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Once Upon A Child
ONCE UPON A CHILD stores sell and buy used and new children's clothing, toys, furniture, equipment and accessories. Customers have the opportunity to sell their used children's wear to a ONCE UPON A CHILD store when outgrown and to purchase quality used items at prices lower than new merchandise.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1984
Franchising Since:
1993
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
245
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
245
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
211
89.8%
In 37 States
Canada:
24
10.2%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
235
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Ohio
32
2. Ontario
18
3. Indiana
16
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$200K
Cash Investment:
$51-79.2K
Total Investment:
$204-310K
Average Total Investment:
$257K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$20K
Average Franchise Fee:
$20K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
Average Number of Employees:
3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
2,500-3,000
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
No
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
97
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
