Fleet Feet Sports

Founded: 1976 Franchising since: 1978

Address: 406 E. Main St., P.O. Box 789 Carrboro, North Carolina 27510

Phone: (919)942-3102

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 11 employee(s); 11 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	91	0	0	0
2008	87	0	0	0
2007	76	0	0	0
2006	67	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 200,000 people

Total investment: $181,500 - $313,000
Franchise fee: $35,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 3-4%
Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

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

Operations

• 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• At franchisee's location: 1 week
• Existing stores : 15 days

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Field operations/evaluations

Franchise 500® rank:
#352 (2008); #339 (2007);