USA Baby

Juvenile accessories and furniture

USA Baby was founded in 1975 by Alan Levine. It began franchising in 1986 and the chain now includes international locations. USA Baby offers more than 2,000 items for infant and child care. The privately held company is based in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a USA Baby Franchises?

Total Investment: $344,000-$650,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $23,400-$60,200
Royalty Fee: 3%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact USA Baby

USA Baby News

Baby Love
In 2000, Art and Laura Dague, now 44 and 48, respectively, were at a loss as they prepared for the arrival of their adopted child from Russia. They wanted to find quality children's furniture, but the lack of stores providing this basic need surprised them. Years later, when they were going into... more

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Franchise History

When did the first USA Baby open? 1975
When did USA Baby start Franchising? 1986

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2007	69	0	1	0
2005	66	0	1	0
2004	61	0	3	0
2003	63	0	3	0
2002	59	0	3	0
2001	53	0	2	0

Expansion Plans

International: Canada, Mexico,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): regional & national commercial lenders

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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• Franchises $250K to $500K

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