Available Preschool Franchise Locations

Primrose Schools currently has more than 400 schools in 30 states and is continuing to explore opportunities across the U.S.

Explore the map below to see which states currently have a Primrose school.

A New Opportunity is Waiting

We are continuously growing and exploring new markets. Don't see us in your state? Speak with our team to learn how to bring a Primrose school to your community.

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New Immediate Opportunities

The Primrose Real Estate team has identified locations in communities positioned for growth and impact. These sites provide the potential for a faster development time, allowing you to serve children, families and communities even more quickly.

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Your Foundation:
Our Real Estate Team

The Primrose real estate team will help you in managing the development of your school project. Details are based on the development program. This includes:

Market planning
Site identification
Demographic study
Site & location analysis (SLA) guidance for Primrose review and Franchise Owner approval
Real estate contract negotiation
Project design and development consultation

The Ideal Primrose School*

Land: 1–2 acres
Building: 10,000–15,000+ sq. ft.
Interior: 9–14 individual classrooms with a warming kitchen
Exterior: Individual age-appropriate playgrounds

The Ideal Primrose Market

Population: 30K+
Income: Middle to upper income
Children: 2,000 within a three-mile radius, ages 0-4

*Varies by state. Primrose offers flexible options depending on state requirements.

Moving Incentives

We offer a relocation package with up to $35,000 in travel and moving expenses. The relocation package is available if you move more than 100 miles from your current residence to a market identified as a growth market, or any market where Primrose School Franchising Company has secured real estate.

Real Estate Options

The Primrose team will help you identify which real estate option best suits your financial situation, your desired location and the market situation.

Lease Investment Option (Permanent Lease Program)

A location would be developed in a space leased from an independent third party. Your project cost would include build out, FF&E, working capital, fees, security deposit and post closing liquidity.

Total Investment: $3.1MM to $4.5MM*
Term of 10 years with two 10-year options
Can allow for 20-25% tenant improvement from landlord
20% equity injection range through Preferred lender Network for qualified candidates**

*These figures are based on the Estimated Initial Investment that is disclosed in Item 7 of our 2021 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 each of our development programs and the basis for our estimates.
**The SBA equity injection range is based upon Primrose School Franchising Company’s negotiated terms under our Preferred Lender programs as approved by the SBA. These are only available to qualified candidates. Terms are subject to change.

Build-to-Suit Program

A third party developer would buy the land, build the building, and lease it back to you. Your project costs would include FF&E, working capital, fees, security deposits, post-closing liquidity, etc. This program is not available in every market. Speak to a Franchise Development team member to learn more.

Total Investment: $651k to $1.3MM*
20% equity injection range through Preferred lender Network for qualified candidates**
Post-closing liquidity is a minimum of $50,000, but varies on the candidate and opportunity

Investment Purchase Option (Real Estate Affiliate Development Program)

The Franchise Owner owns the land and the building. Project costs would include land, building, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), working capital, fees, etc.

Total Investment: $4.5MM to $6.7MM*
10 – 15% equity injection available through Preferred Lender Network for qualified candidates**