Global Franchise Group's two franchised retail concepts include: TAF® (previously known as The Athlete's Foot®) and Shoebox New York®. To learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities, call us at 800-524-6444, email franchiseinfo@gfgmanagement.com or choose the link below to fill out a request form.
		THE ATHLETE'S FOOT® Request Franchise Information Click Here TAF®, previously known as The Athlete's Foot®, is the world's first franchisor of athletic footwear stores. The concept, founded in 1971 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, began franchising domestically in 1972 and opened its first international store in Adelaide, Australia in 1978. Today, TAF is recognized as the world leader in athletic footwear franchising operating in more than 30 countries. With a mission of meeting the needs of the everyday athlete, the reinvigorated 37 year-old brand has a new company logo, merchandising system, and new in-store design.
		SHOEBOX NEW YORK® The Shoebox New York® concept had its genesis from The Shoe Box, one of New York's premier women's multi-brand retailers for luxury footwear, handbags and accessories. Established in 1954 and known for its vast product assortment and trend-setting styles from top European and American designers, The Shoe Box garnered a dedicated following of sophisticated women. Shoebox New York continues this tradition with the partnership of the Camuto Group by offering high-quality, high-fashion shoes and accessories in franchised stores in the United States and internationally in Aruba, Kuwait and Vietnam.