Primrose School, Southern, Massachusetts

Murphy PC represented a franchisee in the acquisition, financing, and construction of Primrose School in Southern Massachusetts.  We analyzed title, zoning and other due diligence matters, resolved complex title issues, negotiated and documented acquisition and construction loan document with an out of state commercial bank, franchise agreements between franchisor and franchisee, and construction agreements with a regional construction company.

Primrose Schools is a chain of early childhood education and childcare centers in the United States.  Founded in 1992, it is a franchise-based organization that provides educational programs and care for children from infancy to kindergarten age.  The primary focus of Primrose Schools is to offer a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that promotes the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of young children.

Murphy PC is a law firm in Boston, Massachusetts representing, developers, investors, owners, asset managers, and sponsors in all aspects of real estate and corporate matters, including project development, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, capital markets, commercial leasing, design and construction contracts, and title and escrow services.

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August 25, 2025 | Author:  David J. Murphy Several sweeping changes have arrived for commercial real estate (CRE) investors, developers, and property owners following the July 4, 2025 enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This federal legislation, together with the 2025 budget...

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