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Children's Orchard
Offer the pick of the crop in children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, books, and accessories, at Children’s Orchard. Customers can purchase brand-name, quality merchandise from the boutique. In addition, Children’s Orchard has more than 26 years of experience in the children’s upscale resale market, buying and selling quality “gently used” items, including clothes and furniture. Many of the stores offer walk-in service for customers to sell items, paying cash on the spot. Children’s Orchard franchisees receive business training as well as startup and ongoing support that covers site selection, leasing, store design and décor, inventory management, marketing, merchandising, and other areas.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1980 |
| Franchising since | 1985 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 3 - 6 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 38 | 0 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $127,600 - $229,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $50,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
