Only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of a connoisseur of life flip flops, Flip Flop shops is bringing its one-of-a kind brand in New York City with the intention of opening stores across the northeast of 18-24 in the next 3-5 years. Combining shops operating in Woodbridge, NJ; King of Prussia, PA; and Virginia Beach (two positions) and Richmond, Virginia, the first of these places will open in may 2013 in Greenwich Village at 61 e. 8th Street local husband-wife team of Dave (size 12) & Dequeljoe Christine (size 8). More entrepreneurial teams have already plans to open stores in Milford, Connecticut; Baltimore, Georgetown and Bethesda, MD; Cherry Hill, NJ; Lancaster, PA; and Roanoke, Virginia, within the next two years.
Demonstrating their commitment to expand in the Northeast, executives are hosting a day "Shop" at the new venue in Greenwich Village on Friday, June 21, 2013 to meet with future shop owners to discuss the opportunity Flip Flop shops franchise brand.
"We're taking an almost surgical approach to our strategic growth plan to make sure we're growing with right fair markets franchisees, and a store in New York City has been expected," said Brian Curin, President co-founder & (size 10) of Flip Flop shops. "Regardless of the weather or time of year, flip flop have huge market potential, and no other dealer has capitalized on this segment. We have a unique concept, spot-on, which gives consumers access to the latest styles of flip flops all year by leading industry brands — they can't find elsewhere. "
Bursting onto the scene in 2004 retail, Flip Flop shops quickly became the first retail chain exclusive of North America for the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals from leading brands like REEF, SANÜK, OluKai, Cobian, Quiksilver, ROXY and Cushe, among others. Its mission: to provide the opportunity for anyone, in any climate, to Live ...Work ...Play with their toes exposed ® with the freedom of the flip flop on their feet.
Since launching the franchise opportunity in 2008, Flip Flop shops received more than 13,000 franchise applications, raised nearly $ 4 million in franchise fees and almost $ 20 million in any sales While enjoying significant sales growth same-stores. The franchise has grown to more than 80 shops opened throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and the Caribbean with more than 110 locations in the pipeline.
"We are trying to grow with the owners of the store that embody the lifestyle Free Your Toes and share the same flip flop passion and attitude that we do," said Darin Kraetsch, CEO and co-founder (size 10) of Flip Flop shops.
Seeking single and multi-unit franchisees emanating the principles of lifestyle and casual nature that are affiliated with this style of footwear, the company is looking for the award of concessions to people who have a solid business acumen, coupled with a soft, spirit-nature and passion for the Flip Flop shops of life.
With more than 190 stores already open or in the pipeline of global development, the growth in the whole Northeast is part of the strategy of global expansion of the brand, well-managed, which calls for 236 positions be developed in five countries by 2014.
For more information about franchise opportunities Flip Flop shops, visit http://franchise.flipflopshops.com/or contact franchise@flipflopshops.com.
Info about Flip Flop shops
Founded in 2004, Flip Flop shops (http://www.flipflopshops.com/) is the first chain of stores in North America exclusively for the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals from big names such as REEF, SANÜK, OluKai, Cobian, Quiksilver, ROXY and Cushe. Kennesaw, GA.-based company began franchising in January 2008 and continues to be recognized by industry leaders as one of the fastest growing franchises and dealers in the nation. Industry awards include: the International Council of Shopping centers, prestigious "Hot retailer Award" and ranked No. 170 in the 2012 Inc. 500 | 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States, as well as the sixth fastest-growing franchises and ninth fastest-growing retailer in the nation.
Growing the brand to more than 80 stores in operation and 110-plus in the development pipeline, the Executive team has more than 50 years of franchising experience of construction and growth of some of the world's fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of the best known brands in the world, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe's Southwest Grill, Nike and OfficeZilla.com. The company is an environmentally responsible retailer ™ by encouraging the nation to free their toes. Flip Flop shops also promotes a healthy lifestyle, stress-free through the educational campaign, the heart of the Sun: Creating A Stress-Free America (https://www.facebook.com/FlipFlopShopsFanpage), designed to reduce stress levels throughout North America, improving heart health and support the American Heart Association in its my heart. My life. healthy living initiative. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit http://franchise.flipflopshops.com/.
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