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Primrose Schools vs The Learning Experience

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Primrose Schools and The Learning Experience are education franchises. Primrose Schools requires an investment of $6.2M – $8.6M while The Learning Experience requires $806K – $5.7M. 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 The Learning Experience (7.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Primrose Schools B (Above average) and The Learning Experience B (Above average).

Investment Range
$6.2M – $8.6M
$806K – $5.7M
Franchise Fee
$80K
$60K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.7M
$2.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
1.8% (845 loans)
7.2% (306 loans)
Total Units
525
465
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1988
2003
FDD Year
2025
2026