Ann Arbor , MI – Children’s Orchard is making retail history, merging two supposedly incompatible concepts into one new, highly successful niche category: “upscale resale.” As the nation’s first franchise of gently used and new name-brand children’s clothing and products in a unique, upscale boutique environment, Children’s Orchard has nearly 100 thriving locations in 23 states, selling 5 million items to approximately 1 million customers each year. Upon entering a Children’s Orchard store, two “wow factors” immediately emerge: customers are struck by a classy atmosphere filled with quality products, and they are thrilled to be handed cash for items their own children no longer need. “From a consumer standpoint, our concept strongly appeals to parents because we help them afford fashionable, quality clothes and other products for their children, and at the same time we pay cash or give them store credit for quality clothing, toys, cribs, strollers and accessories that their kids no longer use,” said Taylor Bond, Children’s Orchard President and CEO. “And entrepreneurs are attracted to our franchise opportunity because it’s a fun concept that, with the aid of our business system, is easy to operate,” said Bond, adding that Children’s Orchard projects to have 300 locations open by 2007. According to the USDA’s “Expenditures on Children by Families 2000 Annual Report,” a middle-income family in 2000 spent about $165,630 to raise a child to age 18, and the average three child, two-parent, middle-income family spends $26,940 a year on child-related expenses. Children’s Orchard, which offers name brand clothing, toys, equipment, furniture and accessories for children up to 7 years old, helps “takes the edge off” the costs of raising children by giving parents an upscale environment they feel proud to do business with. Children’s Orchard also provides an outlet for charity. Items brought in that don’t meet Children’s Orchard quality standards for selling can be left at the store for donation to local organizations serving the needy.

Childrens Orchard® is the nations first franchise of gently used and new childrens brand name clothing, toys, equipment and accessories. We thrive because we provide our customers with high quality products and services at prices below retail. We endure because we provide our franchisees with a proven business system, unrivaled support and unlimited opportunities for growth. Learn more about our formula for success and how you can take the next step in owning your own Childrens Orchard® franchise. Childrens Orchard® offers extensive training, superior marketing tools, and exceptional field support services. Learn more about our formula for success and how you can take the next step in owning your own Childrens Orchard® franchise.