Children's Orchard vs Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Children's Orchard Franchise
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Franchise
Investment $174,700 - $326,500$95,600 - $155,300
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee $2K/yr-
Year Founded 19802002
Year Franchised 19852006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Children's Orchard Franchise
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Franchise
Experience
  • Customer service experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Children's Orchard Franchise
    Hope Chest for Breast Cancer 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
    Hope Chest for Breast Cancer 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
    Hope Chest for Breast Cancer 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 Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

    Hope Chest for Breast Cancer provides Emergency Assistance Grants to support local breast cancer patients and their families. Our business model combines the power of a foundation and revenue-generating Resale Shop. Hope Chest for Breast Cancer combines donations, grants, event revenues and store proceeds to provide a solid revenue stream for its mission. Hope Chest for Breast Cancer  is open seven days per week and sells merchandise at a fraction of the cost because all of the items - from evening wear to end tables - are donated from individuals or corporations.