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Gymboree Play & Music vs Code Ninjas

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Gymboree Play & Music and Code Ninjas are education franchises. Gymboree Play & Music requires an investment of $57K – $393K while Code Ninjas requires $174K – $266K. In terms of revenue, Gymboree Play & Music reports higher average unit revenue at $255K. On SBA loan performance, Gymboree Play & Music has a lower charge-off rate (13.3%) compared to Code Ninjas (15.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates Gymboree Play & Music F (Bottom Quintile) and Code Ninjas B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$57K – $393K
$174K – $266K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$45K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.3%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$255K
$237K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.3% (18 loans)
15.6% (147 loans)
Total Units
41
245
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1995
2016
FDD Year
2025
2026