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The real numbers on owning a Children's Orchard franchise

Children's Clothing & Accessories Resale · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$206,700–$320,500
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
15
Closure signals
3 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
2

What their own earnings claim actually says

2024 data: 15 stores across 4 quartiles. Q1 avg $600K, Q4 avg $250K. Only 40% met overall average. Individual results vary.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

System contracted 35% in 3 years (23→15 stores). 5 ceased ops 2022-2024.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Children's Orchard franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Children's Orchard franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $206,700–$320,500, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Children's Orchard franchise owners make?
2024 data: 15 stores across 4 quartiles. Q1 avg $600K, Q4 avg $250K. Only 40% met overall average. Individual results vary. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Children's Orchard franchise failure rate?
System contracted 35% in 3 years (23→15 stores). 5 ceased ops 2022-2024.
Is a Children's Orchard franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Children's Orchard scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 33557-202504-02 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Children's Orchard or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.