Once Upon a Child
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Once Upon a Child system.
Once Upon a Child
4200 Dahlberg Dr., # 100
Minneapolis, MN 55422-4837
800#: (800) 453-7750
Tel: (763) 520-8490
Fax: (763) 520-8501
E-mail: ouac-franchise-development@ouac.com
Web Site: www.ouac.com
Contact: Ms. Kathy Winslow, Franchise Development Coordinator
ONCE UPON A CHILD stores sell and buy used and new children's clothing, toys, furniture, equipment and accessories. Customers have the opportunity to sell their used children's wear to a ONCE UPON A CHILD store when outgrown and to purchase quality used items at prices lower than new merchandise.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 208
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 209
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 37 States, 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 33 in OH, 21 in CA, 14 in IN
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500-3,000 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $37-65K
Total Investment: $134-218K
Average Total Investment: $176K
Minimum Net Worth: $225K
Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: $250/Yr.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 97
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Days Minneapolis, MN; 3 Days Minneapolis, MN; 5-6 Days Minneapolis, MN.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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