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At a Glance
Products & Services: Comfort shoes & inserts for clients age 40+
Number of Locations: 196
Total Investment: $197.8K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2000
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 147 | 20 | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 | 177 | 22 | 28 | 1 |
| 2009 | 190 | 21 | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 | 209 | 22 | 18 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $197,800
Franchise Fee: $32,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $32,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 - $70,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 14 days. At franchisee's location: 4-6 days. Ongoing
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Web & professional associations
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #121 (2008),