LITTLE WICKETS 🏏 SPORTS FRANCHISE UK
Discover more about opportunities with this highly rewarding children’s sports franchise UK
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“Running my franchise is an incredibly rewarding experience. The team have been so supportive. They have a wealth of experience which has proven to be invaluable. I would highly recommend Little Wickets.”
Mark, Berkshire Franchisee
For over ten years, Little Wickets have been keeping kids active with cricketing fun through their weekly coaching sessions and holiday camps. They champion team work and fair play as well as developing sporting and life skills. Sessions are suitable for pre-school and primary school aged children and are held in schools, halls, gyms and clubs. Due to popular demand, Little Wickets are now expanding their franchise offering across the UK. Could you be their next franchisee?
Starting a Little Wickets franchise is an opportunity to run a fun, flexible and rewarding cricketing business. Benefit from their proven model with expert training and support provided every step of the way. Little Wickets would love to hear from you if you have a passion for sports or teaching.
Franchisee Case Study
Name: MARK JONES
Territory: BERKSHIRE
Start Date: APRIL 2025
Meet Mark who found his way to Little Wickets when looking for cricket sessions for his young son to attend. Here he explains what drew him to the brand and how it felt like too good an opportunity to pass up. He also shares his top tips for anyone thinking of buying a franchise.
How did you make a final decision?
I put together a fairly detailed business plan and discussed extensively with my family and friends - mostly my wife who would no doubt be affected by the decision. In the end it was a matter of weighing up the pros and cons and I think the clincher was the realisation that the risk of regret from not going for it would have weighed too heavily vs the alternative! It helped that I was always confident that I could make the finances work if I put in the work.
How did you know that you'd found the right franchise opportunity?
The opportunity felt right from the moment I discovered it - it was in an industry which is a big passion for me (sports and specifically cricket) and I knew I would enjoy the prospect of working with children, having raised my own! It also helped that I got on really well with Chloe (the founder of the original business) and I could see myself working well with her. She was super helpful, engaged and responsive from the first time we spoke and her passion for Little Wickets was contagious! Our relationship since launching has continued on a strong footing.
How did you secure finance for the franchise?
I am lucky enough to be a Partner in my family's farming business and was able to extract some capital from there to invest into the franchise.
What are your top tips for navigating the legal side of things?
Chloe's advice was always to make sure I get formal legal advice at appropriate stages of the journey - this included when signing the initial Intent to Proceed agreement and then the formal franchise contract. So I did that and would recommend others do the same - it didn't cost too much and is definitely worthwhile. My own contract management experience in the corporate world also helped! Use your friends and family network to get advice from people you/they know and trust.
What advice would you offer to anyone thinking about joining a franchise?
Probably two main things. Firstly, make sure you think you can work with the main business and they will offer the right support and guidance when you are starting out (and beyond). Secondly, that you've properly considered what level of commitment it will need. I manage my franchise alongside a fairly stressful full time job and have a young family... I can't claim it's always easy!
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