Foot Solutions Store Retail Opportunity

Before Making an Important Decision

Basic Questions You Should Ask

Is there a need?
Yes. Our customers are the Baby Boomers, the fastest growing market with the highest financial strength.

Where is this business opportunity in its life cycle?
Foot Solutions is at the beginning of its business cycle with no major direct competitors.

Is the increasing need being met today?
No. 30% of people have some type of foot issue or problem. And, there is no national provider meeting this need.

Is there great potential for growth?
Yes. Foot Solutions has five unique niche markets, each representing an underdeveloped marketplace.

Does the Franchisor bring the skill and support needed to drive a successful franchise business?
Yes. The CEO and founder has over 25 years of very successful franchisor experience. In addition, Foot Solutions has its own Certified Pedorthic Training Center and a strong operational and marketing support staff with over 100 combined years of franchise experience. Foot Solutions has successfully grown a 200-plus store network and signed International agreements in 16 countries and celebrates 10 years of business in 2010.


10 Reasons Why You Should Consider the Foot Solutions Franchise Program

1. The Foot Solutions is: a proven concept with 5 years of development and 10 years of franchise growth.
2. Site evaluation and selection: We use specific targeted demographics as part of our support and careful selection of real estate.
3. Financing your business: Help in preparation of loan portfolio. Foot Solutions is pre-approved by the SBA and other affiliates.
4. Store design, layout and build-out support
5. Intensive Training Program: You will receive an intensive 2 week training program at our Certified Pedorthic Training Center. In addition, you will also spend time with our extensive web based training. Training videos, manuals and monthly conference calls are all part of the ongoing training process plus store set-up and hands on opening support for 5 days.
6. Operations support: a dedicated team of individuals will help guide you on business controls, processes, inventory management, marketing, grassroots advertising, sales analysis as well as many other business topics.
7. Marketing and advertising support: Planning and designing advertising layouts, seasonal programs and guidance on regional advertising promotions are benefits you can expect as a Foot Solutions franchise owner.
8. Central warehouse: Exclusive products and group purchasing reduces cost and provides increased profits.
9. Protected territory: You will receive an exclusive geographic territory to include a minimum 100,000 population.
10. Annual and regional meetings: Seminars are held on new trends, buying programs and retailing techniques.

The average total investment required for a Foot Solutions retail franchise is $200,000.

Most franchisees invest $50,000 to $75,000 and borrow the balance.


What are You Looking for in a Business?

• Reasonable Hours
• High Margins
• Low Labor Requirements
• High Consumer Retention
• Not Impacted by Economy
• Not Seasonal
• Satisfaction of Helping Others

In Step with the Times:

We are fortunate to be at the beginning of the Health and Wellness Industry Boom with Age-conscious Baby Boomers; the fastest growing, most affluent market in the USA.

Balance Walking – Foot Solutions is nationally Recognized, and a proud advocate of the President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Award Program. Our Foot Solutions fit for life program helps our customers adjust to a healthier life style in little as fifteen minutes per day. Our innovative products, Chung Shi shoes and Balance Walking Poles, are supported through this program.

Corporate Employee Wellness - business for employees who stand on their feet 4 or more hours per day.

Foot Solutions corporate attends national conferences as well as The Society for Human Resources annual meeting. Our corporate connections program with ergonomics shows, organizations and others offer great marketing potential.