Gymboree Play & Music
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Gymboree Play & Music system.
Gymboree Play & Music 500 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
800#: (800) 520-7529 Tel: (415) 278-7000 Fax: (415) 278-7452
E-mail: cms_gymboree@ifxonline.com
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:
> North America -- Operations in 42 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 39 in CA, 31 in NY, 24 in NJ
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,400 SF; SF, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $70K
Total Investment: $141-287K
Average Total Investment: $150K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
>Franchise: $45K
>Average Franchise Fee: $45K
>Royalty: 6%
>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
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 19
On-Going Support: B,D,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 8 Days Headquarters.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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