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Little School of Music vs Gymboree Play & Music

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Little School of Music and Gymboree Play & Music are education franchises. Little School of Music requires an investment of $248K – $335K while Gymboree Play & Music requires $160K – $393K. In terms of revenue, Little School of Music reports higher average unit revenue at $734K. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance; Based on a single outlet - not a system average. Gymboree Play & Music has SBA lending data on file with a 13.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Little School of Music C (Average) and Gymboree Play & Music F (Weakest tier).

Investment Range
$248K – $335K
$160K – $393K
Franchise Fee
N/A
$45K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$734KCompany-owned only · n=1
$255K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
13.3% (18 loans)
Total Units
1
41
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
1995
FDD Year
2025
2025