

The Revenue Milestone Award is given annually to any franchise whose average revenue per number reaches the per currency threshold per number of territories.

Coach of the Year Award

Nominated by coaches’ peers, Franchise Partners and families, the Coach of the Year exemplifies our core values and what truly means to be a top youth sports coach.

Five finalists will be selected with one being selected as the Soccer Shots Coach of the Year.