Shoes-n-Feet vs Gent's Formal Wear Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Gent's Formal Wear Franchise
Investment $185,800 - $313,000$75,000 - $95,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981981
Year Franchised 20021995
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Gent's Formal Wear Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Gent's Formal Wear 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
Gent's Formal Wear Franchise
Training Available at franchisee's location2 Weeks at Office/1 Week On-Site
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives# Store Set-up # Operations Manual # Marketing/Advertising Guide # Lease Negotiations & Site Selection Assistance # Exclusive Territory # Company Wholesale Program # IFA Convention Member # Operational 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Gent's Formal Wear 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 Gent's Formal Wear

Gent's Formal Wear is now offering franchises to individuals or couples interested in owning their own Tuxedo business. Weddings are relatively recession-proof. The wedding day is still the most important day in a woman's life. Brides want their Grooms and Groomsmen in Tuxedos! Gent's Formal Wear offers rentals and sales of the finest Tuxedos available. Gent's Formal Wear offers the quality and service that today's customers are looking for.