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Once Upon A Child Franchise Info

With our current situation today, we need to be practical enough in spending, buying and selling old stuff of our kids can be a good help to save money. Below is some information what is once upon a Child franchise is and how to become a franchise owner.

In 1984, Columbus, Ohio where Once upon a Child concentrates in selling new and used kids clothing, equipment, furniture and toys.

It offer franchise in year 1992. It is owned by Winmark which is formerly known Grow Biz, who also franchises, Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports and Music Go Round.

There will come a time that kids will outgrow their clothes and will be fed up playing with their old toys. Once Upon A Child will offer parents good deals in selling and buying stuff for their children, it is a way to save money with their children’s old clothes and toys, they will surely get enough money in buying brand new clothes and toys for their children, especially for children furniture that is really expensive. Once Upon A Child focus on providing quality, good value and safety the same way that you care and value your family.

We focus on buying your slightly used toys, furniture, equipment and clothes that are in a good condition and look like new; though we also sell brand new stuff for your kids it is way cheaper than those kids’s stuff on malls. Once Upon A Child can give you assurance that the item you will buy are in a good working condition and are safe and still have to last for a long time. There are actually 230 Once Upon A Time store that are located around U.S. and Canada, visit the stores and see yourself how we value your money with the stuff we sell for your kids.

Once Upon A Time is individually owned by moms and dads, it is a concept that they want to impart the clients that they do understand that we need to save money and with owning a franchise of Once Upon A Child, you can help your neighbor or people around your area to value their money.

In franchising, you need to have an enough capital to establish the business. That is why Once Upon A Child has set minimum requirement in net worth and liquid assets for those who want to franchise.

Even if you will individually or ask assistance from a financial partner, you need to have access on $51,000 to $79,200 in cash or in liquid assets that can be converted to cash. As collateral the applicant should have $119,000 to $184,800 to have appropriate financing.

Total investment is $170k up to $254k with a franchise fee of $25k and royalty fee of 5%. The term of agreement is 10 years and it is renewable.
Ongoing Support

  • Purchasing cooperatives
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Meetings
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Newsletter
  • Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

  • Ad slicks
  • Co-op advertising
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1 Comment

  • Nikki said on December 10, 2013
    Hello, I'm interested in bringing once upon a child store to Nigeria. I will like to purchase the franchise. Pls get in touch with me. Many thanks

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