Shoes-n-Feet vs Del Sol Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Del Sol Franchise
Investment $185,800 - $313,000$150,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981994
Year Franchised 20021998
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Del Sol Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Del Sol 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
Del Sol Franchise
Training Available at franchisee's locationAt Headquarters At Licensee's Location Manual By Video Online By Phone
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Advertising/Marketing Technical Support Phone Support
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)

Business can be run part-time.

Expansion Plans
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Del Sol Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 Del Sol

Invest in a profitable business venture that's hard work and tons of fun, too. Del Sol is one of the fastest growing tourist-based businesses in the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada, and it continues to be the number-one clothing retailer in the Caribbean. As a store owner, you share in all the growth and excitement of Del Sol and its bright future ahead! You will own and run your own business, while still reaping the support of an entire corporation and proven retail programs that will help you to be successful. At Del Sol, profits soar in sunlight!