Finish Line, Inc. is the second largest athletic retailer based in the United States, with international headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company, founded in 1976 by R.J. Davis and David Klapper, operates over 600 stores in 48 states under the Finish Line name. In October 1976, three childhood friends: Alan H. Cohen, David Klapper, and John Domont, opened the doors of Finish Line as a franchise of The Athlete's Foot in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Initially, Domont was a silent partner, Klapper ran daily business, and Cohen was involved part-time while he practiced law. By 1981,... the owners' vision had widened beyond the 10 franchises they owned. They were ready to expand beyond Indiana, but The Athlete's Foot franchise rights ended at the Indiana border. At this point they decided to start their own company called The Finish Line. Cohen, Domont, and Klapper approached another friend, Larry Sablosky, with a full partnership opportunity. Dave Fagin, a manufacturer's rep who had been selling products to Cohen and Klapper, was offered the same deal.
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| NASDAQ symbol: | FINL |
| Founded: | 1976 |
| Headquarters: | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Legal structure: | Public company |
| Annual revenue: | $1,262,260,000 |
| Net income: | $3,760,000 |
| Operating income: | $10,180,000 |
| Market cap: | $140,000,000 |
| Industries: | Shoe Stores |