CHILDREN'S ORCHARD
Children’s Orchard franchises operate retail stores that buy used and new clothing, equipment, accessories, and toys from customers and resell them to parents and families seeking affordable children’s products. The business model is a buy-and-sell resale system targeting budget-conscious consumers in the children’s market. As of December 31, 2024, there are 15 franchised Children’s Orchard stores.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty + $2,000/yr NMF (national marketing, up to $3,000/yr) + $500/yr technology access + $190/mo software support
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 15 Stores across four quartiles for the 2024 calendar year, representing franchised outlets.
* Average gross revenue is taken directly from the 'Total' row 'Average Net Sales' in Table 1. Weighted average calculated from quartile data was (4 * $600,314 + 3 * $416,183 + 4 * $328,823 + 4 * $250,153) / 15 = $397,713.93, which is consistent with the reported total. 'Net Sales' as defined includes deductions for sales tax, discounts, and customer refunds/returns.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How CHILDREN'S ORCHARD Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHILDREN'S ORCHARD Current | $207K – $321K | $25K | 4.0% | 15 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K – $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises | $285K – $708K | $38K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHILDREN'S ORCHARD franchisees (2017 – 2018)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Arbitrations by franchisees alleging breach of contract, violations of franchise acts, fraud, deceptive trade practices, and improper financial performance representations.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CHILDREN'S ORCHARD franchise ranges from $206,700 to $320,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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