Good Feet Ranked the Second Fastest Growing Franchise in the Nation

Arch Support Retailer Has Grown 1700 Percent in Last Five Years by Bringing

Comfort, Balance and Support to the World's Weary Feet

    CARLSBAD, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Feet Worldwide LLC, an
 international manufacturer and retailer of custom-fitted arch supports and
 foot cushions, has been recognized in the March issue of Franchise Times as
 the second fastest growing franchise company in the United States. The
 magazine publishes an annual list called the "Fast 55," which ranks young
 franchises that "defy the speed limit" in terms of five-year growth.
     This is the fourth year that Franchise Times has done its Fast 55
 rankings. This is the first time Good Feet appeared on the list. In order
 to qualify for the ranking of the fastest growing, young franchises,
 companies must have been franchising for less than five years and have
 exhibited positive franchise unit growth for each year during that period.
     The average franchise company on the Fast 55 list grew over 100 percent
 per year. Good Feet had a five-year franchised unit growth of 1703 percent.
     "It is thrilling to be recognized as such a power player in the
 franchise world," said Good Feet's Director of Franchising Leigh Woeller.
 "Our growth figures have demonstrated that we are indeed filling a unique
 need in the marketplace. There will never be a shortage of sore, tired feet
 needing relief, and we are allowing small business owners around the globe
 to capitalize on that opportunity."
     Good Feet began franchising in 2003 and now has more than 140
 franchisees throughout the United States, Canada and Korea. Several more
 franchisees will be opening this year, including stores in Florida, Utah
 and California. The company is also in the process of international
 expansion in Japan and Russia.
     Looking to the future, the company anticipates even greater growth
 following its announcement last month that the company had signed a new
 four-year celebrity endorsement deal with former NFL running back and
 "Dancing with the Stars" champion Emmitt Smith. This month, Smith began
 starring in Good Feet's new advertising campaign tagged "Good Feet --
 Insert Comfort Here," which includes a new infomercial, television and
 radio commercials and in-store marketing materials and signage
     "This is an incredibly exciting time to be involved with Good Feet,"
 said Director of Franchising Leigh Woeller. "Our franchisees not only get a
 fantastic product line and strong business model, they also now get the
 marketing super-power of Emmitt Smith as part of the deal."
     An estimated 87 percent of the population suffers from some sort of
 foot-related problem. Good Feet arch support products are specifically
 designed to shift weight off of stressed areas in the foot and help restore
 comfort, stability and balance. Unlike supports sold off-the-rack through
 major retailers like drug stores, Good Feet supports are fitted to address
 all four arches in the foot, not just one. By taking each customer through
 a personal biomechanical balancing and foot-printing process, arch supports
 and cushions are custom-fitted to ensure ultimate comfort.
     For more information about Good Feet, call 800-509-4535 or visit
 goodfeet.com.
     To learn more about franchising opportunities, contact Leigh Woeller at
 760-804-0751 x221 or leigh@goodfeet.com.
 
 

SOURCE Good Feet Worldwide LLC