Kid to Kid Franchise

Kid to Kid’s operating roots date to 1992. Its predecessor was organized in 1993 and began offering franchises in March 1994. The current franchisor, Kid to Kid Franchise System, LLC, was organized in July 2022, acquired the system’s franchise assets through a BaseCamp transaction in September and began franchising in October 2022. It is based in North Salt Lake, Utah.

BaseCamp Franchising is the immediate parent and provides operations, technology, software, marketing and bookkeeping services. Sister brand Uptown Cheapskate serves a different resale customer group: teens and young adults. Kid to Kid focuses on children and expecting mothers, buying eligible used merchandise from the surrounding community and offering it for sale alongside new products. Appraisal, product condition, pricing and merchandising are central to the store’s daily work.

The initial franchise fee is $35,000. Opening costs include real estate improvements, fixtures, opening inventory, technology, signage, promotion and additional funds for three months. The premises estimates assume approximately 5,000 square feet in a community shopping center. Multiple-store development has a separate agreement and schedule. The brand’s investment resource provides a route to further franchise information.

New franchisees begin with approximately 13 hours of online training covering register procedures, merchandise buying, management and related store roles. The in-person program then takes place over three days at the corporate office in North Salt Lake and at Salt Lake City-area stores. Topics include sourcing and processing merchandise, inventory management, merchandising, markdowns, customer experience, staff management, technology, finance and marketing.

The training requirement also includes a six-day, 50-hour internship at a mutually agreed Kid to Kid location. The franchise fee covers the initial training and internship for the owner and one additional person, while attendees pay travel, lodging, meals and applicable wages. The franchisor assists with site evaluation, offers input on store plans and construction, and provides specifications and supplier information for fixtures and equipment. For an owner’s first store, on-site assistance is provided the day before, the day of and the day after the grand opening.

BaseCamp’s required software suite includes Baseline point-of-sale and product appraisal tools, IMAP inventory management and Vendor Check-in. Ongoing resources include training materials, purchasing and pricing guidance, operational and inventory procedures, technology support and bookkeeping services. The New Store Service provides local launch advertising, while continuing marketing programs support promotion after opening. These systems connect merchandise intake, store management and the customer shopping experience.

Kid to Kid offers a retail business with two closely related customer activities: families bring in products their children have outgrown, and shoppers look for suitable items for their current needs. The store owner manages that local flow of merchandise through buying decisions, quality assessment, pricing and presentation. For someone who enjoys retail detail and customer interaction, this provides a varied role with a clear focus on children’s products.

The combination of appraisal software, inventory tools, training and store procedures gives owners a defined framework for running the operation. The internship adds experience inside an existing store before launch, and the opening support connects preparation with the first days of serving customers. BaseCamp’s support functions cover several areas of store administration as well as merchandising and marketing.

The first six months require full-time, on-site supervision by the individual franchisee or an owner holding at least 10% of the business entity. After that, a trained owner or manager must directly manage the store on-site. This makes Kid to Kid a fit for an owner prepared to participate in the store’s launch and develop a capable team around buying, selling and customer service.

For questions about product purchasing, inventory, premises, staffing and service responsibilities, read our retail franchise buyer checklist and adapt the comparison to this offering.