General Info

The Athlete's Foot Brands is a franchisor of athletic footwear. The first Athlete's Foot store opened in 1971 in Pittsburgh. It was one of the first athletic footwear specialty stores of its kind in the United States. The Athlete's Foot began franchising its name domestically with the first franchise store opening in Oshkosh, Wis. The first international franchise store opened in 1978 in Adelaide, Australia. The Athlete's Foot franchise stores are now in more than 40 countries. The company is a member of the International Franchise Association, Canadian Franchise Association, International Council of Shopping Centers and the Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association. The company operates corporate and franchised stores in malls and strip centers in urban neighborhoods and small towns. The Athlete's Foot Brands maintains a location in Norcross, Ga.