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How Much Does a Once Upon A Child Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Once Upon A Child franchise costs between $355,700 and $485,900 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $15,000.

$355,700
Minimum Investment
$485,900
Maximum Investment
$15,000
Franchise Fee

Once Upon A Child Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $15,000
Fee Range $15,000 – $25,000
Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Once Upon A Child Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Once Upon A Child franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Once Upon A Child minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Once Upon A Child maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $25,000
INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE Lump sum · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $25,000
Real Estate $66,000 – $106,000
BUILD-OUT Before opening $35,000 – $55,000
RENT - FIRST 3 MONTHS $20,000 – $30,000
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS Before opening $11,000 – $21,000
Equipment & Assets $146,500 – $179,000
OPENING INVENTORY Prepaid at time of order before opening $75,000 – $85,000
FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES Lump sum See Note 4 · Before opening See Note 4 $60,000 – $75,000
SIGNS Lump sum · Before opening $10,000 – $15,000
SECURITY SYSTEM AND/OR CAMERAS Lump sum See Note 6 · Before opening $1,500 – $4,000
Training $0
Working Capital & Reserves $40,000 – $50,000
ADDITIONAL FUNDS - 3 MONTHS $40,000 – $50,000
Other Costs $78,200 – $125,900
MISCELLANEOUS PRE-OPENING EXPENSES Before opening $50,000 – $80,000
POINT-OF-SALE (POS) SYSTEM Lump sum See Note 7 · Upon placement of order - before training See Note 7 $23,200 – $30,900
DEPOSITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES Lump sum · Before opening $5,000 – $15,000
Total Estimated Investment $355,700 – $485,900

How Does Once Upon A Child Compare to Other Children's Services Franchises?

Once Upon A Child's minimum investment of $355,700 is above the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $121,640.

$355,700
Once Upon A Child Min
$121,640
Children's Services Median Min
$485,900
Once Upon A Child Max
$203,700
Children's Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Once Upon A Child?

The total startup cost for a Once Upon A Child franchise ranges from $355,700 to $485,900, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $146,500 to $179,000.

How much is the Once Upon A Child franchise fee?

The Once Upon A Child franchise fee is $15,000, with a range of $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Once Upon A Child a good investment?

Once Upon A Child requires a total franchise investment of $355,700 to $485,900 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 30/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Once Upon A Child franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Once Upon A Child franchise owner make?

Once Upon A Child franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,178,261 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Once Upon A Child franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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