For Franchise information visit Gymboree Play & Music on BISON.

Gymboree Play Programs Appoint Master Franchisees in the U.K., Puerto Rico and Ireland

BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA - (October 26, 1999) - Gymboree Play & Music Inc., a subsidiary of the Gymboree Corporation, announced appointment of master franchisees in the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico and Ireland, bringing to 13 the number of countries of operation. Gymboree Play & Music Programs offer age-appropriate developmental play and music activities for parents and children up through age 4 at 409 sites worldwide. In addition to the U.S., the programs are available in Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan.

"We are very pleased to take this important step in our international expansion," said Bob Campbell, President of Gymboree Play & Music. "Further transactions appointing master franchisees are pending in Central America, the Middle East, Taiwan and the Philippines. Our objective is to expand into several other territories over the next four years, and at the same time complete our development in regions where Gymboree already has a presence."

The Gymboree Corporation designs, manufactures and retails unique, high-quality apparel and accessories for children. As of October 18, Gymboree operated 602 stores, including 554 stores in the United States, 19 stores in Canada and 29 in Europe, as well as an online store at www.gymboree.com. Gymboree also offers directed parent-child developmental play programs.

For franchise information visit Gymboree Play & Music on BISON