Here is the top 22 best Children's Clothing Franchise Opportunities you can start in USA:
1. Plato's Closet
- Investments $255,000
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 1998
- Year Franchising Started – 1999
- Offices – 475
Franchise details: Plato's Closet
Official site
Plato’s Closet, a Winmark brand, is the established retail franchise leader in the teen resale space. Plato’s Closet offers gently-used, brand-name apparel and accessories to both girls and guys at a fraction of the retail cost.
2. Once Upon A Child
- Investments $268,500
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 1984
- Year Franchising Started – 1992
- Offices – 369
Franchise details: Once Upon A Child
Official site
Once Upon A Child has proven to be one of Winmark®'s most successful retail-resale brands. In communities all across the U.S. and Canada, our Once Upon A Child franchisees occupy a critical role: providing affordable, safe, high-quality infant and children's apparel and accessories for budget-conscious parents and families. Our unique space in the marketplace has proven so powerful that Once Upon A Child has been able to rapidly expand and outnumber our competition (Children’s Orchard® and Kid to Kid®) more than three-to-one in number of locations.
3. JACADI
- Investments $190,000
- Year Brand Started – 1976
- Year Franchising Started – 1991
- Offices – 270
Franchise details: JACADI
Official site
Our unrivalled reputation is based on our strong commitment to incomparable fabrics, highest quality, great attention to detail, and exclusive patterns. The Jacadi footwear, clothing, and nursery products reflect refinement and elegance for kids from 0 to twelve years. We have a top-of-the-range positioning - Jacadi has no direct competitors in the market . It is the only brand to offer clothing and accessories for children with such good value for money.
4. Stork News of America Inc.
- Investments $11,530
- Year Brand Started – 1983
- Year Franchising Started – 1984
- Offices – 135
Franchise details: Stork News of America Inc.
Official site
Stork News of America Inc. was founded in 1983 and began franchising in 1984. It has more than 135 locations in the United States and Canada. Stork News has an arrangement with Babies 'R' Us that places Stork News displays in all Babies 'R' Us units that are located in an area where a Stork News franchisee is present, thus offering franchisees automatic advertising. Stork News of America is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
5. Kid to Kid
- Investments $280,942
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 1992
- Year Franchising Started – 1994
- Offices – 121
Franchise details: Kid to Kid
Official site
Every day, more than 10,000 kids open a little pink door to a shopping experience that's unmatched for value and selection by any other retail children's store. With more than 125 locations across the United States, Canada and Portugal, Kid to Kid is making a difference in a variety of communities by providing growing families with items that they need and love at a fraction of the retail cost. Customers love us for our daily-changing selection, our value, and the convenience of selling their outgrown kids' items for cash on the spot. More than that, our franchisees are backed by an established brand with one of the best support systems in the industry.
6. Learning Express Toys
- Investments $199,975
- Franchise fee $35,000
- Year Brand Started – 1987
- Year Franchising Started – 1990
- Offices – 120
Franchise details: Learning Express Toys
Official site
Learning Express Toys, founded in 1987, is a franchised retail toy store concept focused on quality and educational toys and gifts for children of all ages. With more than 110 franchised stores in 27 states, Learning Express Toys is the largest and most established specialty toy franchise business in America.
7. Destination Athlete LLC
- Investments $31,300
- Year Brand Started – 2008
- Year Franchising Started – 2008
- Offices – 70
Franchise details: Destination Athlete LLC
Official site
Destination Athlete® is an innovative company that focuses on the Complete Athlete®, offering products and services from Training to Trophies®. Our goal is to help youth and high school athletes get to their personal destination by providing a one-stop resource for all of their needs: sports and field equipment, uniforms, spirit wear, varsity jackets, fundraising solutions and more!
8. USA Baby
- Investments $344,000
- Year Brand Started – 1975
- Year Franchising Started – 1986
- Offices – 70
Franchise details: USA Baby
Official site
USA Baby was founded in 1975 by Alan Levine. It began franchising in 1986 and the chain now includes international locations. USA Baby offers more than 2,000 items for infant and child care. The privately held company is based in Elmhurst, Illinois.
9. Uptown Cheapskate
- Investments $259,660
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 2008
- Year Franchising Started – 2008
- Offices – 67
Franchise details: Uptown Cheapskate
Official site
In 2008, the first Uptown Cheapskate opened its doors for business and since then, the franchise has grown to over 40 stores nationwide. As a family-run, closely knit franchise, we believe giving each and every franchise owner personalized support.
10. Bricks & Minifigs
- Investments $108,500
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 2010
- Year Franchising Started – 2011
- Offices – 42
Franchise details: Bricks & Minifigs
Official site
At Bricks & Minifigs®, we build customers’ dreams brick by brick with our extensive knowledge and seemingly endless selection of LEGO® products. When you own a Bricks & Minifigs franchise YOU will build your business dreams the very same way!
11. Children's Orchard LLC
- Investments $174,700
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 1980
- Year Franchising Started – 1985
- Offices – 27
Franchise details: Children's Orchard LLC
Official site
When kids get too big for things that they own, Children’s Orchard finds stuff a new home. It’s a whole new kind of resale store. You’ll notice the difference when you walk in the door.
12. Kiddie Kobbler
- Investments $100,000
- Franchise fee $30,000
- Year Brand Started – 1946
- Year Franchising Started – 1968
- Offices – 21
Franchise details: Kiddie Kobbler
Official site
For over 65 years, Kiddie Kobbler has been the Canadian leader in children’s footwear with its VISION of “Placing a child’s needs ahead of everything else”. Kiddie Kobbler makes sure that the SERVICE you receive is second to none, to make the perfect fit for your child’s little feet, with a wide SELECTION of brands and uncompromised QUALITY to fit every budget.
13. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
- Investments $196,000
- Franchise fee $35,000
- Year Brand Started – 2002
- Year Franchising Started – 2007
- Offices – 14
Franchise details: Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
Official site
Grounded in the belief that the right playthings give children a gateway to physical, emotional and cognitive development, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books provides the highest quality products in an atmosphere that is both active and interactive.
14. Club Tabby Franchise LLC
- Investments $166,600
- Year Brand Started – 2007
- Year Franchising Started – 2009
- Offices – 6
Franchise details: Club Tabby Franchise LLC
The founder of Club Tabby worked in the healthcare industry for 10 years before deciding to leave a traditional job and focus on working for herself. With her daughter in mind, Tatum, Club Tabby was started with the vision of creating a retail store that focuses on carrying the newest trend setting items in the market. This coupled with pampering services that put every little girl at the center of attention provide a solid retail experience like no other. After being open for a couple of years, Baby Tabby and Tabby Blue concepts came into being when Natalie’s baby boy, Ty, was born and a vision of the store being diversified called for additional branding.
15. Kazoo Toys
- Investments $135,200
- Franchise fee $39,000
- Year Brand Started – 1980
- Year Franchising Started – 2011
- Offices – 4
Franchise details: Kazoo Toys
Official site
Kazoo Toys is a full-service toy store offering a truly enjoyable and whimsical toy shopping experience. Our store in Buckhead provides area parents, teachers, and kids with one of the country’s largest selections of unique and high quality toys, games, puzzles and creative playthings. Our focus is excellent, friendly customer service, and we believe in the trio of children’s fun: IMAGINATION, EDUCATION, and ACTIVITY. We are dedicated to providing the best possible tools for children’s healthy and safe play, all while being an active member of our local community.
16. Boomerang Kids
- Investments $167,000
- Franchise fee $35,000
- Year Brand Started – 1994
- Year Franchising Started – 2011
- Offices – 4
Franchise details: Boomerang Kids
Official site
Run a well-established business with an exceptional brand. With 18 years in business, and 4 stores in Ottawa, Boomerang Kids is known for affordable and high quality children's clothing, baby gear, toys, books and dvds. Boomerang Kids owners are their own boss, and can prioritize their time as they wish.
17. Air Traffic
- Investments $166,200
- Franchise fee $30,000
- Year Brand Started – 1993
- Year Franchising Started – 2003
- Offices – 4
Franchise details: Air Traffic
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.
18. Girly Girlz
- Investments $268,000
- Franchise fee $39,990
- Year Brand Started – 2003
- Year Franchising Started – 2007
- Offices – 3
Franchise details: Girly Girlz
Girly Girlz was founded on the premise that girls are sugar and spice and everything nice! Girly Girlz is a place where every girl can feel truly like a princess - or a rock star! - for a day.
19. Other Mothers
- Investments $140,177
- Franchise fee $24,995
- Year Brand Started – 1979
- Year Franchising Started – 2007
- Offices – 3
Franchise details: Other Mothers
Official site
Other Mothers, family owned and operated, has been in business for over 26 years. Paula Favazzo and Sherri Collins, mother and daughter, have worked together to perfect a business that would bring quality, affordable clothing to families and offer a trade-in program offering further customer savings. Sherri first started the business with the help of her Aunt Melinda. Melinda Smith was the originator of the first Other Mothers store and, along with her husband Mike are the current owner of multiple Other Mothers’ franchises around the country.
20. Make A Bear Mobile
- Investments $11,995
Franchise details: Teddy Bear Mobile
Official site
Our teddy bear system teaches you how to sell hundreds of teddy bears in just 2 hours each and every day. Teddy Bear Mobile provides over 15 years of combined experience in the mobile teddy bear stuffing industry.
21. My World and I
- Investments $10,000
Franchise details: My World and I
Official site
My World and I created and developed a unique concept that allows you to set up your own business in a matter of days, from the comfort of your home. You have the potential to generate profits rapidly within a booming market.
22. Bellini
- Investments $139,500
- Franchise fee $25,000
- Year Brand Started – 1977
Franchise details: Bellini
Official site
Our one-of-a-kind products paired with our carefully selected franchise-partners make Bellini one of the nation's most unique and exclusive specialty retail boutiques.
