Gymboree Play & Music
We provide play-based programs for infants and young children from birth to age 5, including sensory-motor play classes, music, art, and birthday and themed parties. Our programs are designed for parents and caregivers with young children, and parent participation is required in most classes. We operate through Gymboree Play & Music centers and a mobile model that brings classes to preschools, day care centers, community centers, and other approved locations. Our offerings use proprietary equipment, curriculum, and teaching methods to create structured classes and activities for early childhood development and enrichment. We also offer virtual curriculum options that can be shared with customers.
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Art, Music & Design
Brand highlights
- CEOXinkai Chen
- Headquarters3180 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94403
- Year founded1976
- Year started franchising1992
- IndustryArt, Music & Design
- Locations open45 (-29 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$56,250 - $389,100
- Franchise fee$45,000
- Royalty6% of Gross Receipts
- Brand fundUp to 5% of Gross Receipts; currently 3.25%
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-03-13
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| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Gymboree Play & Music franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
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| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Gymboree Play & Music franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Gymboree Play & Music. | |
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Location data
| Total locations | 45 |
| Franchise locations | 44 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
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Based on 1 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
May 21, 2026The enrollement process gives you a great age range. The children grow so fast so you have to be flexible with the families. It's a luxury, so middle class families are a good marketing target.
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