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Gymboree Play & Music

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Gymboree Play & Music
500 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
800#: (800) 520-7529
Tel: (415) 278-7000
Fax: (415) 278-7452
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.gymboree.com
Contact: Mrs. Eva Crosland, Manager Franchise Development


GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC has been providing childhood development programs for young children and their parents for 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 500 GYMBOREE locations in 24 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


Established: 1976
First Franchise: 1978
Franchise Units: 539
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 543

Distribution:
U.S. -- 299; Canada -- 20; International -- 224
-North America -- Operations in 42 States, 4 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 39 in CA, 31 in NY, 24 in NJ

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,400 SF; SF, SC, RM (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $70K
Total Investment: $141-287K
Average Total Investment: $150.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees:
-Franchise: $45K
-Average Franchise Fee: $45.0K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 2.25%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 19
On-Going Support: B,D,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 8 Days Headquarters.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: India, Europe

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