How much does a Fleet Feet franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $352,000–$651,500, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Fleet Feet franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fleet Feet scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 4.25% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fleet Feet franchise

Specialty Running Retail · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

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Investment

$352,000–$651,500

Total fees

4.25% of sales

Outlets

283

Closure signals

4 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Fleet Feet worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	4.25% of sales	lower than most (median 6.5%)
Startup cost	from $352,000	pricier than 86% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 77% of retail & business services franchises
Closure rate	1.4% of outlets	better than most (median 3.6%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Average gross sales 2025: $1.67M (combined 248 stores). First-year single-unit: $700K; multi-unit: $790K. Excludes costs, operating expenses, royalties. Historical data only.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

4 ceased operations (other reasons) in 2025; 1 termination in Ohio 2025.

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Fleet Feet franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fleet Feet franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $352,000–$651,500, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fleet Feet franchise owners make?: Average gross sales 2025: $1.67M (combined 248 stores). First-year single-unit: $700K; multi-unit: $790K. Excludes costs, operating expenses, royalties. Historical data only. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Fleet Feet franchise failure rate?: 4 ceased operations (other reasons) in 2025; 1 termination in Ohio 2025.
Is a Fleet Feet franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fleet Feet scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 4.25% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35804-202604-13 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Fleet Feet or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.