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Children's clothing retailer and play center
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.
The investment required to open a Gymboree Franchise is between $81,143-$267,593. There is an initial franchise fee of $45,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Gymboree name.
Children's clothing retailer closing two Greater Cincinnati stores
A national children's clothing retailer plans to close 350 stores, including two of its five stores in the Tri-State, as it restructures in bankruptcy, the company said.Gymboree, based in San Francisco, said it will begin closing sales on Tuesday. The chain is closing 11 stores in Ohio, including tw...
Gymboree Ranks #254 On Franchise 500 List
Gymboree was ranked #254 by Entrepreneur Magazine on their Franchise 500 List for 2014
About The Gymboree Corporation
The Gymboree Corporation's specialty retail brands offer unique, high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service. As of May 3, 2014, the Company operated a ...
Gymboree Inks Franchise Deal In Middle East
Children's clothing seller Gymboree Corp. signed a deal to put franchises in the Middle East.
Stores in Dubai are supposed to open later this year.
San Francisco-based Gymboree (NASDAQ: GYMB) inked this deal with Azadea G Group Ltd.
Said Daher is CEO of Beirut-based Azadea Group Holding SAL...
Gymboree Play&music Planning To Set Up A German Franchise Network
The American franchise, Gymboree Play&Music, a provider of developmental play, music and art classes for parents and children aged newborn to five, is planning to set up a network of franchisees in Germany. Gymboree has announced that its first branch is expected to open up in Munich this autumn and...
The Gymboree Corporation Announces Executive Management Changes
The Gymboree Corporation (GYMB) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved several executive changes. Lisa Harper, currently Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, has been named to the newly created position of Chief Creative Officer and will continue as Chairman. Matthew ...
Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 318 | 19 | 182 | 7 |
2004 | 304 | 19 | 164 | 11 |
2003 | 329 | 19 | 172 | 18 |
2002 | 311 | 20 | 131 | 23 |
2001 | 300 | 20 | 100 | 26 |
International: Africa, Central America, Eastern Europe, South America, Western Europe,
Expense | In-House | Third Party |
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Franchise Fee | No | No |
Startup Costs | No | No |
Equipment | No | No |
Inventory | No | No |
Accounts Receivable | No | No |
Payroll | No | No |
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
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)
Business Experience:
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Gymboree Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Gymboree
500 Howard
San Francisco,
CA
94105