Gymboree Play & Music Center

$GPMCF500 #501
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildren's Enrichment Programs: Art
Locations36
Franchisee Count40
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$160,300
Item 7 Midpoint$276,700
Item 7 High$393,100
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Receipts
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open1
ParentZeavion Holding Pte. Ltd.
Founded1976
Completeness28/34 (82%)
Years in Business50
Began Franchising1995
HQSan Mateo, CA
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone(415) 604-3094
Email
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor

GPPI, Inc. does business as Gymboree Play & Music® and offers franchises for the operation of play centers providing non-therapeutic sensory-motor child programs, birthday parties, music programs, and art programs for infants and children from birth to age 5, as well as a mobile version of these programs.

Franchisees must use specified computer systems and software, with costs ranging from $1,600 to $7,300 depending on the center type. The franchisor has the right to access data from the Computer System at any time.

GPPI, Inc. does business as Gymboree Play & Music® and offers franchises for the operation of play centers providing non-therapeutic sensory-motor child programs, birthday parties, music programs, and art programs for infants and children from birth to age 5, as well as a mobile version of these programs.

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