Gymboree vs Amichi Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gymboree Franchise
Amichi Franchise
Investment $81,143 - $267,593$87,500 - $345,200
Franchise Fee $45,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1976-
Year Franchised 1978-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gymboree Franchise
Amichi Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Gymboree Franchise
    Amichi Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Gymboree Franchise
    Amichi Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Gymboree Franchise
    Amichi Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Amichi

    If you are passionate about the world of fashion and wish to be independent or to diversify your business, Amichi has much to offer you.

    Mutual trust, established management systems and the integration of the value chain, allow Amichi franchisees to offer a quick and effective service to their customers.

    Our commitment is based upon a list of common goals and objectives. Amichi has developed Geomarketing studies in order to help us to grow as a company and to determine the viability of our business practices. All results from these studies are analyzed and evaluated in order for us to be able to best establish ourselves in different regions and to adhere to different business models.

    At the heart of our business model is a complex structure of logistics, technology and information systems which allow us to co-ordinate, control and monitor the commercial mix. Added to that, our infrastructure allows for economies of scale and gives us clear competitive advantage in the market place.

    Amichi brings with it a strong brand image, which is supported by our experience of more than 25 years in the marketplace. Architects and interior designers make the most of retail spaces, carefully assigning decorative techniques in a way that reflects our important corporate image.

    Window dressing, merchandising and promotion are just some of the techniques that our operations team develops together with the franchisee, creating synergy in our workforce.

    Discover the benefits of joining a strong and well renowned Spanish business chain and be part of our international expansion plan.