Gymboree vs The Earth Collection Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Gymboree Franchise
The Earth Collection Franchise
Investment $81,143 - $267,593$25,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $45,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19761993
Year Franchised 19781993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Gymboree Franchise
The Earth Collection Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Gymboree Franchise
    The Earth Collection 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
    The Earth Collection 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)

    -

    Expansion Plans

     
    Gymboree Franchise
    The Earth Collection 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 The Earth Collection

    Open your own independent THE EARTH COLLECTION concept store and prosper from the market for fashionable, eco friendly garments made from 100% natural fibres. This is not a franchise. There are no fees and no royalties. Introduced to North America, this proven concept is sold in over 500 stores world wide. We are looking for licensees in Ontario. The concept does particularly well in resort/tourist communities.