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Shoes-n-Feet
15015 Main St. # 211
Bellevue, WA 98007




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Business Description

SHOES-n-FEET takes a long-term approach and blends strong old-world tradition with new-world, cutting-edge innovation in its one-of-a-kind education-based foot healthy stores. Servicing the baby-bloomer generation, SHOES-n-FEET is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the accelerating trend towards staying fit, keeping active and remaining fashionable. We provide a professional shoe-fitting solution to each customer. Success-driven, goal-oriented franshisees wanting to make a positive difference.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1998

Franchising Since:  2003

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

8

88.9%
Company-Owned Units:111.1%
 
Total Operating Units:
9
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:9100%In 3 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
9
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California2
2. Nevada1
3. Washington6

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Indiana, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Cash Investment:$25K
Total Investment:$160-230K
Average Total Investment:$195K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2-4 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 9
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:At Additional Cost
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. SHOES-n-FEET University4 Weeks
2. Franchise LocationBefore, At, and After Opening
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

U.S.:

Yes, Western Region and Midwest Region
Canada:Yes, Vancouver, BC
Overseas:No
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