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Initial investment
$121K - $280K
Units as of 2016
738 Decrease

Company Overview

San Francisco mother Joan Barnes created the Gymboree Play & Music Program in 1976 when she couldn't find a safe place for new parents and children to play and exercise together. There are now locations across the United States and throughout the world. Gymboree Play & Music centers offer different classes each week for children ranging from newborn through 4 years old. Classes are designed to stimulate the senses and encourage children's development.

About Gymboree Play & Music

Industry Children's Businesses
Related Categories Children's Enrichment Programs: Miscellaneous, Tutoring, Children's Fitness Programs, Fitness
Founded 1976
Parent Company Gymboree
Leadership Mark Breitbard, CEO
Corporate Address 500 Howard
San Francisco, CA 94105
Social Facebook

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1978 (46 years)
# of employees at HQ 14
# of Units 738 (as of 2016)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Gymboree Play & Music franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$35,000 - $45,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$120,935 - $279,900
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$270,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$90,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
Discounts on opening inventory
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
3.25%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing Gymboree Play & Music has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

Classroom Training 8 days
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 3-4
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022