KID TO KID

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.

100
Locations
$327K–$587K
Investment
Since 1994
Franchising
RetailNorth Salt Lake, UTBaseCamp Franchising, LLCwww.kidtokidfranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$25,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$326,502 $587,302
Low: $326,502High: $587,302
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
5.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
0.50%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$350 – $575
Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 0.5% marketing fund + $350/mo computer support + $225/mo bookkeeping (first year)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
EBITDA Margin
0%
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0
Average EBITDA
$0

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
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
KID TO KID
Current
$327K – $587K$25K5.0%100
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS$48K – $260KN/AN/A797
CORNWELL$80K – $324KN/AN/A793
BATTERIES PLUS$263K – $497K$45K5.0%604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS$537K – $2.0M$50K3.0%502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED$227K – $379K$40K4.0%340
Specialty Retail Average
46 franchises
$285K – $708K$38K5.0%

* 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

Top States
1TX
21
2UT
8
3GA
6
4FL
4
5MD
4
6CO
3
7TN
3
8AZ
3
9MI
3
10NY
3
11SC
2
12ID
2
13KY
2
14VA
2
15PA
2

+11 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KID TO KID franchisees (20102025)

Total Loans
64
Average Loan
$301,597
Total Volume
$19.3M
Default Rate
6.3%

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.

NameSBA 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

205 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

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)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
3
Reacquired
5
Ceased Ops
2
Transfers
2
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
4

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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