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Gymboree Play Programs, Inc Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Gymboree Play Programs, Inc.

Based on 2015 FDD · 1 filing in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
31
F
Very High Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
F
30/100
4/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Gymboree Play Programs, Inc franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Gymboree Play Programs, Inc franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $120K – $277K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$120K – $277K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
12.5%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $300 franchise fee · 11% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$120K – $277K
MinMid: $199KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$300
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
5%
Total Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
178
-14 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -7.2%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
7.3%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
12.5%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: Missing Item 19 disclosure · MEDIUM: Royalty burden above 10% · MEDIUM: Significant unit decline · LOW: Single-year corpus
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Gymboree Play Programs, Inc vs. Fitness Average

MetricGymboree Play Programs, IncFitness Avg
SBA Default Rate12.5%▼3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 18.1%
Total Investment$199K$420K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2014-2025). 19 loans across 11 states.

Default Rate
12.5%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
19
11 states
Total Loan Volume
$4.1M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$215K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
13
Paid in Full (68%)
3
Currently Active
2
Charged Off (3.4% by $)
$137K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
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  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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