Once Upon A Child
Categories: Child Education / Development
Franchise Location: Specific Locations Across Canada
Listed on Nov 3, 2025
B2B, B2C, Active Ownership
Business Characteristics
Retail
Office Type
$25000
Franchise Fee
5%
Royalty Fee
$327000
Min Investment
$462000
Max Investment
$75000
Liquid Capital Required
Training Duration
Time to Launch
Franchise Details
Once Upon A Child® is the top‑rated children’s resale franchise in North America. We buy and sell gently used kids’ apparel, toys, equipment and accessories, offering sustainable shopping and strong community appeal. With 400+ store locations throughout North America, the franchise offers a proven retail business model in children’s resale.
Franchise Highlights
- Established brand with 400+ locations across North America.
- Focus on gently used children’s clothing, toys, baby gear—sustainable retail niche.
- Resale model helps shield somewhat from supply‐chain disruptions (per Canadian commentary).
- Average gross sales for stores: ~$1.24 million.
- Franchisee renewal rate very high (99% renewal referenced).