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Gymboree Play & Music
- Gymboree Play Programs, Inc.
- GYMB
San Francisco, CA 94105
- (877) 449-6932 / (415) 278-7925
- (415) 278-7452 (Fax)
- Ms. Blossom Barnes, Franchise Development Administrator
- [email protected]
GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC has been providing childhood development programs for young children and their parents for more than 30 years. GYMBOREE's core belief is that children should develop at their own pace via physical, mental and creative activities in a fun environment -- with parents by their side. There are more than 600 GYMBOREE locations in 30 countries. Franchisees have access to a wide selection of branded consumer products for resale, and gain a competitive advantage with children's clothing stores.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1978
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 694 | 98.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 8 | 1.1% |
| Total Operating Units | 702 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 293 | 43.9% | In 42 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 15 | 2.2% | In 4 Provinces |
| International | 359 | 53.8% | In 30 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 667 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 39 |
| New Jersey | 31 |
| New York | 24 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
Back to TopSupport and Training
General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 19 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | N/A |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | N/A |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Headquarters | 8 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $250K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $25K-45K |
| Total Investment | $77-271K |
| Average Total Investment | $174K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $45K |
| On-Going Royalty | 6% |
| Average Royalty | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 2.25% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 3 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 2,400 |
| Preferred Site Types | Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall |
| Encourages Conversions | No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 15 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, India, Europe |
