1976 1976 1984 1989 1993 2000

Founded

The Gymboree Corporation is founded in San Francisco, California by Joan Barnes, a mother who was looking for a safe and fun place for her children to play and learn.

Into Global Market

By 1984, 125 Gymboree franchises were operating in 20 states and were bringing in more than $1 million in revenue annually, and Gymboree ventured into the global market, overseeing the start up of foreign franchises.

The Stock Made its Debut

The stock made its debut on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. By 1993 the number of retail stores had grown from 32 to 170.

Bain Capital Acquired Gymboree

Bain Capital acquired the company for US$1.8 billion.

Closed Crazy 8 Brand

Gymboree filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of Crazy 8 brand.

Rebranding

Gymboree reinvents itself according to its new brand mission to further advance a sustainable future.