Visalia, CA
Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...
Visalia, CA
Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Life 101 is an awesome opportunity for a motivated individual who loves and wants to help others grow. Currently it is an online life skills workshop/course which is a great foundation; yet ready to...
$100,000
Appleton, WI
Own one of the Flagship LearningRx Brain Training Franchise Territories. You will leave a lasting impact on lives of others in a business full of heart. This is not a tutoring center and is unlike...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $136,000
Erie County, NY
This company specializes in providing comprehensive course licensure and custom content development for school districts, charter schools, and non-profits across the U.S. The offerings are tailored...
$49,000
Cash Flow: $42,000
Brooksville, FL
Quality special needs service and daycare is experiencing explosive growth and is looking for the right investor or possible equity partner to to take on this selfless endeavor. Services include:...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $229,370
Tulsa County, OK
This well-established, custom-designed early childhood education center has been a trusted part of the community for over 15 years. Spanning 8,000 square feet, the thoughtfully constructed facility...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $127,000
Milwaukee County, WI
Long established, very profitable early learning facility for sale in southeastern Wisconsin. This 8,200 sq ft custom designed school was built in 2014 by the present owner and has the capacity for...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $277,000
New York, NY
-Two Amazing locations in the best areas of Manhattan. -Established over ten years. -Steady profit margins ($300-500K/yr) -Downtown specializes in language arts and performing arts. -Mid town...
Cash Flow: $740,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Rare, Outstanding, Profitable, Private, Non-Profit, Accredited, SEVIS Approved, K12 School Operations and Property. Over 200 Students enrolled. This is a must-see school. Sitting on 20AC in pristine...
$5,150,000
Kane County, IL
A rare opportunity to acquire high-performing, well-established tutoring centers that have been serving their communities since 2014. This franchise specializes in K-12 academic support and SAT/ACT...
$540,000
Cash Flow: $117,802
Available Nationwide
Replace your income, or earn EXTRA INCOME and keep your job. Earn money 24/7 with HEALTHY VENDING.
$30,000
See More FranchisesTulsa, OK
Tutor Doctor – World’s #1 One-to-one tutoring franchise Tutor Doctor was founded on the simple idea that every student can learn, but not every student can learn the same way. The company’s...
$29,000
Cash Flow: $30,870
DeKalb County, GA
Open and operating childcare businesses with real estate for sale: Dekalb County center -Highly profitable center with enrollment at capacity. Licensed for 155 students. Fully staffed and seller is...
$600,000
$20,000
Massapequa Park, NY
Albemarle, NC
Carolina Treetop Challenge is a 5 Course recreational ropes climbing adventure. Through a variety of professionally designed traditional ropes course elements spanning between trees over several...
$375,000
Austin, TX
A premier music school is now for sale, offering buyers a unique opportunity. Known for expert instruction in guitar and other instruments, the school has a loyal and growing clientele. Its...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $87,405
Dan Tomlin, CBI, CM&AP
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Duval County, FL
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
Cary, NC
This business franchise offers a personalized, drug-free program designed to improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance in children and adults. The program takes an...
$289,000
Glendale, AZ
Child Care Center - 48 Enrolled, Licensed for 59 Children This thriving childcare facility has served the Glendale community since 2002, currently caring for 48 children with capacity for 59....
$145,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Las Vegas, NV
SBA pre-qualified, semi-absentee run Preschool and Child Care Center including real estate for sale. This family-owned business has a strong operational infrastructure and an excellent reputation in...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $934,944
Phoenix, AZ
This 13,500 square foot indoor exciting entertainment center is perfect for children 2-10 years old. The attractions include an inflatable sports court, a climbing mountain, a play structure, a...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Raleigh, NC
Execute the Plan! Equip High School Coaches with the process of “fundraising” for their student athletes. This is a very low overhead business. Help students achieve their dream of playing sports....
$97,500
Cash Flow: $138,500
Available Nationwide
With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.
$75,000
See More FranchisesDayton, OH
Execute the Plan! Equip High School Coaches with the process of “fundraising” for their student athletes. This is a very low overhead business. Help students achieve their dream of playing sports....
$97,500
Cash Flow: $138,500
Greenville, SC
Execute the Plan! Equip High School Coaches with the process of “fundraising” for their student athletes. This is a very low overhead business. Help students achieve their dream of playing sports....
$97,500
Cash Flow: $138,500
$5,000
Baldwin, NY
Nashville, TN
Execute the Plan! Equip High School Coaches with the process of “fundraising” for their student athletes. This is a very low overhead business. Help students achieve their dream of playing sports....
$97,500
Cash Flow: $138,500
Bradenton, FL
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to own an exceptional turnkey fully operational and licensed daycare and preschool in the highly desirable area of Bradenton! Owners have invested nearly...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Dublin, OH
Selling two preschools—located in Dublin and Powell—presents a rare and compelling opportunity for any motivated entrepreneur or investor seeking a turnkey business with strong foundations and...
$1,400,000
Bridgewater, NJ
Profitable Learning Center – Only $85,000! Turnkey, Absentee-Run Franchise Offered at just $85,000 and netting $46,000 this established and fully staffed tutoring and test prep franchise offers a...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $46,772
Mecklenburg County, NC
This owner operated, Charlotte-based business is a perfect opportunity for someone who is knowledgeable about plants and enjoys teaching other people. This business works provides consultations,...
$225,000
Brooklyn, NY
Established SEIT Services Agency - Brooklyn, NY Rightway Therapeutic Services offers a unique acquisition opportunity in Brooklyn's thriving special education market. Since 2017, this women-owned...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $258,440
Pleasanton, CA
This is an innovative home preschool and daycare. Established since 2017, it has a wonderful reputation and a perfect 5 star rating on both Google and Yelp.This program is full year round and has a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
Available in Multiple Locations
Open Your Own ABA Clinic: Make a Difference While Building a Profitable Business. At SOS Franchising, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to launch successful Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy centers that serve children with autism.
$100,000
See More FranchisesGillette, WY
The company has been a trusted provider of Commercial Driver’s License training for 24 years. With strong community ties and a well-established reputation across Wyoming, the program has long met the...
Cash Flow: $121,000
Austin, TX
Execute the Plan! Equip High School Coaches with the process of “fundraising” for their student athletes. This is a very low overhead business. Help students achieve their dream of playing sports....
$97,500
Cash Flow: $138,500
$125,485
New York, NY
Baltimore County, MD
We are selling our established Huntington Learning Center franchise. The location has been in business for over 20 years. I have enjoyed owning this Center, but it's time to downsize as I currently...
$300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland County, MI
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-regarded and profitable childcare center and preschool in Oakland County, Michigan. With a strong reputation in the community, this business provides...
$874,999
Cash Flow: $118,222
Available in Multiple Locations
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
See More FranchisesREAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus County, FL
Gorgeous child care center with real estate for sale. Fully staffed and ready for new ownership. Needs nothing....
$3,200,000
Wisconsin
Transform Education with Specialized Edtech Website This is an innovative online educational platform in a fast-growing worldwide industry. The vision of this website is to transform the traditional...
$500,000
Saco, ME
Here's an exciting opportunity to own a profitable business that could be grown exponentially. CDL truck drivers are in high demand and must go through training to be licensed; enter Go Driving! They...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $246,145
Collin County, TX
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established and highly regarded business that has carved out a unique niche in the children’s play and development market. It offers an ideal acquisition for...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $54,717
Reno, NV
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-known and fully operational swim school in a high-growth family -oriented area. The business operates out of a leased indoor facility with a heated pool,...
$458,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
Dave Richards
KeyStone Business Advisors
Serving Ventura County, CA
Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.
Spring, TX
Established STEM Education Franchise - North Houston, TX Territory This profitable education franchise has served the Spring, Texas market for over 20 years, offering STEM enrichment classes to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Martinez, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Turnkey Business opportunity with Real Estate. Fully equipped and operational child care center, ready to continue delivering exceptional child...
$2,399,999
Cash Flow: $285,000
$12,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
Profitable childcare center with 90+ enrolled children. Established for many years in the community with an excellent reputation. The sale is highly confidential. Confidential information will be sent...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $429,008
Indianapolis, IN
Step into a thriving youth soccer business and make a positive impact on children’s lives! Dynamic coaches work with small groups of boys and girls, teaching a variety of age-specific programs...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $66,448
Available in Multiple Locations
Invest in yourself and in the children of your community. Check out our low start-up costs and flat-rate royalty structure!
$50,000
See More FranchisesPrince George's County, MD
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
$120,000
Newington, CT
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$40,000
Oakville, ON
This is a great time to invest in education and yourself. The Oakville Sylvan Learning Centre has been in the community for over 20 years. This brand offers the opportunity to join a leading team in...
$100,000
San Antonio, TX
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a chain of premier child care centers that have been a trusted member of the community for over 15 years, caring for ages Infant through 12 years old. These...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $474,000
Fort Myers, FL
Well established driving school specialized in CDL, it has 3 trucks, 3 trailers and 1 school bus to teach on, owner does not teach, he does office work and social media advertising and is a back up...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $398,731
Atlanta, GA
Our learning center has a great reputation among the families in our community and has been assisting families and students to get great results since 2009. Over 30% of the center's families come by...
$200,000
California
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a Profitable College with Current Students in place and New Students signing up continuously. This turnkey specialty Barber and Barber Crossover College...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $127,861
Diamond Bar, CA
This is the first of two schools for sale by the owners. Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
"Established, Premiere, Early Learning Center, with property, available in south Miami area. One of the few early learning centers in the area specializing in Early Head Start! LIcensed for over 135+...
$5,500,000
Available in Multiple Locations
“Educating the World, One Student at a Time”
$30,000
See More FranchisesSmall to medium-sized businesses in the education and childcare industry play a vital role in the U.S. economy. They offer important services that foster the early development and educational requirements of children while facilitating parents' participation in the workforce. This sector encompasses a diverse range of enterprises, including structured care facilities, private schools, and specialized services such as test preparation, camps, and professional development.
Some of the most popular categories include:
The median sale price for businesses in this sector in 2023 was $328,000. The average earnings multiple for education and childcare businesses in 2023 was 2.54 and the average revenue multiple was 0.74.
Year | Median Sale Price | Median Asking Price | |
2017 | $370,000 | $400,000 | |
2018 | $250,000 | $287,000 | |
2019 | $337,500 | $350,000 | |
2020 | $340,000 | $375,000 | |
2021 | $289,000 | $325,000 | |
2022 | $475,000 | $500,000 | |
2023 | $328,000 | $350,000 |
Education or childcare business owners looking to exit their business have a multitude of options for sell their business. Whether selling to a family member, employee, a competitor, or placing it on the market, the first step in preparing your business for sale is to understand its value. To get started on an exit strategy, see BizBuySell's Guide to Valuing and Selling an Education or Childcare Business.