Children's Orchard vs Beat The Bookstore Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Children's Orchard vs Beat The Bookstore including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Children's Orchard Franchise
Beat The Bookstore Franchise
Investment $174,700 - $326,500$138,850 - $348,050
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee $2K/yr-
Year Founded 1980-
Year Franchised 1985-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Children's Orchard Franchise
Beat The Bookstore Franchise
Experience
  • Customer service experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Children's Orchard Franchise
    Beat The Bookstore Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Children's Orchard Franchise
    Beat The Bookstore Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 15.6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Children's Orchard Franchise
    Beat The Bookstore Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Children's Orchard

    Former flight attendant Karen Lynch opened the first Children's Orchard store in 1980. Each store buys and sells used children's clothes, toys and other items, selling them for 50 to 80 percent less than retail. The first Children's Orchard franchise opened in 1985, and it now has locations across the United States.
    At Children’s Orchard we believe we can be the difference in the world. By recycling and reusing current kids gear we are creating a sustainable lifestyle that you will be proud to be a part of. You can find like new children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, toys and equipment at up to 70% off mall store prices. All of items are gently loved, and actually like new. We pay you cash on the spot for your children’s gear and buy items that are in good condition and are current styles.
     
    Veteran Incentives  $2,500 off franchise fee

    About Beat The Bookstore

    When our first store opened, it created a wild excitement amongst students as they flooded our store. They sold their used books to us and bought new ones and on their way out, they took plenty of our business cards and distributed around the campus.

    Professors went ahead to inform students about our cheap book sales, parking shuttle drivers did their bit over the PA system, the campus help desk directed the students to us and passed out our business cards. Even the employees of the campus bookstore came in to buy from us and sell their textbooks as well.

     
    Beat the Bookstore Franchise opportunities are now available in 30 states and increasing quickly. Obviously, there can only be one Beat The Bookstore at any college or university. So, if you are interested in liberating the campus near you, then contact us today!