Industry-Leading Franchisee Training & Support
A Franchisee First Approach
We know that the majority of our franchisees join Kid to Kid without any prior business ownership or retail experience. It’s for this reason that Kid to Kid has developed robust training and support resources that will help you thrive in business from day one and every day thereafter. The decision to franchise with Kid to Kid means that you’re never going to be alone in your business.
Our Commitments To You
- Prioritize franchisee success above all else
- Provide comprehensive training & support
- Maintain a tireless commitment to innovation
Startup Training & Support
Starting a business from the ground up can be daunting, especially if you’re going at it alone. That’s where our experienced team comes in! As soon as you’ve signed your franchise agreement, our dedicated new store team is ready to hit the ground running. Throughout the new store process, our team has two primary objectives. First, we’re there to help you get to your Grand Opening as quickly and effectively as possible. From site selection and lease negotiation to store buildout and new store marketing, we’re there to make every step as seamless and stress free as possible. Second, through our comprehensive training curriculum, we’ll help you develop the tools and capabilities you’ll need to build a thriving business.
Industry Leading Training
We have developed a multi-month training curriculum that will help you learn what it takes to successfully operate a Kid to Kid.
Online Training
We have developed an extensive library of online training modules that is continuously updated to cover all of the fundamentals of our business. These modules are invaluable resources that you and your team can refer back to over time.
In-Person Training
You’ll spend several days at our corporate office to help you master our proven business model. You’ll learn how to buy, sell, and manage inventory, how to implement effective marketing strategies, how to effectively lead a team, how to use our software systems, and so much more.
In-Store Internship
We’ll put your newfound knowledge to work in one of our stores. For five days, you’ll work closely with one of our highest-performing franchisees, getting crucial hands-on experience and mastering our business model firsthand. By the time you leave, you’ll be ready to launch your new business with confidence.
Site Selection & Build Out
A key step in the new store process is finding the perfect location. By analyzing a range of considerations, including demographic data, traffic patterns, and visibility, among others, our team will help you pick a location with confidence. From there, we’ll help you with lease negotiation, interior design, equipment orders, and much more. We’ll also conduct a series of walk-throughs to ensure your store is ready to delight customers in your community.
New Store Marketing
Zach Gordon
Co-CEO of BaseCamp
Comprehensive Ongoing Support
Our commitment to you doesn’t end once your store is open. Throughout the life of your franchise, we’ll give you the resources you need to thrive.
Dedicated Operations Consultants
Integrated Marketing Resources
We know most of our franchisees aren’t marketing experts, and they don’t have to be. At Kid to Kid, our goal is to make the complex and ever-changing marketing landscape not only digestible, but also fun! Our full-service team is here to help you with all of your marketing needs, including paid digital advertising, organic social media, local grassroots marketing, promotional campaigns, loyalty programs, and beyond.
Tech Enabled Operating Model
Kid to Kid’s technology infrastructure is truly second-to-none and unlike anything else you’ll see in resale. From our point of sales system, to our inventory management and appraisal program, and beyond, the technological backbone of our stores is all proprietary and built on decades of experience and millions of customer data points. These systems represent a critical competitive advantage of our stores – one that we expect to grow for years to come.
Finance & Accounting Made Easy
Your financial performance is extremely important to us, and we want to ensure that you’re positioned for success. At Kid to Kid, you will benefit from our in-house finance and accounting team, who will keep you organized and help you create an actionable business plan. We’ll also help you find ways to optimize your business by comparing your results vs. other stores and system benchmarks.
Supportive Franchise Community
At Kid to Kid, we firmly believe in the concept that “we’re better together”. Over the years, we’ve heard countless examples of our franchisees going out of their way to provide advice, counsel, and even boots-on-the-ground support to other franchisees across our system. We believe that camaraderie and community-orientation is unlike anything else you’ll find in franchising.