- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$187K - $413K
- Units as of 2019
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179 8.5% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Fleet Feet
Industry | Recreation |
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Related Categories | Sports Equipment & Apparel, Apparel & Accessories |
Founded | 1976 |
Parent Company | Fleet Feet Sports LLC |
Leadership | Joey Pointer, CEO |
Corporate Address |
310 E. Main St., #200, P.O. Box 1269 Carrboro, NC 27510 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1978 (46 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 52 |
# of Units | 179 (as of 2019) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Fleet Feet franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$38,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$187,000 - $413,000 |
Royalty Fee
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4% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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0.25% |
Term of Agreement
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20 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 45-101 hours |
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Classroom Training | 123-142 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 5 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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