Air Traffic vs Children's Orchard Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Air Traffic Franchise
Children's Orchard Franchise
Investment $166,200$174,700 - $326,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee -$2K/yr
Year Founded 19931980
Year Franchised 20031985
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K$3K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Air Traffic Franchise
Children's Orchard Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Must enjoy toys/games

  • Customer service experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Air Traffic Franchise
    Children's Orchard Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Air Traffic Franchise
    Children's Orchard Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 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)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Air Traffic Franchise
    Children's Orchard Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Air Traffic

    Air Traffic Stores are an exciting new franchise concept that creates an interactive environment for customers to shop and play at the same time.Air Traffic created a unique niche in the billion-dollar toy and game industry. Popular brand names, product ties to the entertainment industry, and millions of marketing dollars create excitement about the product and ring the register at your store. At Air Traffic our #1 objective is to develop a team between our franchisee and our retail support staff. This team will work together to maximize the profitability of the store.

    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