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With Kid to Kid, our franchise owners have the opportunity to make a positive impact that extends far beyond the four walls of their stores.

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Local Community Impact

Kid to Kid stores serve a vital role in their communities, allowing local families to get cash for clothes their kids no longer need and purchase the next size up for 50-70%+ off original retail. This service can be an especially valuable lifeline during challenging economic periods.


Kid to Kid stores also provide meaningful employment opportunities and are fun, vibrant places for people to interact and express themselves.

Giving Clothes Second Life

Since inception, Kid to Kid and its sister brand, Uptown Cheapskate, have kept over 250 million articles of clothing out of landfills. Extending the life of millions of garments helps promote a cleaner environment for future generations and makes it easy to feel good about growing our business.

  • Fashion is the #2 polluting industry in the world
  • 85% of all textiles end up in landfills each year
  • The equivalent of one garbage truck full of clothes is burned or dumped every second

“There is a high cost for shopping new and customers are waking up to the fact that fast-fashion brands are big polluters. Oil is the #1 polluting industry in the world, and fashion is #2. By shopping in our stores, customers are not only able to look good and save money, but also help support the environment.”

Zach Gordon
Co-CEO

Commitment To Philanthropy

Philanthropy is an important part of our culture at Kid to Kid. Through Charity Fill-A-Bag sales and other community events, our stores support a wide range of charitable causes every year.

 

As just one example, our brands have partnered with buildOn, an organization that builds much-needed schools in developing countries. Since we began working with buildOn, our stores have funded more than 20 schools around the world. Collectively, these schools provide thousands of children with access to education for the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does owning a Kid to Kid franchise create local community impact?
As a Kid to Kid owner, you become a cornerstone of your neighborhood by helping families stretch their paychecks further, generating jobs, and developing a vibrant gathering spot. Your store acts as a financial lifeline, offering instant cash for gently used kids’ clothes while providing next-size-up essentials at 50-70%+ off retail prices, which is especially crucial during challenging economic times. Owners often host family events or partner with schools, strengthening bonds and turning your business into a trusted resource. This not only enhances customer loyalty but also builds a sense of pride in your role as a community leader, where every transaction supports local households.

Kid to Kid champions sustainability by giving clothes a second life, keeping millions of items out of landfills and countering the massive pollution from fast fashion, which ranks as the world’s #2 polluter after oil and gas. Since inception, Kid to Kid and its sister brand Uptown Cheapskate have helped recycle over 250 million articles of clothing, reducing waste and conserving resources like water and energy tied to new production. This green ethos resonates with today’s parents, driving repeat business while letting you contribute to a healthier planet through everyday operations.

Our commitment to giving back is woven into the fabric of the franchise. As an owner, you’ll lead local drives tailored to your community, from toy collections to scholarship funds, amplifying impact while engaging customers in feel-good shopping. This structured yet flexible philanthropy not only aligns with our values but also boosts your store’s visibility and emotional connection with patrons. One specific organization that Kid to Kid franchise owners have supported over the years is buildOn. Through that partnership, our franchise has helped fund the construction of 21 schools in developing countries like Mali, Haiti, and Nepal. These efforts have opened educational doors for thousands of children worldwide, breaking cycles of poverty through literacy and opportunity.

Let’s Get Started!

Are you ready to magnify your impact with Kid to Kid? Take the first step by getting in touch with our franchise team today.