Franchise FAQs

Yes, you need to be able to dunk. Only kidding! No basketball experience is required. We provide comprehensive training that teaches you everything you need to know. We just need to make sure you're the right fit for our team.

Nope. You'll receive full training on every part of the business. The majority of our franchisees had never run a business before joining. What we really look for is a passion for kids and a genuine desire to make a difference in their lives.

Not at all. Most of our franchisees came from professional jobs, not business ownership. The whole system is built for first-timers. As one of our franchisees, Greg from Brisbane, put it: "It's almost foolproof, follow the steps and you'll get there." You also get Boomer University, our full business manual, and a network of franchisees who were in your shoes just a year or two ago.

Most of our franchisees are parents who came from solid professional careers, and many run it with their partner. They aren't running from a bad job, they're building a better lifestyle with more time, more purpose, and something their kids can be proud of. You don't need a sporting or business background, just passion for kids and a willingness to follow the system. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

Absolutely, and most do. Around 90% of our franchisees decide and run the business as a couple. It's a great way to build something together and work toward the same goals instead of working apart.

No. Coaching is optional, though it is fun and rewarding to get involved. We'll train you on how to run the classes, but you'll have a team of coaches to help you deliver them.

No. The hours aren't a typical full-time 9-to-5, so there's flexibility to keep your current job, especially early on. Like any business though, it takes effort and commitment to grow. As your franchise grows (which is the plan), it will need more of your time and attention. Keep that in mind.

In your first year, most franchisees put in roughly 20 to 30 hours a week, often around their existing job and family. As you grow and bring on more coaches, your role shifts more toward managing and growing the business rather than doing everything yourself. The point of the model is flexibility around your family, not a second 9-to-5.

Yes. Our model is built for flexibility. Many franchisees start by committing a few focused hours a day to the business while keeping other commitments. The key is structuring your week so the business gets dedicated hours, not just the leftovers. We help you map this out before you launch.

Yes, and most of our franchisees did exactly that. This is the most common concern we hear. Before you launch we run a week-mapping exercise to plan your hours, so you feel in control from day one.

Most weeks follow a simple rhythm. During the day you handle admin and marketing, calling schools and daycares, and touching base with your members. In the afternoons you run your classes, and on weekends you're running classes too. It's flexible work built around your family, not a rigid 9-to-5.

The total investment, including the initial setup support we provide and ongoing support, will be discussed during your free 15-minute discovery call with our team. You can book that call using the button at the top of this page.

Yes. There is a monthly royalty fee set at 10% + GST, based on revenue.

On average, 6 to 18 months. Every business is different and results depend on your effort and your area, so we'll talk through the realistic picture with you on your discovery call. We don't make income guarantees.

Yes. We've partnered with a reputable finance broker who can talk you through options to fund your investment. We'll connect you during the process.

No, and that's deliberate. We'll never promise you a guaranteed income, because no honest business can. What we will give you is a proven system, real support, and the honest steps to build it. We'd rather show you the path than sell you a number.

Your investment covers the full setup of your franchise plus ongoing support, including training, your pre-launch marketing campaign, help finding your venue and coaches, and access to our systems and franchisee network. We'll walk you through exactly what's included on your discovery call.

It depends on two things: which territories are available, and how quickly you move through the steps. We'll show you a map of the territories we can offer you. To see what's currently available, visit our locations and zoning page: https://littleboomersbasketball.com.au/opportunities_cat/locations-zoning/

Yes. Every territory is exclusive. No one else is allowed to market or run Little Boomers Basketball in your area, so the territory you build is yours.

That's an advantage, not a risk. Being a pioneer means no direct Little Boomers competition in your market and the chance to build name recognition fast. Joey was our first Victorian franchisee and Greg our first in Queensland. Our support and network aren't tied to geography, so you're never on your own.

Yes. Head office actively helps you secure your venue, and it's part of your training. One of our franchisees, Roxan, emailed six schools in one night after coaching from us and had a reply the next morning. We give you the formula so you're not guessing.

Venues are the most common operational challenge in the network, and we know it, so we don't leave you to it. We coach you on exactly how to approach schools and community venues, and the system is designed to widen your options rather than pin everything on one spot.

No. This is a home-based business. You don't need to buy or lease a premises or an office, you run it from home and deliver classes at your venues.

Yes. Owning a second territory is one of the most common 5-year goals among our franchisees. For many, it's the step that unlocks full-time family income. Once you've established your first territory, we'll support you in expanding.

Like basketball, the key to winning is teamwork. There are no solo efforts here. Support is ongoing across every part of the business, from finding your first venue and recruiting coaches to marketing your first term, so you launch with a healthy number of enrolments.

No, and this is the thing we care about most. No franchisee faces a problem alone. You'll have our team, your Franchise Performance Coach, the wider franchisee network, and a WhatsApp group that's active every day. Don't take our word for it, we'll give you the full list of franchisees to call, including ones who are selling, so you can check for yourself.

Yes, and we encourage it. We give you the full network list, not a hand-picked few, including franchisees who are currently selling. Call as many as you like. The best way to know if the support is real is to ask the people already living it.

You'll go through Boomer University and our full business manual, plus step-by-step onboarding that covers every part of running your franchise: setting up, finding venues, recruiting coaches, marketing, and running classes. The system is built so a first-time business owner can follow it and succeed.

It's a 3-day immersion where you come and see the business live before you commit. You watch the kids, the coaches, and the day-to-day operations in action. Almost every franchisee says this was the moment that turned them from interested to all-in. There's only so much a video or PDF can tell you.

We help you recruit your first team of coaches during training and give you the systems to manage them. You're never expected to find and run a team on your own.

A portion of your royalty fee is reinvested into marketing for your area, so we're continually generating new leads for you. You'll also do some local-area marketing, which we'll coach you on. It's a partnership: we drive leads at scale, you build presence locally.

Before you open, we run a "Pre-Launch", a step-by-step process that starts about 3 months out. Each step is designed to build your enrolments, including a full Facebook and Google ads campaign run by our in-house digital marketing team, so your first term is a strong one.

At launch, our digital marketing experts run a major campaign across Facebook and Google. Ongoing, part of your royalty is reinvested into marketing your area to keep new leads coming. You'll also handle some local marketing, which we'll guide you through.

Once agreements are signed, you can expect to launch your first term within about 3 months.

We run basketball classes for kids aged 3 to 12. As a franchisee, you'll deliver these programs in your territory with the full system, curriculum, and coaching support behind you.

The franchise agreement runs for five years, and yes, you can renew at the end of the term.

Yes, you can sell your franchise down the track. The only condition is that the buyer must be approved by head office, so the brand and the network stay in good hands.

The best person to advise on your business structure is your accountant, and you will need one. You'll also need insurance, specifically public liability and workers compensation. We'll point you in the right direction during onboarding.

The best first step is a free 15-minute discovery call with our team. Book it using the button at the top of this page. We'll learn about your goals, answer your questions, and see if it's a mutual fit. No pressure, no obligation.

It's a no-pressure process. You'll have a discovery call with our team, do your own research, call existing franchisees, and come to a Test Before You Invest immersion. Most couples then take time to plan together before signing. From signing to launch is around 3 months. Most people take anywhere from 1 to 6 months to decide, and that's completely fine.

Never. We don't do "limited spots" or hard-sell tactics, and we don't make income guarantees. A lot of our franchisees came to us after being pressured at franchise expos elsewhere, and they chose us because we were honest with them. Take the time you need.

It's a relaxed 15-minute chat with our team to understand your goals, answer your questions, and see if it's a mutual fit. No script, no pressure. If it feels right for both sides, we'll talk through the next steps.