How much does a GOOD FEET® Store franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $265,767–$637,892, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do GOOD FEET® Store franchise owners make?

GOOD FEET® Store discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a GOOD FEET® Store franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. GOOD FEET® Store scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 4.75% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a GOOD FEET® Store franchise

Health & Wellness / Foot Care Retail · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$265,767–$637,892

Total fees

4.75% of sales

Outlets

288

Closure signals

3 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is GOOD FEET® Store worth it? How it compares to 39 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	4.75% of sales	lower than most (median 6.5%)
Startup cost	from $265,767	pricier than 82% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	1.0% of outlets	better than most (median 2.9%)
Disclosed lawsuits	4	more litigious than 83% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to make any financial performance representations or authorize employees to do so.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

3 ceased operations 2025; zero terminations/non-renewals across 3 years indicates strong retention.

Legal history (Item 3)

4 matters disclosed.

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GOOD FEET® Store franchise — frequently asked

How much does a GOOD FEET® Store franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $265,767–$637,892, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do GOOD FEET® Store franchise owners make?: GOOD FEET® Store discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the GOOD FEET® Store franchise failure rate?: 3 ceased operations 2025; zero terminations/non-renewals across 3 years indicates strong retention.
Is a GOOD FEET® Store franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. GOOD FEET® Store scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 4.75% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with GOOD FEET® Store or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.