Why Gymboree Play & Music

We’ve honed our expertise and sparked a love of learning through play with millions of children and parents for over 45 years and in over 30 countries.

Our franchisees come from all walks of life, but they share a common passion for running their own business and for helping young minds develop. Running a Gymboree Play & Music franchise is both challenging and personally fulfilling. We will train and support you in required disciplines to help you succeed.

Two business models to bring Gymboree Play & Music to your community!

Mobile: a chance to bring the Gymboree Play & Music programming to your community without a commercial space! Our mobile model works well in daycares, preschools, libraries, community centers…any location that is easily accessible to families with young children and that has 900 to 1500 sq. ft. of available space to create playscapes using our state-of-the art equipment.

Brick & Mortar: our traditional model in a commercial location, offering classes, events, and birthday parties for families with young children:

Metro Play Center (1,700 – 2,500 sq. ft.): includes a large play floor with a state-of-the-art equipment package. The Metro model does NOT include a secondary room or offer Art or Music classes.

Play & Music Center (2,000 – 2,800 sq. ft.): includes a large play floor with a state-of-the art equipment package, plus a smaller secondary room to offer Art and Music classes.

Candidate Buying Points

• Established Brand
  • 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 GPM brand has proven expertise in early childhood education and franchise management.
• Professional Freedom
  • With GPM 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.
• Dynamic Programming and Curriculum
  • 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.
• Merchandising and Sales
  • In addition to membership sales, each of our franchisees has the opportunity to merchandise and sell educational toys and branded items in their centers. Our product wall features everything from our sweet “Gymbo” products, to Melissa & Doug puzzles and of course, our signature Bubble Ooodles.