Shoes-n-Feet vs The Box Lunch Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
The Box Lunch Franchise
Investment $185,800 - $313,000$70,000 - $150,000
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
The Box Lunch Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
The Box Lunch 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
The Box Lunch 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
The Box Lunch 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 The Box Lunch

BoxLunch is a civic-minded web + brick and mortar based specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed and non-licensed merchandise. With every $10 spent on our pop culture-themed product offering of apparel, accessories, home goods, gift and novelty, and collectibles, BoxLunch will help provide a meal secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks