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| Brand | Gymboree Play & Music Education Remove | SalesStar Education Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $57K – $393K | $206K – $242K |
Liquid capital | $17K – $60K | $70K – $100K |
Franchise fee | $45K | $125K |
Royalty rate | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Ad fund rate | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $255K | $707K |
Median gross sales | $223K | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $170K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | P&L Bottom Line |
| Risk | ||
Rating | FBottom Quintile | DBelow Average |
Risk score | 90 / 100 | 74 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 13.3% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 18 | N/A |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 41 | 7 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 59 | 250 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 69 | 37 |
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