Take a look at the results for the Readers’ Choice 2015: Retail & Services awards. The second store on the list is Children’s Orchard as a 2 year winner for the Best Children’s Clothing Store! Remember, at Children’s Orchard you get great deals on gently-used clothing, shoes, toys, and equipment for kids. Go to our Store Locator page to find a Children’s Orchard close to you and find some like-new pieces for your kids – while at the same time bringing in their outgrown, gently-used pieces for cash-on-the-spot – or use it towards some like-new pieces that will fit your kids now!  Source: parenting.com

Best Children’s Clothing Store

Children’s Orchard — 2 Year Winner Neat and tidy, this kid’s resale retail option keeps the budget in check while keeping kids in style. Let the kids play as you shop, win-win. www.childrensorchard.com “Children’s Orchard has great deals on clothes that your kids will grow out of so quickly that you’ll be glad you didn’t spend more!” — Jennifer Pang  

As September takes us into fall, your kids are going to need some jackets and coats…and last year’s coats are probably not going to fit them. Why not bring your kid’s outgrown, gently-used coats to Children’s Orchard? You can use the cash you get for them – on-the-spot – toward a like-new coat from Children’s Orchard.

Your kids want to be stylish too – and you want them to be warm!

As the winds pick up and the temperatures drop, stop in to your local Children’s Orchard and find some great buys on gently-used, like-new coats that will take your kids through the fall season.

Many parents know that their kids outgrow clothing and equipment so fast, it just makes sense to go to Children’s Orchard and purchase apparel, shoes, and equipment that are gently-used and like-new. The truth is, the store is full of pieces in great shape that have hardly been worn. Just like with your kids, the inventory comes from parents with kids that have outgrown their clothes before they even come close to wearing them out! Source: wxyz.com Getting your kids ready for school can cost you hundreds and in many cases, thousands. The reality is that saving money is the goal. We recently found thousands of families that are apart of a resale revolution and it’s growing in popularity. Families we found are saving on everything–from sports equipment for their kids, to shoes and gently used clothing. The National Retail Federation estimates that families will spend more than $24 billion dollars on back to school shopping this year. And while that number seems exorbitant, research tells an interesting story. Jennifer Pater is a mother of two and a teacher. Her kids, Avery and Aiden, are growing. Being under 10 years old, they grow more every day than most kids and that often calls for complete wardrobe changes and from season to season, changes to their sports equipment and gear. “We definitely have a budget so we try to stick within that budget,” Jennifer Pater said. On the day we caught up with her, she was busy reselling clothes her kids had already grown out of, clothes she says she bought from the resale store Children’s Orchard in Sterling Heights. Leslie DeArmant has worked at Children’s Orchard, a resale boutique store, for more than 16 years. “Everyone wants to save a buck and you can definitely do that here,” she said In fact Pater tells me she can walk out with a bag full of gently used name brand clothes for either one of her kids for about $30. She tells me to keep in mind that often that same $30 will only get you a nicely printed new t-shirt elsewhere. “We’ve been coming here for about 4 to 5 years. We come a couple of times a month to grab things that look great and are very inexpensive,” Pater tells Action News. Her son Aiden is 7 years old and with all the sports and extra-curricular activities he’s involved in  she finds herself at the store often buying sports gear because he grows out of it so quick. She sells back what he can’t wear anymore. Inside the Children’s Orchard store you could say the old adage fits in well, that saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That’s true especially in their eyes. “We have a lot of people that sell to us to make money to buy the next year’s school wardrobe,” DeArmant said. DeArmant has seen the resale revolution grow. She’s seen the influx in parents wanting to stretch that dollar increase. She’s seen the growth in the number of parents focused on reducing waste by way of recycling and making money. According to America’s Research Firm, a consumer research group, 15% of Americans will save money by shopping in a resale store this year. That percentage is only expected to get bigger as more and more of you learn about the savings. The day our crews were in the store we found more than a dozen families coming and going. Some just stopping in to sell, others looking to buy, some believe it or not were doing both. In our findings, we learned many resale stores offer savings for those who choose to buy and sell right there on the spot. “Most of our customers do shop in here and they can earn 25% more if they take store credit,” DeArmant said. And what’s not to love about saving even more money doing business in the same place, right? “They’re amazing that they can come out of here with a bag full of clothing for $25, $30. The savings are amazing,” DeArmant tells Action News. First Research found that resale stores across the country will boast an estimated annual revenue of upwards of $12 billion this year. Their report also found that with more and more families aiming to stretch their dollar, especially with those who have kids growing, the number is expected to grow. They say it’s not surprising. Pater who is a teacher agrees and says she believes if more parents knew of what you could find at various resale stores, the resale revolution and back to school shopping would be redefined. “I’m a teacher nearby,” Pater says. “So I know a lot of the other teachers that I work with and Moms definitely come and sell a lot of their items and shop here a few times a month. We’ve always had a great experience with it.”

She went to a “hidden gem” called Children’s Orchard in Manhattan Beach. Cindy Kehagiaras is the co-owner of the shop, and she’s more than happy to buy clothes that are still in great condition. “Our sellers love coming right before school because they go through all of their kids’ drawers before school starts. They get the things that aren’t going to fit anymore. They bring them to us and then they get new things,” she said. Children’s Orchard is a national franchise with eight resale stores in Southern California. It specializes in buying and selling gently used children’s apparel, books, toys and equipment. In the last 15 years, Girard-Cobb has made more than $10,000 selling her children’s gently used clothing, but she is just as pleased to trade her items or receive store credit. “That’s what I really like because I really think you get a lot more for your money coming to a resale store like Children’s Orchard. You really get a lot more getting that additional credit in the store,” she said. Anyone wishing to turn their children’s clothes into cash should be aware that all apparel must be free of wear, tear and stains. The clothes must be washed before selling them and the items should be part of the current fashion trends. Children’s Orchard is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. and stores hours are available on the website at www.childrensorchard.com.

With prices up to 70% off of retail, you can find high-quality, like-new apparel at Children’s Orchard for your kids to wear this fall. Don’t worry about spending a fortune on a new wardrobe for your kids. At Children’s Orchard you can find some great quality, like-new pieces at great prices – and you can bring the gently-used, outgrown apparel that no longer fits to the store to sell at the same time. It’s a win-win for parents and kids!

Resale franchise offers low cost fashions

Even if you don’t have kids, you know how fast they outgrow their clothes. Parents struggle between keeping their kids in fun clothing without spending a fortune on it – while they outgrow it in leaps and bounds.

Something they loved that fit them a month ago might not fit them at all now. Which brings us to a great concept in franchising: Children’s Orchard. As ideas in great franchises go, this one is cutting edge. Because parents want their kids to be able to dress in a practical but fun way – and to be warm with the right accessories. But, if they bought something new every time their child outgrew it, they would never be able to put food on the table.

Children’s Orchard: a top franchise opportunity

One of the best concepts to come out of the franchise market is Children’s Orchard. In the huge, growing resale market, nothing addresses it better than Children’s Orchard.

While other markets are just as important within our structure – people want different styles and choices – the kids market addresses an entirely different need: It isn’t just a choice to change sizes, it’s a MUST!

As kids outgrow their clothes faster than they can even make a dent in wearing them out, this store is a growing necessity that will draw customers in.

Experts in franchising 

As a franchisee, you also have NTY Franchise Company backing you up with unmatched experience, enthusiasm, and great ideas.

Their support is unparalleled, and they’re tech savvy, forward-thinking, and incredibly supportive of their franchisees.

Small business, big profits

As a business owner, you want to invest in a business that is not only going to make you money, but grow quickly so that you see a profit. Our tried and true methods help ensure you that this will happen.

We are a strong advocate for you, give you unmatched support in your business, and make sure your training is strong and solid. With our management team’s many years of experience, and many new businesses opened and going strong, we help your business take off and keep going stronger.

It’s that experience that helps us to make sure you do your best and make your money back faster. No one wants to invest their life savings without having some kind of insurance that they won’t lose it – with NTY Franchise Company you have a team behind you to make sure your business keeps growing with proven business methods, solid support, and the enthusiasm to really help you out.

A cutting edge franchise opportunity 

Children’s Orchard is a great idea that is ready to take off. Besides offering customers great quality in kids clothing, toys, and accessories, we are filling a need in the market that just isn’t out there right now.

It’s great to not only move toward a successful business, but be in one that is cutting edge. As kids grow, Children’s Orchard can grow along with it in your community. Be that business owner with new ideas – but with years of solid experience standing right behind you.

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All the Children’s Orchard’s stores sell great quality, gently-used apparel and shoes, but they also sell other items your kids need. After all, clothing is not the only thing kids outgrow. If you stop by your local Children’s Orchard store you will see a large variety of other items that your kids can use…maybe a fun like-new toy, needed equipment, or a great DVD they have been wanting to watch – and we know kids like to watch a favorite DVD over and over again! And, at the same time you can sell the toys, equipment, and DVDs that they have outgrown. Let’s face it, kid’s interests change. They want a newer toy or a newer movie – and parents know the importance of good equipment – whether it’s a playpen, stroller, or high chair. At Children’s Orchard you have the advantage of finding just what your kids need that is like-new at a much lower price. Make sure your kids are not only clothed in what they need, but entertained – and kept safe with the right equipment – at the same time. And if you bring in your gently-used items to sell, you can also use the credit toward some like-new items that will save you a boatload of money…which will only make it easier the next time they’re ready for a change.  

We love when our franchisees receive recognition for their great work. In the case of the Children’s Orchard in Milford, Massachusetts, they got not one but three awards! Source: wickedlocalfavorites.com In the tradition of the Boston area, the awards are called “Wicked Local Favorites.” With over 500,000 votes from newspaper readers in the area, it’s pretty impressive that Children’s Orchard, Milford, won three awards…and they didn’t even solicit any votes! In the past the store has won an award each year, but this is the first time they have won three! The awards were given to them in the following categories: Children’s Clothing – Regional Bronze for the 18 town region called West 3. Children’s Clothing – Honorable Mention Consignment – #1 in Milford Congratulations on well-deserved recognition and wins to the Children’s Orchard, Milford!  

Summer is officially here, and along with that comes the need for some fun play clothes for your kids!

As the weather gets warmer, kids want to be outside and play. They need shorts and shoes and comfortable tees. At Children’s Orchard, we have all of the things your kids need to play outside – at up to 70% off of retail prices. You can also find clothing and shoes that are gently-used and like-new for your kids. At the same time, you can bring in their gently-used apparel that they’ve outgrown and get cash on-the-spot or use it towards some new outfits for your kids.

Help your kids to get outside and enjoy the summer weather – they can play in comfort in like-new clothing…and you can save yourself a lot of money in the process!