Primrose Schools, the premier early education and care leader with more than 500 franchised locations nationwide, has been recognized by FRANData with the 2025 FUND™ Top$core Award in the nonfood category. The award is given to brands that exemplify a commitment to supporting franchisees' access to financing by simplifying the process, which means lower cost of capital and better financing terms.

"The FUND Top$core Award is a reflection of our commitment to constant advancement and support to ensure the success of our franchise owners," said Nick Koros, chief development officer of Primrose Schools. "Their entrepreneurial spirit drives our brand forward, and this achievement empowers us to enhance our focus on serving even more children nationwide."

Primrose accepted the award during a ceremony at the annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, held at the Caesars Forum conference facility in Las Vegas.

"Primrose Schools has developed a well-rounded franchise model that blends strong business fundamentals with a clear educational mission," said Darrell Johnson, CEO of FRANdata. "They are very strategic in their franchise financing efforts, building an experienced team with deep financial expertise to support their franchisees through every step of the funding process. That kind of focus on financial strength and franchisee success gives lenders a high level of confidence in the brand. Earning the Top$core FUND Award is a direct reflection of their commitment to stability, transparency, and long-term growth."

The FUND Score is a franchise credit risk scoring system that provides lenders with an objective, data-driven evaluation of a franchise brand's creditworthiness. Banks of all sizes—collectively representing over $5 trillion in assets —trust the FUND scoring system as an integral part of their franchise lending programs.

Primrose Schools has a proven franchise model for educational child care that offers unparalleled support, tools and consistent, expert guidance to entrepreneurs. Learn more about real estate and franchise opportunities with Primrose Schools.