Flip Flop Shops Steps into Tallahassee
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

TALLAHASSEE, FL, December 19, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Flip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Tallahassee. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Tallahassee at Governor's Square Mall, located at 1500 Apalachee Way.

"Flip flops have evolved into a premium lifestyle necessity, and Flip Flop Shops was created to fill the void in the retail industry," said Jason Swinford (Size 12), owner of the new Flip Flop Shops in Tallahassee. "Our goal is to make finding the perfect flip flop a cinch! We offer local consumers an opportunity to indulge in all the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops at their leisure, with expert product knowledge right at their finger tips."

In addition to the Tallahassee location, company plans call for significant expansion of this one-of-a-kind, laidback brand throughout the Florida market. Swinford is one of 12 entrepreneurial teams spearheading the growth of the brand throughout the state. His Tallahassee shop will be the eighth to open in Florida, while another nine are planned to open within the next year. Swinford already plans to open a second location in Naples in February 2011.

Once reserved only for poolside or beachwear, flip flops have grown to become the "global youth uniform," as well as accepted footwear for anyone ranging from surfers to high-level corporate executives. Flip Flop Shops' mission is to provide the opportunity for anyone, in any climate, to "Live...Work ...Play With Their Toes Exposed " while wearing the freedom of flip flops on their feet. The shops carry the hottest brands of flip flops and sandals - such as REEF, Sanuk, Flojos, VANS, havaianas, OluKai, Cobian and O'NEILL, among others - and retail between $20 to over $100.

With more than 30 shops currently operating and 50-plus in development, the Tallahassee opening is part of a well-managed global expansion strategy calling for 236 locations to open in select markets by 2013.

"There are droves of people just as passionate about freeing their toes as Flip Flop Shops," Swinford added. "Flip flops are a symbol of a way of life that is part of my identity. I live, work and play with my toes exposed, and wouldn't have it any other way."

Even the smell and sound of each shop captures the Flip Flop Shops laid-back, yet adventurous character. Approaching from 15 feet away, coconut suntan oil scent and active lifestyle inspired music begins to tickle the senses and excite the toes of likely customers. "No matter the weather, no matter the season, you will always find the 'Free Your Toes' state-of-mind in every Flip Flop Shops," Swinford said.

For further information on the new shop, like it on Facebook at Flip Flop Shops Tallahassee.

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