Absentee-Run Children's Footwear Franchise | DFW Metroplex
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, nationally recognized children's footwear franchise located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The current owner operates this business almost entirely absentee, responsibilities are limited to picking up monthly cash, managing scheduling, running payroll, and placing wholesale shoe orders through the brand's B2B platform.
A reliable store manager is already in place and handles all day-to-day operations, making this a true semi-passive investment. A new owner who chooses to step in and manage the store themselves could eliminate the manager's salary (~$2,108/month) and increase total owner compensation to approximately $85,296 per year.
Bonus Revenue Opportunity: The location also features 3 salon suites that are currently underutilized. A new owner has the option to lease these suites to stylists, creating an additional revenue stream with no additional overhead.
Business Highlights:
Nationally recognized franchise brand with loyal customer base
Current owner SDE: $60,000/year
Owner currently draws $48,000/year salary + $1,000/month cash
Store manager in place — truly absentee-friendly operation
New owner can self-manage to boost earnings to ~$85,296/year
3 salon suites on-site for additional lease income
Located in the high-traffic Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Established systems, vendor relationships, and franchise support in place
A reliable store manager is already in place and handles all day-to-day operations, making this a true semi-passive investment. A new owner who chooses to step in and manage the store themselves could eliminate the manager's salary (~$2,108/month) and increase total owner compensation to approximately $85,296 per year.
Bonus Revenue Opportunity: The location also features 3 salon suites that are currently underutilized. A new owner has the option to lease these suites to stylists, creating an additional revenue stream with no additional overhead.
Business Highlights:
Nationally recognized franchise brand with loyal customer base
Current owner SDE: $60,000/year
Owner currently draws $48,000/year salary + $1,000/month cash
Store manager in place — truly absentee-friendly operation
New owner can self-manage to boost earnings to ~$85,296/year
3 salon suites on-site for additional lease income
Located in the high-traffic Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Established systems, vendor relationships, and franchise support in place
About the Business
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The children's footwear market remains resilient, driven by consistent demand from growing families and the non-discretionary nature of kids' shoes. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., with a large and expanding family demographic that supports sustained retail foot traffic. As a nationally recognized franchise, this business benefits from established brand trust and loyal repeat customers that independent competitors struggle to replicate. While big-box retailers and online sellers exist in the space, parents of young children consistently seek the in-store fitting experience and expertise that specialty footwear retailers provide, a key competitive advantage this location is built around.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The most immediate growth opportunity lies within the business itself — three on-site salon suites remain underutilized and could generate meaningful additional monthly income by leasing to independent stylists with little to no added overhead. Beyond that, a new owner willing to take a more active role in marketing — social media, local partnerships with schools, daycares, and pediatric offices — could meaningfully increase foot traffic and brand awareness in the trade area. The franchisor's existing B2B infrastructure also positions a motivated owner to explore volume ordering strategies and seasonal promotions that the current absentee model has left on the table. For the right buyer, this is a business with a stable foundation and multiple levers to pull for growth without requiring significant capital investment.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- Negotiable
Listing Info
- ID
- 2498460
- Listing Views
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