Interview with ‘Head Footicub’ Declan Friel Footicubs is an exciting new football club franchise for children aged 18 months to 5 years. The business is exclusively unique, in that all coaches are intensively trained by full time primary school teachers that specialise in football as their primary focus in physical education. 1. Who are you and what is your role with Footicubs? Founder, director and head coach at Footicubs Early Years Football
be. All our franchisees work directly with the owner of the company as opposed to a manager so they should be confident that they are getting the best service for their investment.
2. What does Footicubs do?
7. What are your plans for growth over the next 5 years?
We are an early years football provider for children aged 18 months to 6 years!
We always take our time when taking on board new franchisees but also carefully plan month by month. We are in no rush to grow and welcome anyone that feels they can contribute to our unique ‘’family’’ to get in touch in order to see what we’re all about!
3. Why is Footicubs entrepreneurs?
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Firstly and most importantly, we put a smile on many little people’s faces! and secondly, ALL our ‘’stadiums’’ run at a profit and being part of ‘’The Footicubs Family’’ is a very enjoyable and rewarding place to be!
4. What do you look for in a potential franchisee? We are looking to work with individuals who possess the following attributes: • A strong personality! This is a must as you need to be a leader! • An ability to interact with children as young as 18 months. • An ability to interact and communicate with parents and carers. • Outstanding communication skills (Adult and child!!) • Self-motivation – this is key as you must have "drive!“ 5. How many franchisees do you currently have? We currently have 8 Franchises across both England and Wales. 6. Please tell me how Footicubs supports its franchisees? We are a ‘’family’’ and as a family, we support one and other through the rollercoaster journey that Footicubs can
8.What has been your best achievement in the past year? Seeing all our little ones back scoring goals and developing post covid! It’s such a pleasure to see them back in action and enjoying Footicubs again.
