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Contact Info:
1339 Oliver Road, Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94534
Email: Franchiseinfo@apricotlaneusa.com
Telephone: (707) 469-3921
Websites: https://apricotlanefranchise.com,
https://www.apricotlanefranchising.com/

Be supported by the #1 women’s fashion franchise!

Have you been looking for the chance to own your own business but weren’t sure how to get the support you need to succeed? We help our new owners quickly become THE “favorite place to shop” for their local customers. We believe in making the dream of business ownership as easy and as real as possible, and our franchise allows your dream to become a reality!

The Investment

When you start your very own Apricot Lane Boutique clothing franchise, you’re taking your first step toward a fun and exciting career in fashion. Our apparel franchise opportunity represents one of the very best in the industry, with a time-tested business model, unmatched franchisor training and support, and a respected brand name that is beloved by women of all ages. We believe in making the dream of business ownership as easy and as real as possible, and our affordable franchise allows that dream to become a reality!

The Opportunity

When it comes to fashion, nobody does it better than Apricot Lane Boutique, and our customers know it. We’ve built our women’s fashion franchise reputation on our ability to bring the hottest runway styles to our customers quickly and affordably. Ours is a powerhouse clothing boutique franchise brand that appeals to women of all ages and equips its franchisees to take control of their futures. When you open a retail clothing franchise with us, you create not only your opportunity to live a rewarding life. 

Not All Clothing Boutique Franchise Opportunities are Created Equal!

Some are better than others, and when you become an Apricot Lane Boutique franchise owner, you’re taking advantage of one of the very best boutique franchise opportunities out there. Founded in 2007, Apricot Lane Boutique is a dynamic, stylish, responsive, truly affordable franchise opportunity that empowers its owners to take charge of their futures. Our stores are located in high-traffic shopping centers, downtown business districts, and tourist destinations, bringing the latest clothing and accessories to customers quickly. 

The true strength of any good franchise system comes from its franchisees, and some of our best ideas and solutions have been initiated by ours! We truly are stronger when we work together — that's the power of franchising — and it’s that philosophy that sets Apricot Lane apart as one of the most respected fashion franchise opportunities out there.

A Truly Unique Franchise Opportunity

Apricot Lane Boutique is unique in its mission to bring the hottest new fashion styles and trends to our stores as soon as they hit the runway. Consumers want the trendiest runway looks the moment they see them, without the hefty price tags that luxury brands are famous for. We stand apart from other clothing boutique franchise opportunities by offering customers the best of cutting-edge styles in a faster and more affordable way. Our franchisees and corporate buyers team up to attend some of the largest fashion trade shows in America. In addition, each week our corporate buyer meets with vendors from the Los Angeles fashion district to provide franchisees with insight into new opportunities. When you partner with us, you’ll have the ability to quickly update merchandise so your boutique is always carrying the latest fashions, right off the runway! 

Fit is important to us. All clothing boutique franchise opportunities require hard work, ambition, passion, and a drive to succeed. We look for these qualities—and a few more—in each of our prospective franchisees. The Apricot Lane Boutique franchise opportunity offers you the chance to expand your horizons, use your skills, and accomplish something new, all while following your dream of business ownership and your passion for fashion.

As an Apricot Lane Boutique franchise owner, you’ll be operating a beautiful and inviting business where women and girls can shop, enjoy each other’s company, and bond over shared interests. Our boutiques offer more than just beautiful clothing and accessories to the communities they serve —they foster kinship and togetherness.

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Apricot Lane Boutique family? We think you just might!

Are You the Right Fit for Apricot Lane Boutique?

The Fashion Boutique Customers Crave

The clothing franchise industry is constantly changing, as styles and preferences adjust season by season, week by week. Many women everywhere are following the dynamic trends they see on runways, Instagram, and fashion blogs as they explore new ways to express themselves and their unique style through their choices in clothing and accessories. 

When it comes to boutique franchise opportunities, Apricot Lane Boutique is on the cutting edge, buying the hottest styles each week to afford our customers the beautiful and unique clothing options they love. We’re leaders in the fast-fashion industry, making our clothing franchise opportunity truly one of a kind. 

We know you might have questions — and we’re only too happy to answer them!

Being an Empowered Owner

Think about it: you’ve spent years dreaming about owning a business and being your own boss. You love fashion and love the idea of helping women and girls express themselves through their choices in clothing and accessories. So, what’s stopping you from taking that dream and turning it into reality? Now you can — with an Apricot Lane Boutique franchise opportunity! 

When you become an Apricot Lane Boutique franchise owner, you are empowered to take charge of your future. You’ll not only have the freedom to choose the styles you’ll carry in your store, but we’ll make sure to provide you with unmatched training to prepare you for success, and we’ll support you at every turn. 

Best of all, you’ll become a valued member of your community, as your customers learn quickly that if they want the latest looks and the hottest trends in fashion, they won’t have to go anywhere else but your Apricot Lane boutique!

Apricot Lane Boutique has changed the face of the clothing franchise world. Our affordable franchise gives our franchisees the freedom to choose the inventory they sell, the training to show them how to succeed, and the support to help them through every obstacle. 

YES PLEASE!

An Affordable Franchise!

Our initial franchise fee is incredibly affordable at just $39,500, especially when you consider all the resources that we provide, from training to technology and everything in between. The csot to open a new store starts at $150,000 (does not include the franchise fee) for the first-time franchisee. We also offer a $5,000 discount on the initial franchise fee for military veterans. 

The initial investment range includes everything you will need to open your doors such as store design, inventory, furniture and fixtures, equipment, site selection and leasing consultant, on-site training, and in-store merchandising. 

If You Love What You Do, You’ll Never Work a Day in Your Life 

What Does My Investment Go Toward?

Building a career as a business owner is a big decision, and considering the total investment is an essential part of that decision. Before you decide where you want to invest your money, you probably want to know where it is going! That’s why we have put together this chart to show you quickly and efficiently exactly what your investment gets you.

*This is the minimum price and could be more depending on boutique size & location. Note this does not include working capital 

* See the current Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”), Item 7, for a complete detailed breakdown of the potential investment.

The Time Is Now

Keep in mind that the overall process to open a boutique of your own takes several months. If your goal is to be open and in business within the next 6 months or so, then you’re doing the right thing to start talking with us right now!

Be Happy

Our owners are happy to be doing robust business. Hear them describe what it’s like to be part of the #1 women’s fashion franchise

Make Others Happy

Our owners form deep relationships with customers, making them friends & fans. Hear what makes Apricot Lane Boutique so special from the customer’s point of view

Location

Before we award a franchise, we come out to meet you personally and spend the day looking at real estate. This visit happens at our expense. We also introduce you to our leasing reps to tour other potential locations after our visit. Why? Because location, location, location is really that important!

Support at Every Step

We know that without proper onboarding, our franchisees cannot do their jobs, which is why we go the extra mile to ensure that you are trained properly. Our outstanding training is just one of the reasons why Apricot Lane Boutique franchisees thrive. 

From the beginning, we train our franchisees with all the tools that they need to operate their businesses.You'll spend time with various members of our team to learn the necessary skills to get your boutique off the ground while learning all aspects of operating a retail business.

Boutique Design

We’re with you from start to finish with the design, architecture, layout and planogram of your new boutique. Before you open, you’ll receive training on merchandising, product knowledge, hiring, customer service, and operating your POS system. Our professional Merchandiser will be there in person before and during your Grand Opening. And our support continues after you open to make sure your business thrives.

Responsive Training

The Apricot Lane Boutique team is one of a kind. Each member of our franchise team brings their skills and expertise to our business, which in turn helps YOU grow your businesses. We have marketing experts, merchandising pros, fashion buyers, graphic designers, visual merchandisers, administrative assistants and franchising managers, all of whom are dedicated to helping our franchisees thrive. You’ll spend time with various members of our team of retail experts to teach you all aspects of operating your retail business. It includes live video conferences sequenced across several months to ensure you are developing the skills you need at a comfortable pace

One of the hallmarks of the Apricot Lane Boutique franchise is the ongoing support that we provide to our franchisees. Resources like best-practices webinars, one-on-one insights meetings to help you optimize your business, a company-wide intranet, in-house marketing agency, merchandising tools, and more. Our best-in-class support resources provide our franchise owners everything they need to focus on what’s important: delivering a unique boutique experience that ensures Apricot Lane Boutique is “her favorite place to shop!” 

Merchandising

When deciding on the appearance of your boutique, you will have choices of approved looks and will also be able to pick out many pieces to show your own personality and reflect your marketplace. 

Our merchant team helps you assemble the ideal mix of apparel, jewelry, and accessories along with attractive fixtures to showcase your products in the best way.

Resources

To make it easy for you to plan and execute marketing, we have a website that has a complete library of general marketing and the latest seasonal campaigns so you can download digital items or order printed and other promotional items like posters, signs, bags, boxes and more with just a few clicks.

The Next Step

A 15 minute Intro call is the next step in learning more about what it takes to become a franchisee and have an Apricot Lane Boutique of your own. Use this link to

Ongoing Support

After your grand opening, we want you to continue developing and learning best practices, so we scheduled support calls with various team members at regular intervals for you to talk about your Boutique sales results, buying, visual merchandising, marketing, social media, staffing and more. 

We have seasonal planning video calls with all of our owners to help you plan ahead for important trends, strategize to maximize your business, learn best practices, share ideas and collaborate with other owners.

In addition to our seasonal planning calls, there is also an annual owners conference to allow you to network and really connect with other owners.

Throughout the year, our franchisees are invited to attend major apparel shows like the Dallas Market and MAGIC in Las Vegas. These shows provide an opportunity for you to see and buy the newest styles from hundreds of vendors, meet other Apricot Lane Boutique owners, network, learn about upcoming trends, attend amazing seminars and more. 

In-Market Experiences

Marketing Support

We have an in-house marketing department that becomes part of your extended team. Together, we work to promote the Apricot Lane Boutique brand while maximizing your visibility to your local community and customers. We provide cost-effective ready-to-use advertising materials and fully developed campaigns. We also provide consulting, concept development, design services, and training. All the resources you need to effectively advertise and drive traffic to your boutique.

Your customers like to have a relationship with you that extends outside of your physical boutique, so we set you up with a robust digital presence that allows you to always stay in front of your customers, and them to always stay engaged with you.

Digitally Present

After you have completed our training program, your next few weeks will focus on getting your boutique open. You will receive a majority of the products at your home to price and tag them, while also hiring your staff. Days before your Grand Opening, we send a merchandiser to your boutique for support with the final setup of visual merchandising, POS setup and your Boutique is transformed from boxes to a beautiful fashion boutique. After your Grand Opening, our support continues with ongoing training, webinars, continuing education, merchandising consultation and networking.

The Final Transformation

Our merchant team shares insights into the ideal product mix for your boutique, how to price, seasonally assort and more. We even have a buyer in the L.A. Fashion District who is constantly finding the newest products from hundreds of vendors and keeping you informed of the “Must-Have” styles and negotiating exclusive discounts that you get as part of the Apricot Lane Boutique family. Our goal is to help you assort your boutique with the very best and latest styles for your local customer base, because ultimately it is YOU in control of the buy. 

We empower YOU.

Buying

Technology

Your Point of Sale (POS) system is an important engine that drives your retail business. As an Apricot Lane Boutique franchisee, you can be confident that your POS is powerful and easy to learn. Our POS provider, LightSpeed has a relationship with us that comes with discounts, custom reports, low processing rates and opportunities not available to any other retailer big or small. All Apricot Lane Boutique computers are Apple for streamlined training, ease of use and integration. We have the ability to remotely log in to securely assist you so technical support is just a phone call away!

(1) See the current Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”), Item 19, for a complete detailed breakdown of the average sales.

(2) This is the minimum price and could be more depending on boutique size & location. Note this does not include working capital or the franchise fee. See the current Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”), Item 7, for a complete detailed breakdown of the potential investment.

Get Your Free Report

The franchise guide on the Apricot Lane Business model includes: 

✓ The revenue model 
✓ Location selection & store design
✓ How we attract repeat customers
✓ Ways we support franchisees 
✓ Next steps