Children’s Orchard
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Children’s Orchard franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2015 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Minnetonka, MN United States Source: franchise.org
Children's Orchard franchise specializes in buying and selling gently used children's clothing, toys, and equipment through retail locations that serve budget-c
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Children’s Orchard franchise?
- The Children’s Orchard Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $226,700–$335,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Children’s Orchard initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5). Details
- What royalty does Children’s Orchard charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $4 (2026 FDD, Item 6). Details
- Does Children’s Orchard disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Children’s Orchard FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Children’s Orchard locations are there?
- The FDD reports 0 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $226,700 – $335,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue and other measures for 13 Franchised locations.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total estimated initial investmentPDF p. 16$226,700 – $335,500
- Total estimated initial investmentPDF p. 16$335,500
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty feeMain ongoing fee
17 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 13 locations
- Who is counted
- 13 franchised Stores in operation; all 13 included in Table 1
- Excluded
- Excludes 2 Stores that closed in 2025; none had been open for 12 months or less
- Method
- 2025 calendar-year Net Sales; quartiles ranked by Net Sales
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
Net −18 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($226,700 – $335,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 35
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 36
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
13 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 36 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned — stores at start of year — 2024
“Company-Owned 2024 0 0 0”
Note: The supplied pp.35–37 excerpts cover Item 19 financial performance and do not include the Item 20 company-owned outlet row.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.