Children's Orchard
900 Victor's Wy., # 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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(800) 999-5437
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(734) 994-9199 x 222
- (734) 994-9323 (Fax)
Upscale children's retail/resale stores, featuring clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, books and parenting products. We buy top-brand items from area families by appointment, and re-sell in boutique-style stores, along with top-quality new children's items from nearly 200 suppliers. These are large volume stores selling thousands of items per week.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1980
Franchising Since: 1985
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
60 |
98.4% |
| Company-Owned Units |
1 |
1.6% |
| Total Operating Units |
61 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
61 |
100.0% |
In 22 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
61 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
18 |
| Massachusetts |
14 |
| Michigan |
6 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
15 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Training in Ann Arbor, MI |
12 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$200K |
| Cash Investment |
$30-50K |
| Total Investment |
$136-212 |
| Average Total Investment |
$174K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$22.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$22K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
1.00% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
3 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,200-2,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
4 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
15 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States, except HI, AK |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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