Gymboree Play & Music Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

For over 45 years, our brand has been sparking a love of learning with millions of families around the world, with research-based play programs designed by experts. Whether it's our Home Office team or our franchise community, the Gymboree Play & Music brand has proven expertise in early childhood education and franchise management.

With Gymboree Play & Music franchise ownership, you get the small business owner experience, but with the added benefits of a big business network. As a franchise owner you have the autonomy to create your class schedule and assign roles to your team, plus the flexibility to establish a work-life balance.

Our custom curriculum supports "whole child" development and is uniquely created around the 3 keys to early childhood learning (social/emotional, cognitive, and physical). The curriculum has been fully created for you, but we encourage our franchisees and teachers to bring their own flair and style to their classes. We offer a robust initial franchise training where we "train the trainer", so that you feel confident going back to your location and training your teachers. Plus, there is ongoing support from our training team for you and your teachers. As a global brand, families can feel comfortable that their experience will be the same no matter where in the world they attend a Gymboree Play & Music class.

Established: 1976
First Unit Franchised: 1979
Franchised Units: 50
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Arizona - AZ, California - CA, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Hawaii - HI, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Michigan - MI, Nevada - NV, New Jersey - NJ, New York - NY, Ohio - OH, Texas - TX, Virginia - CA
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: Yes

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
7 to 8 day Initial FranchiseTraining with Program or Operations online training every quarter.

What does a Gymboree Play & Music Franchise Cost?

Gymboree Play & Music franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $25,000 to $90,000
Total Investment: $56,250 to $389,100
Minimum Net Worth: $50,000
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty: 6%
Ad: 3.25%
Item 19: No
Average Number of Employees: 5
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes

Is Gymboree Play & Music a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Gymboree Play & Music is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Gymboree Play & Music a Home Based franchise?

No. Gymboree Play & Music is not a home based franchise opportunity.

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What Do Gymboree Play & Music Franchise Owners Make?

This information is not available. Gymboree Play & Music does not offer an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is Gymboree Play & Music a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. Gymboree Play & Music is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does Gymboree Play & Music Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Gymboree Play & Music franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Gymboree Play & Music Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Gymboree Play & Music franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Gymboree Play & Music Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. Gymboree Play & Music franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Gymboree Play & Music Looking for International franchisees?

Yes. Gymboree Play & Music franchise is looking for International franchisees.

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Additional Categories

Child Related

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Home Based Franchise

Item 19 Franchise

Veteran Discount

B2B

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

Yes

E2 Visa Franchise

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Gymboree Play & Music Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

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