Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In New York City

Franchising.com:

Flip Flop Shops, the only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur lifestyle, is preparing to expose its toes in New York City. The first retail chain to exclusively sell flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops is looking to expand its one-of-a kind laidback brand with 12 local stores in the next five years.

The New York City expansion announcement is part of a well-managed national growth strategy calling for 236 locations in exclusive markets nationwide in the next five years. With a number of new stores set to open this summer, Flip Flop Shops is targeting, among others, Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, the San Francisco Bay area and the Pacific Northwest for expansion.

“Flip flops have evolved into a premium lifestyle necessity, and Flip Flop Shops was created to fill the void in the retail industry,” said Darin Kraetsch (size 10), CEO of Flip Flop Shops. “We provide our customers with a “barista” style experience of product knowledge, where they can indulge in all the hottest brands and latest styles at their leisure. Flip Flops Shops is on the leading edge, recognizing the demand and taking this booming specialty retail sector mainstream.”