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Gymboree Play & Music vs SalesStar

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Gymboree Play & Music and SalesStar are education franchises. Gymboree Play & Music requires an investment of $57K – $393K while SalesStar requires $206K – $242K. In terms of revenue, SalesStar reports higher average unit revenue at $707K. Gymboree Play & Music has SBA lending data on file with a 13.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Gymboree Play & Music F (Bottom Quintile) and SalesStar D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$57K – $393K
$206K – $242K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$125K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$255K
$707K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.3% (18 loans)
N/A
Total Units
41
7
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1995
2023
FDD Year
2025
2025