KID TO KID
Kid to Kid franchises retail stores that sell high-quality used and new brand name children's clothing, accessories, toys, equipment, and maternity items at substantial discounts to new merchandise prices. The business model centers on purchasing used merchandise outright from local community customers, primarily parents and caregivers, and reselling it to families with children. The target market includes parents, relatives, friends, and care providers seeking affordable children's products.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 0.5% marketing fund + $350/mo computer support + $225/mo bookkeeping (first year)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 80 US stores operating from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024
* Average Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, and Average EBITDA (derived from Net Income (10)) are taken directly from the 'SYSTEM AVERAGE' table on page 2, which covers all 80 US stores. Revenue Top Quartile is taken from the 'FIRST QUARTILE' table's average gross sales on page 3. Revenue Bottom Quartile is taken from the 'FOURTH QUARTILE' table's average gross sales on page 4. EBITDA is based on the definition of Net Income (10) in Note 10, which states 'Income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and owner's compensation'. EBITDA margin is calculated as average_ebitda / average_gross_revenue. Best guess profit low/high are derived from the range of Net Income (10) in the System Average table.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How KID TO KID Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KID TO KID Current | $327K – $587K | $25K | 5.0% | 100 |
| 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
+11 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KID TO KID franchisees (2010 – 2025)
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
205 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)
Arbitration claim by franchisee seeking rescission of franchise agreement alleging unlawful earnings claims and inadequate support; arbitrator found franchisee breach but awarded partial damages for failure to advise on lease.
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 KID TO KID franchise ranges from $326,502 to $587,302. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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