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Once Upon A ChildFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Retail — Children's Resale Apparel franchise. Founded in 1985. Headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Latest FDD: 2025·Data last updated April 2026

Investment

$327.2K - $462K

Franchise Fee

$25K

Royalty

5%

+ 2% marketing

Total Units

369

Plymouth, MN Founded 1985Retail · Children's Resale Apparel

23 changes in the 2025 FDD

3 Major12 Minor6 Cosmetic

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Once Upon A Child franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Once Upon A Child franchise ranges from $327.2K - $462K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Once Upon A Child franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Once Upon A Child is $25K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Once Upon A Child's ongoing fees?+
Once Upon A Child franchisees pay a 5% royalty fee on gross sales and a 2% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Once Upon A Child franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Once Upon A Child has 369 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Once Upon A Child's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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