IN BRIEF
Description:
A different kind of retail franchise. Flip Flop Shops is the authentic retailer of the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals. It’s more than just a store...it’s a lifestyle!
Opportunities:
Franchises and master franchises available in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Cash Required:
$100,000.
Financing Assistance:
Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided:
Yes.
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VETERANS
Qualified military veterans and active military members receive a $2,000 discount on the initial franchise fee, as well as extensive support and training to help them reach their professional goals as members of the Flip Flop Shops franchise.
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You be the designer: Flip Flop Shops gets creative with new custom flip flop program
May 14, 2012. North America’s leading flip flop and sandal retailer allows consumers to Free Their Toes® with their own artwork, photos or designs; becomes exclusive brick and mortar retail partner of Sandalista.
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Major expansion plan for North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals
May 4, 2012. Flip Flop Shops today announced its expansion plan to open 15 additional locations throughout the Caribbean in the next five years.
Flip Flop Shops launches Cobian’s new “Archy” line
May 1, 2012. Exclusive launch of Cobian’s “Archy” line gives consumers opportunity to snag the brand’s latest footwear only at North America’s leading flip flop and sandal retailer.
Read More Flip Flop Shops launches Cobian’s new “Archy” line
Store devoted to flip flops opens in Myrtle Beach
April 26, 2012. A company all about flip flops has opened a store at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach and plans to add a second store along the Grand Strand next year.
Flip Flop Shops signs Jazmine Dean, Aidan Lynds
April 24, 2012. Home to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops will ride into spring with the creation of a new FFS LifeStyle Team.
Flip Flop Shops shreds the gnar with a new lifeStyle team
April 18, 2012. 15-year-old surfing sensation and 17-Year-old longboard skater join pro surfer Erica Hosseini to form the new FFS LifeStyle Team.
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Flip Flop Shops and REEF partner to kick off Flip Flop season in Canada
April 12, 2012. Canadian consumers receive the ultimate surfing DVD when they slip into Spring with REEF this April.
Read More Flip Flop Shops and REEF partner to kick off Flip Flop season in Canada
Flip Flop Shops invites consumers to enjoy the Cushe life
February 27, 2012. Cushe becomes part of North America’s leading flip flop and sandal retailer’s exclusive club of core brands; now carried at all Flip Flop Shops locations.
Read More Flip Flop Shops invites consumers to enjoy the Cushe life
Flip Flop Shops celebrates the holiday season with OluKai
November 23, 2011. Free premium leather bracelet or Makau necklace with purchase of two pairs of OluKai.
Read More Flip Flop Shops celebrates the holiday season with OluKai
Flip Flop Shops shouts out a big 'thanks' to U.S. troops: offers start-up discount to military veterans
November 11, 2011. North America’s leading flip flop and sandal retailer provides veterans with discount on franchise fee and resources to become small business owners.
Flip Flop Shops turns to Facebook to choose next global charity partner
October 25, 2011. Franchise company calls on fans worldwide to vote for their favorite nonprofit organization.
Read More Flip Flop Shops turns to Facebook to choose next global charity partner
Flip Flop Shops Steps Into Top 10 Percentile on Inc. 500 I 5000 List
August 24, 2011. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops recognized for epic growth amongst America’s fastest-growing private companies
Read More Flip Flop Shops Steps Into Top 10 Percentile on Inc. 500 I 5000 List
Flip Flop Shops steps up its game
July 12, 2011. North America’s leading flip flop and sandal retailer hires leading commercial real estate firms to take franchise to new heights.
Read More Flip Flop Shops steps up its game
Flip Flop Shops launches first exclusive with O’NEILL
July 5, 2011. North America’s leading flip flop retailer partners with O’NEILL for first ever exclusive flip flop and system-wide July promotion.
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Stepping up! Flip Flop Shops hits epic milestone
June 13, 2011. North America’s leading flip flop and sandal retailer signs 100th franchise agreement.
The Spirit of Aloha is only a flip flop away
June 2, 2011. Flip Flop Shops and Scott Hawaii team up for June promotion; ultimate Hawaiian experience up for grabs.
Surfs Up! Flip Flop Shops & Cobian deliver Surfers’ Delight promo this May
May 2, 2011. Month-long promotion gives consumers ultimate surf movie and reason to find comfort with Cobian footwear.
Read More Surfs Up! Flip Flop Shops & Cobian deliver Surfers’ Delight promo this May
Flip Flop Shops inks master franchise agreement for Canada
April 19, 2011. Flip Flop Shops hangs ten – actually 30-plus – in Canada with a major expansion deal.
Read More Flip Flop Shops inks master franchise agreement for Canada
Flip Flop Shops and Sanuk team up to welcome Flip Flop season
April 4, 2011. April promotion gives consumers free swag and a reason to smile - with Sanuk.
Read More Flip Flop Shops and Sanuk team up to welcome Flip Flop season
Flip Flop Shops & Flojos kick off flip flop season with free mojo
February 28, 2011. First system-wide promotion of 2011 invites consumers to slip into Spring with Flojos.
Read More Flip Flop Shops & Flojos kick off flip flop season with free mojo
Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to Daytona Beach
February 25, 2011. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘Free Your Toes’ attitude to the area; opens shop in Volusia Mall.
Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to Naples
February 9, 2011. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘Free Your Toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop in Coastland Center Mall.
Read More Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to Naples
Flip Flop Shops and Ritz Interactive redefine e-Retail: joint venture provides well-needed jolt for footwear industry
February 2, 2011. Two industry titans join forces to launch innovative Internet flip flop and sandal shop.
RAE: The good way to avoid the harmful ray
January 10, 2011. Flip Flop Shops and Filtrate unveil exclusive Erica Hosseini Filtrate eyewear line.
Flip Flop Shops ranked among the franchise elite in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
January 6, 2011. Global retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals recognized for rapid growth.
Read More Flip Flop Shops ranked among the franchise elite in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Flip Flop Shops steps into Tallahassee
December 17, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘Free Your Toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop in Governor’s Square Mall.
Read More Flip Flop Shops steps into Tallahassee
Tis the season to “Warm Your Toes™”
December 2, 2010. Flip Flop Shops unveils footwear to keep toes toastin’ just in time for the holidays.
Read More Tis the season to “Warm Your Toes™”
Flip Flop Shops & Filtrate go big with holiday season
November 1, 2010. Free Trucker Hat with purchase of Filtrate Eyewear sunglasses.
Read More Flip Flop Shops & Filtrate go big with holiday season
Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to Jacksonville
September 17, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘free your toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop at The Avenues.
Flip Flop Shops steps in at top 30 percent of Inc. 500 | 5000 list
September 7, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops recognized for epic growth amongst America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Read More Flip Flop Shops steps in at top 30 percent of Inc. 500 | 5000 list
Flip Flop Shops and havaianas partner for Primo August promo
August 3, 2010. Flip Flop Shops announces the Perfect Buy 2 Get 1 Free Back-To-School promotion.
Read More Flip Flop Shops and havaianas partner for Primo August promo
Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to Duck
July 19, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘free your toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop at Scarborough Lane Shoppes.
Read More Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to Duck
Flip Flop Shops steps into the Austin Hill country
July 15, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘free your toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop at Lakeline Mall.
Read More Flip Flop Shops steps into the Austin Hill country
Flip Flop Shops catches a wave in Panama City Beach
July 1, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘free your toes’ spirit to the area; opens first shop at Pier Park Mall.
Read More Flip Flop Shops catches a wave in Panama City Beach
Flip Flop Shops steps into Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
June 10, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘free your toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop at North East Mall in Hurst.
Read More Flip Flop Shops steps into Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Flip Flop Shops shines as 2010 ICSC Hot Retailer Award winner
June 3, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops recognized as a worldwide leader in concept innovation.
Read More Flip Flop Shops shines as 2010 ICSC Hot Retailer Award winner
Flip Flop Shops & Scott Hawaii share their Aloha this summer with June promotion
June 1, 2010. The ultimate Hawaiian experience up for grabs; more than 500 slippahs donated to Soles4Souls.
Read More Flip Flop Shops & Scott Hawaii share their Aloha this summer with June promotion
Flip Flop Shops steps Into Wilmington
May 20, 2010. First retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals brings ‘free your toes’ attitude to the area; opens first shop at Independence Mall.
Read More Flip Flop Shops steps Into Wilmington
Flip Flop Shops Steps Into Charlotte
May 4, 2010. The nationwide movement to “Free Your Toes” has reached yet another milestone.
Read More Flip Flop Shops Steps Into Charlotte
Flip Flop Shops catches a wave to the Caribbean
April 12, 2010. Worldwide movement to ‘Free Your Toes’ coming ashore in St. Maarten.
Flip Flop Shops & REEF spring into summer!
March 30, 2010. Create a splash with April promotion, invite consumers to ‘Expose Toes’ with REEF.
Flipping for success; Flip Flop Shops recognized for franchisee satisfaction
March 16, 2010. Ranked among top 50 franchises by Franchise Business Review.
Read More Flipping for success; Flip Flop Shops recognized for franchisee satisfaction
Stepping Up! Flip Flop Shops reaches epic milestone with 50th franchise agreement; ‘super stoked’ about future growth
March 12, 2010. Merely two years after launching its franchise program, Flip Flop Shops is continuing to expose its toes and “flip-ping out” about the signing of its 50th franchise agreement.
Flip Flop Shops Exposes New Fall/Holiday Footwear Line
September 20, 2009. Company considers temporary name change to Flip Flop and Slipper Shops for fall season.
Read More Flip Flop Shops Exposes New Fall/Holiday Footwear Line
Congratulations To Our Newest Franchisee, Maritza McGhee!
December 15, 2008. The Jersey Shore will be freeing their toes with Maritza in Spring/Summer 2009!
Read More Congratulations To Our Newest Franchisee, Maritza McGhee!
Flip Flop Shops Celebrates Free-Spirited, Adventure-Loving Lifestyle Brand with New Tribute Song
October 14, 2008. Go Jimmy Go, island sound encourages “Free Your Toes” mentality.
Read More Flip Flop Shops Celebrates Free-Spirited, Adventure-Loving Lifestyle Brand with New Tribute Song
Flip Flop Shops Signs First Canadian Store
September 26, 2008. Sports Radio talk show host ready to expose toes in Vancouver.
Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In Major Cities
July 1, 2008. Franchise plans to launch five new Flip Flop Shops nationwide in the next five years.
Read More Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In Major Cities
Flip Flop Shops Expose Toes Nationwide Through Franchising
June 19, 2008. The same group of major players who helped build such household brand names as Cold Stone Creamery, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Nike have “joined toes” in a new franchise venture with powerful potential in a flip floppin’ $20 billion industry.
Read More Flip Flop Shops Expose Toes Nationwide Through Franchising
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