Franchise Anonymous #0005+6: Jet cleaning + kids’ soccer

Happy Sunday, folks. 

As a franchise consultant, I hear pitches from hundreds of different franchise concepts every year. 

I’m taking the most interesting ones, and telling you: 

• What sets them apart

• One potential weakness

• Who the ideal buyer is

My promise: you’ll learn something about franchising every time. 

Today’s mystery franchises: Mobile jet cleaning and soccer complexes.

The business: Mobile jet cleaning

Most mobile service franchises stick to cars, homes, or lawns. This one skips all that and goes straight for the private jet crowd offering high-end, on-demand aircraft detailing with no hangar required.

What they do differently

• They’re first in line. While car detailing franchises are a dime a dozen (most of which suck by the way), there’s no national brand doing mobile aircraft detailing. This team’s jumping into a fragmented niche with a sharp brand and solid backing. That “first mover” angle could matter when airports start handing out preferred vendor lists.
  

• No lease, no building, no problem. You don’t need a storefront or office to start. Everything’s mobile, and if you grow, you can bolt on a small storage locker near high-traffic airports. Keeps the fixed costs low, which helps you breathe a little easier in year one.
  

• Factory-approved specialty products. The ceramic coating they use is the only one officially approved by Cessna. That gives them credibility with picky aircraft owners who don’t want anyone winging it.
  

• 🚩Potential weakness: It’s unproven as a franchise. This is as nascent as a franchise can be - full stop. The original location has done well, but it's the only one so far. There will inevitably be operational growing pains that could compromise the value of the franchise.

The takeaway:

If you’re the kind of person who can sell high-ticket services to high-net-worth folks and enjoys breaking into white-space markets, this is a wild card worth exploring. Aviation experience isn’t needed, but attention to detail and a steady hand with customer service are. Growth potential? High. Predictability? Not quite yet.

Interested? Let’s talk mobile jet cleaning.

The business: Soccer complexes

You’ve seen indoor trampoline parks and pickleball clubs popping up. This is the soccer version. Large indoor/outdoor facilities focused entirely on small-sided games, offering pay-to-play matches, field rentals, and youth programs. Think urban soccer theme park for adults and kids alike.

What they do differently

• They're the only franchise game in town. While rec leagues and community fields exist, no one else is franchising a dedicated, private soccer facility model. That means wide-open terrain for a brand to scale up fast in a sport that’s gaining serious ground in the U.S.
  

• Multiple income streams, one space. Most fields just rent space. This model layers on youth academies, adult pick-up games, private events, snack sales, and more. If one stream slows, the others can carry the load. It’s like running a gym—but with shin guards.
  

• Scalable from day one. Their top-performing locations are already running five to six fields and pulling in seven figures. The systems are built to scale. Either you grow a multi-unit portfolio, or you appoint a GM and keep your day job.
  

• 🚩Potential weakness: Big upfront buildout. These aren’t mobile carts or home-based gigs. The real estate needs are serious with tens of thousands of square feet, plus turf, lighting, and permits. Not a small lift in terms of time or money.

The takeaway:

If you’ve got project management chops or experience in venue-based businesses, this is a rare “category creator” opportunity. You don’t need to know soccer, but you do need to know how to run a business with a big footprint. Ideal for someone ready to go big—and who doesn’t flinch at six-figure startup costs.

Interested? Let’s talk soccer complexes.

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Thanks,

Connor

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