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Gymboree Play & Music
Development and learning programs for children under 5
Despite being more than a quarter-of-a-century old, The Gymboree Corporation is still a retail toddler, stumbling periodically, learning quickly, and growing fast. The Gymboree Corporation sells clothes and accessories for kids in the US and Canada. About 600 Gymboree stores carry colorful, fashionable playsuits and rompers for kids up to 12 years old. Gymboree also operates 90-plus Janie and Jack (newborn and toddler apparel), about 100 Gymboree Outlet stores and two online stores: gymboree.com and janieandjack.com. The firm also provides parent-child play programs (designed to enhance child development) at some 555 franchised and three company-operated centers in the US and about 30 other countries.
Gymboree Play & Music
500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-7925
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1976 |
| Franchising since | 1978 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 3 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 34% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 225 | 467 | 8 |
| 2010 | 231 | 458 | 8 |
| 2009 | 228 | 419 | 8 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $79,838 - $260,999 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $70,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
An upbeat personality and able to communicate to both parents and children
Management background including sales, marketing and financial skills
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Gymboree Play & Music
500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-7925
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The Gymboree Corporation
Despite being more than a quarter-of-a-century old, The Gymboree Corporation is still a retail toddler, stumbling periodically, learning quickly, and growing fast. The Gymboree Corporation sells clothes and accessories for kids in the US and Canada. About 600 Gymboree stores carry colorful, fashionable playsuits and rompers for kids up to ...
| Company Type: | Public |
| Employees: | 10,400 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | 9.5% |
| Executives: | Matthew K. (Matt) McCauley, Chairman and CEOKip M. Garcia, PresidentBlair W. Lambert, COO, CFO, and Director |
| Rankings: | S&P 600, |
| Sales: | $920,800,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 16.3% |
| Net Income: | $80,300,000 |
| 1 Year Net Income Growth: | 33.3% |
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| Industries: | Apparel & Accessories Retail |
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| Top Competitors: | The GapTalbotsTarget |
Gymboree Play & Music
500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-7925
