USA Baby vs Shoes-n-Feet Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of USA Baby vs Shoes-n-Feet including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
USA Baby Franchise
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Investment $344,000 - $650,000$185,800 - $313,000
Franchise Fee $23,400 - $60,200$25,000
Royalty Fee 3%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19751998
Year Franchised 19862002
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
USA Baby Franchise
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    USA Baby Franchise
    Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    USA Baby Franchise
    Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
    Training -Available at franchisee's location
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 66% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    USA Baby Franchise
    Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About USA Baby

    USA Baby was founded in 1975 by Alan Levine. It began franchising in 1986 and the chain now includes international locations. USA Baby offers more than 2,000 items for infant and child care. The privately held company is based in Elmhurst, Illinois.

    About Shoes-n-Feet


    The SHOES-n-FEET concept is ahead of the pack. We are committed to offering the best-looking and most comfortable shoes and orthotics at fair prices in a relaxing, educational environment. We have a commitment to customer service and going the extra mile.
    SHOES-n-FEET's  unique combination of retail, education and service has "closed the loop" between the medical community, their patients, and retail shoe stores and is a win-win for everyone.
    Company history: Five generations in the making.