A Once Upon A Child retail franchise is based upon a fast-growing, yet proven concept: today’s consumers love values. You’ll buy and sell high quality, gently used and new equipment, toys, furniture and clothing.
Once Upon A Child is the nation’s largest chain of children’s resale stores with over 200 open in North America.
All the support you need from an experienced retailer.
Business Planning Development of a comprehensive three year business plan with monthly financial data Ability to develop the “What If” scenario in the 8-step planning process The do’s and don’ts of approaching a bank or lending institution Site Selection Site evaluation, marketing analysis, nationwide local broker assistance Demographic studies and area market potential Negotiation and letter of intent assistance Store Set-up Store design, floor planning, merchandising strategies Preferred vendors involved with in store set-up
Training Two comprehensive training programs: “Concept I” and “Concept II” training Over 75 hours of classroom instruction and in-store training Instruction includes how to buy, sell, service, market, advertise, hire staff, control and turn inventory, source product, manage cash-flow, etc.
Store Opening Provide on-site store opening assistance
Merchandising Support New product sourcing and special request assistance Guidance on product valuations and current market conditions
Inventory Control Proprietary software for your point of sale system that tracks sales, costs and margins Useful management reports for decision-making 1-800 help desk that provides software support 7-days a week On-Going Support Field operations personnel to relay new ideas and assist with business fine-tuning Semi-annual national franchisee conferences and trade shows Merchandising and Advertising updates Monthly product, store operations and safety bulletin communications Come and join us! Once Upon A Child offers you the opportunity to be your own boss, to develop a successful business and to invest your time and money in your own future. If you would like to be part of a great business with a proven leader, contact us. Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of our exciting franchise system!
URL: http://www.ouac.com
Tel: 1-800-453-7750 or 763-520-8500
Company: Once Upon A Child City: MinneapolisState: MNZip: 55422
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