Once Upon A Child offers a truly unique retail franchise opportunity as the largest national children’s resale store of its kind — focusing on the buying and selling of high-quality, new and gently used apparel, toys, baby equipment and furniture for children (from infants through tweens) at affordable, family-friendly prices.
Unlike the competitors, Once Upon A Child doesn’t believe in consigning, and pays $$$ on the spot! They also buy all seasons all the time, with no appointment necessary. That’s why they outsell the competition.
There is an amazing amount of nearly-new clothing, toys, baby gear and more hidden in every family’s home, which presents fantastic opportunities for both franchise owners and customers alike.
Some of the reasons customers continue to choose Once Upon A Child:
- Cash on the spot for customers for their gently used items.
- Gently used items at discounts up to 70% to 90% off.
- Even greater savings for customers who sell.
- Merchandise is bought for all seasons every day with no appointment necessary.
- Clean, inviting, and vibrant retail-resale experience.
- Recalls are checked on all toys and equipment, providing a safe, fun and reliable experience.
Some of the reasons you might choose to own a Once Upon A Child:
- High profit, High Margin business.
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $1,501,055
- Top Quartile Average Gross Profit: $948,454
- An extensive training program to prepare you for the business ownership
- Willingness to work with first-time franchisees and family teams
- Ongoing operations and marketing support from a dedicated, robust corporate team
- A critical and enticing niche inside the retail marketplace
- With well over 300 locations open the concept is very well proven
Financials
Liquidity Requirement: $75,000
*Investment Range: $254,100 – $390,500
Please see Item 7 within the FDD for details on the estimated Investment Range
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
6 Month Cash you should have on hand in addition: $40,000 – $50,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty: 5%
Final thought: Over the last 10 years, between 95% and 100% of franchisees have renewed their franchise agreement and chosen to continue to build their business with Winmark® by their side.
Contact me for a 2017 franchise brochure with more details.