Relevant Press
5/13/10 Children's Orchard CEO Claims Franchisees Giving "Rave Reviews"
6/10/09 "Children's Orchard: A Failing Marriage?"
5/13/09 "New Site Exposes Blight"
Eye-Opening Articles
"What the Franchise Sales Rep Doesn't Want You to Know" (.pdf)
"Why is the Franchise Agreement So Important?"
"Sounds of Silence in the Franchise Agreement" (.pdf)
Quick Links
Ask an Owner – List of Children's Orchard Franchisees (.pdf)
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Welcome to The Orchard Cooperative (TOC), a trusted source of information for buyers and owners of Children's Orchard stores.
Thinking about purchasing a Children's Orchard franchise? You've come to the right place. There is no better source of information than current owners, who are living their past signing decisions today.
The Situation
Many franchisees—after years in the business—have yet to make a profit, and many are being forced to close shop.
Under Mr. Bond's leadership, the number of stores has declined steadily from 86 in 2004, to 77 in 2007, to 71 in 2008, and to 61 in 2009. A handful of others are expected to close their doors this year.
Our Goal
Our goal is to achieve a more equitable and mutually beneficial relationship between individual store owners and the Children's Orchard Franchisor, in order to keep more stores from closing and to spur new growth.
Still interested in buying a franchise? Caveat Emptor.
