Athlete's Foot Franchise

Retailer specializing in athletic footwear

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Robert and David Lando had a unique vision in 1971--to open a store specializing in athletic footwear. That year they opened the first The Athlete's Foot in Pittsburgh. The first franchise opened in 1972 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and the first international location opened in 1978 in Adelaide, Australia. The Athlete's Foot now operates company-owned and franchise locations in more than 40 countries. The company develops stores in malls, shopping districts and as freestanding locations. Each store sells name-brand athletic footwear and apparel. There are also The Athlete's Foot For Her stores, which specialize in athletic footwear and apparel for girls and women. The Athlete s Foot is more than just a retail store; it s a destination for athletic street style. At The Athlete s Foot, we want to be known for encouraging our customers to break the rules and explore the unexpected. So we re transforming into a place with a pulse on the street that offers them the chance to craft their own story through clothing and style.

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How much does it cost to open a Athlete's Foot Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Athlete's Foot Franchise is between $201,600 - $640,300 . There is an initial franchise fee of $35,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Athlete's Foot name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $201,600 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $35,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    5%
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No Yes
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No Yes

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Athlete's Foot Growth History

When did the first Athlete's Foot open? 1972
When did Athlete's Foot start Franchising ? 1973

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2003 190 2 350 170
2002 178 0 362 182
2001 179 0 357 188
2000 178 2 294 274
1999 179 3 276 246

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 21% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

General business experience


How much does a Athlete's Foot Franchise owner make?

How much money you could make as a Athlete's Foot Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Athlete's Foot Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

Initial Investment
$35,000 - $640,300
Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty Fee
5%
Term of Agreement
10 years
Latest News
Nexcen Brands Completes Acquisition Of The Athlete's Foot Franchise

2006-11-20
The Athlete's Foot Announces Completion Of Securitization Transaction
Atlanta, Georgia
2003-09-30
The Athlete's Foot Expands In Canada; Area Development Agreement For Five Stores In Calgary
Atlanta, Georgia
2003-01-14
The Athlete's Foot Announces New $38 Million Line Of Credit With Wells Fargo Retail Finance
Atlanta, Georgia
2001-07-02
The Athlete's Foot Opens Exclusively Female Store Format
Atlanta, Georgia
1999-10-13
The Athlete's Foot Using Internet To Expand International Reach
Atlanta, Georgia
1999-05-11
The Athlete's Foot Signs International Franchise Agreement For Central And South America
Atlanta, Georgia
1999-02-13
The World's First Athletic Franchise Store
Norcross, Ga
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