Gymboree vs Shoes-n-Feet Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Gymboree vs Shoes-n-Feet including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gymboree Franchise
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Investment $81,143 - $267,593$185,800 - $313,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19761998
Year Franchised 19782002
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gymboree Franchise
Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Gymboree Franchise
    Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Gymboree Franchise
    Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
    Training -Available at franchisee's location
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 44% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 66% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Gymboree Franchise
    Shoes-n-Feet Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Gymboree

    San Francisco mother Joan Barnes created the Gymboree Play and Music Program in 1976 when she couldn't find a safe place for new parents and children to play and exercise together. There are now locations across the United States and throughout the world.

    Gymboree Play and Music centers offer different classes each week for children ranging from newborn through 4 years old. Classes are designed to stimulate the senses and encourage children's development.

    About Shoes-n-Feet


    The SHOES-n-FEET concept is ahead of the pack. We are committed to offering the best-looking and most comfortable shoes and orthotics at fair prices in a relaxing, educational environment. We have a commitment to customer service and going the extra mile.
    SHOES-n-FEET's  unique combination of retail, education and service has "closed the loop" between the medical community, their patients, and retail shoe stores and is a win-win for everyone.
    Company history: Five generations in the making.