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1.5Footwear
U.S.-founded (1971, Pittsburgh) athletic footwear franchise; global trademark and franchise rights now held by Arklyz Group (Stans, Switzerland) since 2021. Operates as a franchised network worldwide, including its Canadian locations.
Ownership
Parent company
Arklyz Group (The Athlete's Foot)
Nationality
Swiss; global trademark and franchise rights held by Arklyz Group (Stans, Switzerland) since 2021, though the brand originated in the U.S. (Pittsburgh, 1971)
Voting control
0% Canadian (exact)
Operating model
franchised
Last verified
2026-09-10