Shoes-n-Feet vs BHS Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
BHS Franchise
Investment $185,800 - $313,000$500,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981985
Year Franchised 20021985
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
BHS Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
BHS Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
BHS Franchise
Training Available at franchisee's location-
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations 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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
BHS Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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.

About BHS

Bhs has grown to be the brightest and best store on the UK high Street, offering stylish clothing and quality home products representing excellent value for money with no compromise to quality.