FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Once Upon A Child FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Once Upon A Child FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $327,200–$462,000 to $355,700–$485,900, and the system grows from 430 to 441 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $327,200 | $355,700 | +$28,500 (+8.7%) |
| High end of range | $462,000 | $485,900 | +$23,900 (+5.2%) |
| Full range | $327,200–$462,000 | $355,700–$485,900 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $355,700–$485,900, versus $327,200–$462,000 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$28,500 (+8.7%) and the high end moves by +$23,900 (+5.2%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 430 | 441 | +11 (+2.6%) |
Once Upon A Child reports 441 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 430 in the 2025 filing (+11 (+2.6%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Once Upon A Child included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open an Once Upon A Child franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Once Upon A Child states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $355,700–$485,900, against $327,200–$462,000 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $327,200 to $355,700 (+$28,500 (+8.7%)) and the high end moves from $462,000 to $485,900 (+$23,900 (+5.2%)).
How many locations does Once Upon A Child have?
The 2026 FDD for Once Upon A Child reports 441 outlets in Item 20, against 430 in the 2025 filing — 11 more.
Does Once Upon A Child disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Once Upon A Child included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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