Little Wickets Franchise FAQs
We know that starting your own business comes with a lot of questions.
That’s why we’ve pulled together the answers to the things we’re most often asked about the Little Wickets franchise.
From what’s included in your start-up package to how flexible the role really is, this section is here to give you honest, practical information to help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
If you don’t see your question answered here, just drop us a message- we’re always happy to chat.
All franchisees must hold a current valid Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce Register) Certificate. If you don’t already have one, Little Wickets HQ will support you in obtaining it.
Start by downloading our Franchise Info Pack. Then book a no-pressure Discovery Call to chat through your questions and see if it’s a good fit for you.
Want to ask your own question? Simply email us at franchising@littlewickets.com
Never. You’ll be part of a national network of friendly franchisees and receive support from our team across coaching, operations, marketing, and admin.
Absolutely. You decide how many sessions you run and when – we support flexible working. Many franchisees do this around their full time jobs.
Yes. We provide resources and guidance to help you find, onboard and manage great coaches.
You can typically launch within 6–12 weeks, depending on your availability and the local logistics. Getting up and running is quicker if you are already a Coach and can lead the sessions yourself.
Your package includes full training, coaching manuals, branding, marketing templates, email system, booking portal, promotion on central web page, ongoing support, and access to our franchisee community.
We’ll work with you to map out an exclusive franchise territory based on your location and potential demand in the area.
Yes. Many of our franchisees operate term-time only or during school hours. You can scale up or down depending on your goals and lifestyle.
No. You don’t need to be a qualified coach – passion and organisation are key. We’ll train and support you. Sessions must be led by a qualified coach (min. ECB Foundation/Level 1), so if you already are one, you can start quicker before recruiting
You’ll set up, promote and run fun, structured cricket coaching sessions for children as young as aged 2½ and beyond, including classes, holiday clubs (for all primary boys & girls), and birthday parties using our proven model and support systems.
Earnings vary based on how many sessions you run. Many franchisees scale their income by adding clubs, parties, or school partnerships. You can also grow by recruiting additional coaches to increase your capacity. (Little Wickets HQ have lots of advice to help with this)
Yes, there’s a monthly management fee which covers ongoing support, systems, and access to national marketing, an IT and administration fee and a small Franchisor commission deducted at source from each booking.
At Little Wickets your franchise fee is tailored to reflect the size, potential and opportunity in your exclusive local territory. Our Initial Franchise Fee ranges from £5000 to £15,000 (please note that territories will be priced differently). Don’t forget to factor in the cost of your own legal and financial advisors before signing
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