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CHILDREN’S ORCHARD: A Great Business Idea

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 Children's Orchard mom and toddler looking through three racks of little girl clothes in storeyears 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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Ronald G. Olson

President

Ron Olson has been President and a Director of NTY Franchise Company since October 2006. Ron’s background included starting his career at Dayton’s Department Store, where he held many management positions. In 1977 he opened his own furniture store in Minnesota, which was a Drexel Heritage prototype store. In 1988 he co-founded Grow Biz International, now called Winmark. The first franchise rights that Olson purchased and started marketing was Play It Again Sports. Olson continued buying the Franchise rights for Once Upon A Child, Plato’s Closet, and Music Go Round. Today there over 1,000 Franchise locations.

Under NTY Franchise Company, the franchise rights were bought for Clothes Mentor and New Uses. In 2013 Olson bought Laptop Exchange and changed the name to Device Pitstop. In 2014 the company opened NTY Clothing Exchange and NTY Kids, now Children’s Orchard. There are currently 204 stores sold and 133 stores opened under the NTY Franchise umbrella.

Chad Olson

Chief Operations Officer

Chad Olson has been Chief Operations Officer of NTY Franchise Company since January 2007. From May 1994 to December 2006, he held various positions for Winmark Corporation (f/k/a Grow Biz International, Inc.), including Field Operations Manager for the Once Upon a Child concept from 1999 to 2002, and Regional Operations Manager for the Plato’s Closet concept from 2002 to 2006.

Sarah Primmer

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

Sarah Primmer is the Vice President of Finance and Human Resources for NTY Franchise Company. She joined the company in January 2014. Prior to joining NTY, Sarah spent over 25 years as the controller and business manager of a local sales and marketing firm calling on Target stores.

Michael D. Smith

Vice President of Strategic Planning

Michael D. Smith has held numerous roles with NTY Franchise since 2010. He is currently the Vice President of Franchise Development and Strategic Planning. From December 2000 to July 2010, Michael held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the franchise company Laptop Xchange. From June 1994 to December 2000, Michael held numerous roles within the Grow Biz International brands of Play It Again Sports and Computer Renaissance. These roles included Corporate Store Management, Field Operation Specialist, and Franchisee.

Jenny Mann

Vice President of Operations | Executive Director of IT

Jenny Mann is the Senior Vice President Clothes Mentor and Children’s Orchard. In February of 2024, Jenny took on her current role overseeing IT, Marketing and the e-commerce platforms for both brands. Prior to this, Jenny was the Director of Marketing for NTY Franchise Company since January 2013. Jenny started with the NTY Franchise Company in 2008 with Clothes Mentor and has held many roles, including; Store Manager, New Store Opener, and Regional Operations Manager. Before joining NTY Franchise Company, Jenny worked for Old Navy (Gap, Inc.) and Target in management roles.

Michelle Vaudrin

Senior Director of Operations

Michelle Vaudrin is the Senior Director of Operations for Clothes Mentor and Children’s Orchard. Prior to joining NTY Franchise Company in March 2016, she worked in leadership roles for Burlington, American Eagle and Macy’s. Michelle attended University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in Retail Merchandising and Business Administration. She brings extensive background in training of strategies, merchandising, customer service and multi-unit store operations to the team.

Ashley Huebner

Director of Marketing

Ashley Huebner oversees NTY Franchise Company’s marketing and advertising efforts to drive sales, build brand awareness and lead the planning on how to effectively market both brands. She leads creative initiatives for NTY Franchise Company, driving the brands’ vision in aesthetics, tone, and trends to elevate our brand position as a leader in the resale category. Ashley joined the Clothes Mentor team in March of 2015. Ashley has 8+ years of Graphic Design experience. Ashley holds a strong background in design, user experience, and a passion for creativity. She holds a BA degree in Advertising and Art.

Jessica Fix

Franchise Contract and Office Administrator

Jessica Fix is the Franchise Contracts and Office Administrator for NTY Franchise Company. She started with the company in January of 2018. Jessica works alongside the Franchise Development Team and provides office support to the headquarter office. She has 20 years in the franchise industry, previously working for Carlson Leisure Group/Travel Leaders Franchise Group in a variety of roles, such as Database Coordinator, Legal Contract Administrator, and Executive Assistant to the Franchise Sales Team.