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Paths to Opening a Primrose School

We're with you every step of the way.

This Way to Opening a Primrose School

Having opened more than 500 schools, we’ve developed a road map and support system to help you navigate the challenges of site selection and school development on the path to ownership.

Say Hello

  • Chat with our Franchise Development team
  • Schedule a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) meeting

Study The FDD

  • Review then discuss our Franchise Disclosure Document with us
  • Meet the development team

Get to Know Each Other

  • Interview Primrose Franchise Owners about their experience
  • Consult with outside financial sources and advisors
  • Submit confidential evaluation and personal finance statements
  • Background and credit checks

Receive a Gold Star

  • Final approval
  • Review franchise documents
  • Sign franchise agreement

Pick Your Location

  • Start site selection with the real estate team

Build, Train, Ring the Bell

  • 119 hours of e-learning and classroom training
  • 24 hours of on-the-job training
  • 6 months of pre-opening support
  • Ongoing support from our Support Center

Building Your Primrose School

The cost of a Primrose Franchise varies depending on ownership model. 
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Lease

A location would be developed in a space leased to the Franchise Owner from an independent third party.
  • $2,256,300 - $4,899,200
exterior of a primrose school

Purchase

The Franchise Owner owns the land and building.
  • $5,788,200 - $8,595,000
exterior of a primrose school

Site First

Build-to-suit developers will begin the development process prior to having a Franchise Agreement to accelerate the school-opening timeline.
  • $826,900 - $1,405,000

Lease

A location would be developed in a space leased to the Franchise Owner from an independent third party.
  • $2,256,300 - $4,899,200
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Purchase

The Franchise Owner owns the land and building.
  • $5,788,200 - $8,595,000
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Site First

Build-to-suit developers will begin the development process prior to having a Franchise Agreement to accelerate the school-opening timeline.
  • $826,900 - $1,405,000
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*Up to a 15% cash injection is required. These figures are based on the Estimated Initial Investment that is disclosed in Item 7 of our 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Your actual investment and expenditures may vary considerably from these estimates based on many factors. Please see our Franchise Disclosure Document for a complete understanding of what is included in these categories and the basis of our estimates.

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together

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