Worth It?HistoryDatabaseCompareDistress SignalsFDD Changes
FitnessLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 85/100

Gymboree Play & Music

Based on 2024 FDD · 3 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
53
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
Full analysis unlocks:
✓ Cash-on-Cash return
✓ Payback period
✓ SBA default rate
✓ Red flags assessment
✓ Comparable franchises
Get Access to Pro →Already have access? Sign in →
Total Investment Range$56K – $389K
MinMid: $223KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
3.3%
Total Burden
9.3%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
40
-1 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
→ -2.4%
Year over year
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
Premium Data

Unlock Full Franchise Analysis

SBA default rate, Risk Score, CoC%, investment benchmarks, and unit growth for Gymboree Play & Music.

Get Access to Pro →

Or sign in if you already purchased

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Gymboree Play & Music vs. Fitness Average

MetricGymboree Play & MusicFitness Avg
SBA Default Rate12.5%▼3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return—18.1%
Total Investment$223K$420K

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

Compare

Gymboree Play & Music vs FITZONE STUDIOSGymboree Play & Music vs USL PRO, LLCGymboree Play & Music vs Little Land Play Gym

Similar Franchises · Fitness

FITZONE STUDIOS
No Item 19
$214K–$401K
USL PRO, LLC
$10.6M–$15.8M
Little Land Play Gym
Limited Data
$225K–$599K
FITZONE STUDIOS
$214K – $401K
USL PRO, LLC
$10.6M – $15.8M
Little Land Play Gym
$225K – $599K
Polestar Franchising, LLC
$122K – $197K

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Gymboree Play & Music franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Gymboree Play & Music's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Gymboree Play & Music disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
Generate attorney questions for Gymboree Play & Music →Validation call guide →

Explore Fitness Franchises

Fitness OverviewAll IndustriesQSRHome ServicesFitnessAutoBeautyCleaningEducationSenior Care
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.