FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE
Fleet Feet franchises operate brick-and-mortar retail stores selling specialty running and fitness merchandise, including footwear, apparel, accessories, training programs, and related services under the Fleet Feet brand. The business model emphasizes a unique system with merchandising strategies, fit id® technology, community involvement, and participation in an affiliate e-commerce platform. The target market includes competitive athletes, runners, walkers, and triathletes.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty + 0.25% marketing fund + $100/mo e-commerce fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 167 franchisee-owned stores open for at least 24 months in 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in General Retail
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in General Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE Current | $229K – $545K | $45K | 4.0% | 192 |
| ACE HARDWARE | $604K – $2.0M | $5K | N/A | 4,885 |
| DO IT BEST CORP. | $853K – $1.6M | $9K | N/A | 3,555 |
| WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS | $123K – $331K | $45K | N/A | 209 |
| PRETZELMAKER | $392K – $573K | $25K | 7.0% | 129 |
| TECHY | $119K – $400K | $15K | 7.0% | 62 |
General Retail Average 14 franchises | $522K – $1.0M | $108K | 5.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 General Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+21 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE franchisees (2011 – 2013)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
205 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE franchise ranges from $228,500 to $545,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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