Once Upon A Child

We buy and sell gently used clothes, toys, & equipment

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We appreciate your interest in joining the Once Upon A Child® franchise family. To find out more about this business opportunity, please fill out the form below.

If you're interested in employment at a Once Upon A Child store, please contact the store directly.

Please fix the following problems

I meet the financial requirements of the Once Upon A Child franchise, either individually or with a financial partner: minimum of $250,000 net worth and $75,000 in cash or liquid assets.

If no, Do you have a potential business partner?

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  • 1

    When considering going into business for yourself, what factors influenced your decision?

    Multiple franchisees talk about what they liked about the Once Upon A Child franchise opportunity, and why it was right for them.

  • 2

    What has your experience been like as a franchisee?

    Franchisees talk about their experience owning a Once Upon A Child store(s).

  • 3

    How has becoming a store owner changed your life?

    Many franchisees are first time business owners - here they talk about how this life-changing decision has affected their lives.

  • 4

    What is it like working with Winmark as a franchisor?

    There are many facets to working with a franchise system. Hear about these franchisees' experiences working with Winmark.

  • 5

    What is it like working with other franchisees?

    There are many facets to working with a franchise system. Hear about these franchisees' experiences working with fellow franchisees.

  • 6

    What advice would you give a person considering this franchise?

    Store owners tell it like it is - here is their advice for anyone looking at becoming a Once Upon A Child franchisee.

  • 7

    So...Would you do it again?

    Of course they say "yes" and many of these franchisees have done just that with adding stores after experiencing the fun and success of Once Upon A Child.

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    Featured franchisee

    Karen Wright from Burlington Ontario talks about her success as a Once Upon A Child franchisee and how she has now bought a Plato's Closet franchise.