It’s Resale
Reimagined
Children’s Orchard sells gently used name-brand clothing, shoes and accessories for up to 70% off of original retail prices
A Better Way to Buy and Sell Kids’ Essentials
Children’s Orchard is an upscale resale store that makes shopping fun and easy for parents and kids. Families can sell gently used items for cash on the spot and shop quality clothing in sizes 0–14, toys, accessories, and baby equipment for up to 70% off original retail prices. Bright, clean, organized stores offer play areas and spacious dressing rooms, while friendly staff help families find what they need.
By giving quality goods a second life and buying directly from local customers, Children’s Orchard supports both the community and the environment.
$226,700 - $335,500*
Estimated Initial Investment Range
$418,805**
Average Net Store Sales
$631,532***
Top 25% Average Net Store Sales
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Quality Worth Coming Back For
It’s no secret that the main reason customers visit Children’s Orchard stores is the exceptional product within. Whether buying or selling their kids’ gently used clothing, shoes, toys and baby equipment, families know that Children’s Orchard focuses on quality.
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Brand Names for Less
Customers love making money by selling to Children’s Orchard and saving money when they shop there, too. Stores price their high-quality, name-brand merchandise at approximately 70% less than the original retail price. Great value and new items on the floor every day keep shoppers coming back.
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Carefully Selected Inventory
Our inventory comes from customers—families with children’s items they no longer need. They bring them to Children’s Orchard, where certified buyers evaluate each item for great condition, current styles, children’s sizes, and freedom from wear, tears and stains.
How the Business Works
01. Customers Bring In Their Fashion
Local customers bring gently used name-brand and designer clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories to the store.
02. Certified Buyers Evaluate Each Item
The store’s buyers inspect the merchandise and use Clothes Mentor’s point-of-sale buy matrix to help determine consistent offers.
03. Sellers Receive an Offer
For accepted items, customers can receive cash on the spot or a percentage in store credit.
04. Merchandise Is Resold
Accepted items are priced at up to 70% below original retail and sold in-store, with participating store inventory also available through Clothes Mentor’s national ecommerce platform.
05. Fresh Inventory Encourages Repeat Visits
Stores regularly add newly purchased merchandise to the sales floor, giving shoppers something different to discover each time they visit.
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FAQs
Answers to Your Questions About Owning a Store
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Q: How much potential earnings does this franchise offer? +
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Earning potential ultimately depends on the dedication and effort of the operator/franchise owner. We provide you with a comprehensive system and tools to execute your business plan successfully.
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Q: Once I sign the Franchise Agreement, what is the timeframe to open my location? +
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It typically takes 6-9 months to open a newly franchised store, with most of that time spent finding a location. Once you have a location and lease, it takes 90 days to open.
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Q: Am I allowed to speak to franchisees? +
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Yes, as part of the due diligence process, you can speak with franchise owners to discuss the brand and their experiences and ensure this franchise is what you are looking for in a business opportunity.
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Q: What ongoing fees are involved in this franchise opportunity? +
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We have several ongoing fees, including a royalty fee, a marketing fee, a technology access fee, and an e-commerce fee. Item 6 of the Children’s Orchard FranchiseDisclosure Document (FDD) outlines these fees.
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Q: How long is the franchise term? +
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The franchise term is 10 years, with an option to renew for an additional 10 years.
This website and the franchise sales information on this site do not represent an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. We are not directing communications on this website to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee that complies with applicable law.
* $226,700 to $335,500 is the estimated initial investment range listed in the Franchise Disclosure Document dated April 6, 2026.
** $418,805 is the average net sales of the 13 stores included in the Children’s Orchard® stores in operation for the entire calendar year ended December 31, 2025. Of the 13 stores included in the average net sales of all stores, 6 stores (46%) met or exceeded the average net sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See Item 19 of the Children’s Orchard® Franchise Disclosure Document dated April 6, 2026, for more information.
*** $631,532 is the average net sales of the 3 stores included in the top 25% of Children’s Orchard® stores in operation for the entire calendar year ended December 31, 2025. Of the 3 stores included in the average net sales for the top 25% of all stores, 1 store (33%) met or exceeded the average net sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See Item 19 of the Children’s Orchard® Franchise Disclosure Document dated April 6, 2026, for more information.