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Code Ninjas vs Primrose Schools

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Code Ninjas and Primrose Schools are education franchises. Code Ninjas requires an investment of $174K – $266K while Primrose Schools requires $6.2M – $8.6M. In terms of revenue, Primrose Schools reports higher average unit revenue at $2.7M. On SBA loan performance, Primrose Schools has a lower charge-off rate (1.8%) compared to Code Ninjas (15.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates Code Ninjas C (Average) and Primrose Schools A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$174K – $266K
$6.2M – $8.6M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$80K
Royalty Rate
8.3%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$237K
$2.7M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
15.6% (147 loans)
1.8% (845 loans)
Total Units
245
525
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2016
1988
FDD Year
2026
2025