Shoes-n-Feet vs Amichi Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Amichi Franchise
Investment $185,800 - $313,000$87,500 - $345,200
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1998-
Year Franchised 2002-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Amichi Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Amichi 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
Amichi 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
Amichi 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 Amichi

If you are passionate about the world of fashion and wish to be independent or to diversify your business, Amichi has much to offer you.

Mutual trust, established management systems and the integration of the value chain, allow Amichi franchisees to offer a quick and effective service to their customers.

Our commitment is based upon a list of common goals and objectives. Amichi has developed Geomarketing studies in order to help us to grow as a company and to determine the viability of our business practices. All results from these studies are analyzed and evaluated in order for us to be able to best establish ourselves in different regions and to adhere to different business models.

At the heart of our business model is a complex structure of logistics, technology and information systems which allow us to co-ordinate, control and monitor the commercial mix. Added to that, our infrastructure allows for economies of scale and gives us clear competitive advantage in the market place.

Amichi brings with it a strong brand image, which is supported by our experience of more than 25 years in the marketplace. Architects and interior designers make the most of retail spaces, carefully assigning decorative techniques in a way that reflects our important corporate image.

Window dressing, merchandising and promotion are just some of the techniques that our operations team develops together with the franchisee, creating synergy in our workforce.

Discover the benefits of joining a strong and well renowned Spanish business chain and be part of our international expansion plan.