Established Once Upon A Child Franchise For Sale

Business description

Opportunity to step into an existing franchise location with North America's largest children's resale chain! The loyal customer base is large and expanding all the time. One thing in life is guaranteed: Kids outgrow their stuff! Turn all that kids stuff into cash with a great franchise business concept! Once Upon A Child was founded in 1985 and became a franchise in 1993. Our retail model is unique: we buy and sell gently-used and new kids clothing, toys, equipment and furniture. Our customers are smart moms with kids who know they can get more for their money by cashing in on those outgrown clothes and toys. With over 240 Once Upon A Child store locations in the United States and Canada, customers get the personal service of a local kids shop, with the brand names and competitive prices of a national chain. If you're looking for a fun, environmentally friendly business with family oriented customers, this is it!

Property information

Real Estate:

Lease

Premises details:

2,480 square feet. Lots of parking, easy access. Currently on a month to month lease.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

A combination of renewed efforts in advertising and the acquisition of additional inventory will have an immediate impact to the bottom line.

Competition / Market:

Excellent demographics in this market. No direct competition.

Reasons for selling:

Owner retiring.

Employees:

5

Years established:

1993

Franchise terms

10 year franchise agreement

Other information

Support & training:

Seller available during transition. Completion of formal training by franchisor upon transfer. Ongoing support in advertising, marketing, merchandising, new product buying, financial analysis and more is all a part of the franchisor support.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$27,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

$33,000 (included in the asking price)