Primrose Schools

Can you provide details on the pending litigation case against Primrose Schools, including the nature of the claim, defendant identity, and expected timeline for resolution?

The franchise fee of $80,000 exceeds the category typical range by approximately $25,000-$40,000. What specific services, training, or support justify this premium pricing compared to competitors?

Transfer fee of $28,000 is substantially higher than the typical range of $7,400-$20,000. What costs does this cover and are any portions refundable if the transfer is not approved?

The technology fee of $500 per month appears above typical rates. What specific technology services and systems are included, and how often have these fees increased in the past 5 years?

Financial performance data shows sales averaging $2.8 million, well above typical childcare franchises. What percentage of your franchisees achieve sales within the top quartile range of $3.8 million?

How many franchisees report revenue below the bottom quartile threshold of $1.79 million, and what support or remediation is offered to underperforming units?

The non-compete radius of 5 miles is narrower than typical. Can you clarify whether this restriction applies to all franchise types within your system and whether it's enforceable across all states where you operate?

With a total potential term of 30 years (three 10-year periods), what conditions must be met at each renewal, and how frequently do franchisees fail to meet renewal requirements?

The data shows 2 closures over 3 years but 85 transfers over the same period. What percentage of franchisees renew versus transfer, and what are the primary reasons franchisees choose to transfer rather than renew?

The dispute resolution clause requires arbitration in Atlanta, Georgia. How does this impact franchisees located outside Georgia, and what are the typical costs and timelines for arbitration cases in your system?

All owners must sign personal guarantees making them liable for franchise obligations. Does this include liability for debts incurred after the franchise relationship ends, and for how long?

Spouses are required to sign documents making them liable for financial obligations. Can you clarify the specific scope of spouse liability and whether this applies even if the spouse is not involved in franchise operations?

The renewal conditions require satisfaction of 8 specified conditions. Can you list these conditions and provide data on what percentage of franchisees typically fail to meet them?

Renewal includes a successor term fee equal to the current franchise fee. Will this fee be fixed at today's rate or adjusted based on current market rates at the time of renewal?

The system grew from 483 to 525 units over 3 years. Of the 85 transfers during this period, how many involved change of ownership versus relocation of existing franchisees?

Given zero terminations over 3 years, what specific performance standards or quality benchmarks would trigger franchisor-initiated termination?

Can you provide the specific grounds for the pending litigation case and whether this case involves claims about territory, encroachment, financial performance, or other operational matters?

The median gross sales figure of $2.65 million suggests mature, well-established facilities. What is the average time to profitability for new franchisees, and what percentage of franchisees achieve profitability within their initial 5-year term?

Are there any geographic or demographic factors that explain why some franchisees achieve top quartile sales of $3.8 million while others operate at bottom quartile levels of $1.79 million?

The encroachment protection is marked as true. How is this enforced, what specific protections are guaranteed, and have there been any disputes over territory encroachment in the past 3 years?