Who owns Banana Republic?
Banana Republic is owned by Gap Inc. (the United States, NYSE: GAP), which has owned the brand since 1983.[1] Banana Republic was founded in 1978 in the United States and was independent until 1983.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Gap, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1978–1983)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, San Francisco, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1978
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: GAP
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Banana Republic
Banana Republic began in 1978 selling surplus safari and military clothing from a shop decorated like an expedition outpost, with a hand-drawn catalogue. Gap acquired it in 1983 and turned it into a conventional upmarket clothing chain. The founders left within a few years, unhappy that the travel and adventure theme had been stripped out of the business.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Banana Republic?
The parent company of Banana Republic is Gap Inc., a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Banana Republic American?
Yes. Banana Republic originated in the United States in 1978 and its owner, Gap Inc., is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Gap Inc. owned Banana Republic?
Gap Inc. has owned Banana Republic since 1983.
Who owned Banana Republic before Gap Inc.?
Banana Republic was an independent company from its founding in 1978 until Gap Inc. acquired it in 1983.
Is Banana Republic still owned by Gap Inc.?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Banana Republic is still owned by Gap Inc. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Gap, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-17 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 17 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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