Primrose Schools currently has more than 450 schools in 32 states and is continuing to explore opportunities across the U.S.
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We are growing nationwide
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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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.
Real Estate Options
The Primrose team will work with you to identify which real estate option best aligns with your financial situation, desired location and the market circumstances.
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 $4.6MM*
- 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 2022 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: $652k to $1.4MM*
- 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
*These figures are based on the Estimated Initial Investment that is disclosed in Item 7 of our 2022 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.
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 $7.8MM*
- 10 – 15% equity injection available through Preferred Lender Network for qualified candidates**
*These figures are based on the Estimated Initial Investment that is disclosed in Item 7 of our 2022 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.
