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Once Upon A Child

We operate retail stores that buy and sell quality used and new children’s apparel, toys, equipment, furniture, and accessories. Our stores serve families with children, along with grandparents, relatives, and friends shopping for affordable children’s items. We provide value by offering gently used merchandise at substantial savings from the price of new products, while also carrying new items to broaden the selection. We also buy used goods from customers whose children have outgrown them or no longer use them. In high level, this is a retail resale business centered on children’s products with both used and new inventory.

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Clothing & Accessories

Brand highlights

  • CEOBrett D. Heffes
  • Headquarters605 Highway 169 N, Minneapolis, MN, 55441
  • Year founded1988
  • Year started franchising1993
  • IndustryClothing & Accessories
  • Locations open430 (+29 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$327,200 - $462,000
  • Franchise fee$25,000
  • Royalty5% of your “Gross Sales”
  • Brand fund$1,500 per year
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

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Retail franchises in clothing and accessories offer the chance to tap into the ever-evolving world of fashion. This sector appeals to those with a keen eye for style and a passion for customer service.

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-14

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Total locations430
Franchise locations430
Corporate locations0
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