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How Much Does a Once Upon A Child Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Once Upon A Child franchise costs between $327,200 and $462,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $15,000.

$327,200

Minimum Investment

$462,000

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 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE Lump sum · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $25,000

Real Estate $63,500 – $103,500

BUILD-OUT Before opening $35,000 – $55,000

RENT - FIRST 3 MONTHS $17,500 – $27,500

LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS Before opening $11,000 – $21,000

Equipment & Assets $131,500 – $169,000

OPENING INVENTORY Prepaid at time of order before opening $65,000 – $80,000

FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES Lump sum See Note 4 · Before opening See Note 4 $55,000 – $70,000

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 $67,200 – $114,500

MISCELLANEOUS PRE-OPENING EXPENSES Before opening $40,000 – $70,000

POINT-OF-SALE (POS) SYSTEM Lump sum See Note 7 · Upon placement of order - before training See Note 7 $22,200 – $29,500

DEPOSITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES Lump sum · Before opening $5,000 – $15,000

Total Estimated Investment $327,200 – $462,000

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

Once Upon A Child's minimum investment of $327,200 is above the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $125,600.

$327,200

Once Upon A Child Min

$125,600

Children's Services Median Min

$462,000

Once Upon A Child Max

$282,050

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 $327,200 to $462,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $131,500 to $169,000.

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 2025 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 $327,200 to $462,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 38/100 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 $1,127,506 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Once Upon A Child franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.