Good Feet
The Good Feet franchise enables operators to run retail stores under the GOOD FEET® brand, selling proprietary arch supports and related foot products purchased from affiliates like Dr.’s Own, LLC and ING Source, LLC. Franchisees adhere to the Good Feet System, which includes specific store design, sales techniques, marketing, and customer benefits such as return rights. The business targets consumers seeking solutions for foot pain, arch support, and orthotics, competing with shoe stores, drug stores, and sporting goods retailers.
Franchise Costs
1.75% royalty + up to 3% ad fund (lesser of 3% or $1,975/mo) + $630/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Good Feet Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Retail
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Good Feet Current | $256K – $618K | $25K | 1.8% | 254 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K – $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises | $285K – $708K | $38K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty 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
+31 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Good Feet franchisees (2015 – 2025)
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
299 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)
Jenny Craig (where current CFO Mr. Bhatti was former CFO) filed Chapter 7 on May 5, 2023.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Good Feet franchise ranges from $256,290 to $617,865. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 1.8% of gross sales.
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