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Huntington Learning Center vs Gymboree Play & Music

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Huntington Learning Center and Gymboree Play & Music are education franchises. Huntington Learning Center requires an investment of $164K – $302K while Gymboree Play & Music requires $57K – $393K. In terms of revenue, Huntington Learning Center reports higher average unit revenue at $561K. On SBA loan performance, Gymboree Play & Music has a lower charge-off rate (13.3%) compared to Huntington Learning Center (28.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Huntington Learning Center D (Below Average) and Gymboree Play & Music F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$164K – $302K
$57K – $393K
Franchise Fee
$36K
$45K
Royalty Rate
9.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$561K
$255K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
28.9% (225 loans)
13.3% (18 loans)
Total Units
275
41
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1985
1995
FDD Year
2024
2025