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Once Upon a Child
4200 Dahlberg Dr., # 100
Minneapolis, MN 55422-4837
800#: (800) 453-7750
Tel: (763) 520-8490
Fax: (763) 520-8501
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ouac.com
Contact: Ms. Kathy Winslow, Franchise Development Coordinator
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
Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 208
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 209
Distribution:
U.S. -- 191;
Canada -- 18;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 37 States, 5 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 33 in OH, 21 in CA, 14 in IN
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 2, 2, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States and AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500-3,000 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $37-65K
Total Investment: $134-218K
Average Total Investment: $176.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $225K
Fees:
-Franchise: $20K
-Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: $250/Yr.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 97
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Days Minneapolis, MN; 3 Days Minneapolis, MN; 5-6 Days Minneapolis, MN.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
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