Educational Outfitters vs Gymboree Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Educational Outfitters Franchise
Gymboree Franchise
Investment $82,600 - $198,150$81,143 - $267,593
Franchise Fee $29,500$45,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19981976
Year Franchised 20011978
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Educational Outfitters Franchise
Gymboree Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Educational Outfitters Franchise
    Gymboree 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
     
    Educational Outfitters Franchise
    Gymboree Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

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

    		 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
     
    Educational Outfitters Franchise
    Gymboree Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Educational Outfitters

    Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Educational Outfitters was founded by Jamey and Brian Elrod in 1998 to make school uniform shopping more convenient for parents. The company sells tops, bottoms, jackets and accessories for public and private elementary, junior high and high school students.Educational Outfitters is the first franchise opportunity that offers retail stores-selling school uniforms and dress code apparel. Our customers are parents of students enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade at private, parochial, Christian and public schools. This is a huge and growing market. Not only are enrollments at private secular and religious schools growing, but also an increasing number of public schools are turning to uniforms and dress codes as a means of improving scholastic achievement, conduct, safety and self-esteem.

    We are committed to our customers and our franchise owners, and this culminates in our stated two-fold company purpose: "To seek, serve, and honor God as a business, and to have a multiplying impact on the lives our business touches."

    For our customers, we work to provide superior products, service, value, and convenience. For our franchise system, we deploy our proven concept, systems, and best efforts to help our owners succeed in their local markets.

    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.