Primrose Schools Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Primrose Schools franchise: $743K–$8595K investment, 7% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$743K–$8.6M
Franchise Fee
$80K
Non-refundable
Royalty
7%
Gross Revenues
Ad Fund
2%
Gross Revenues
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.7M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.3x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.7M, you'd pay approximately $191K/year in royalties alone, plus $55K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Fee (REDA/Permanent Lease Program) | — |
| Initial Training Fee (ITOS) | — |
| Grand Opening Advertising (Minimum Grand Opening Amount) | — |
| Development Fee (Development Agreement) | — |
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