Lake County, IL
Established franchise tutoring center available for $99,000. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $68,428 to $146,640. This is priced accurately for a...

Lake County, IL
Established franchise tutoring center available for $99,000. The total investment necessary to begin operation of this franchise ranges from $68,428 to $146,640. This is priced accurately for a...
$99,000

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

Wisconsin
• Established, licensed Montessori preschool with strong community reputation • Consistent enrollment and waitlists in high-demand infant and toddler programs • Experienced staff and leadership...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $121,109

Indiana
This franchise music school does business in two strategically located facilities in central Indiana. They are top 5 producers nationwide in the franchise system, providing music lessons for students...
$1,195,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Pompano Beach, FL
Starz of Broward is a thriving mobile children's fitness and enrichment franchise serving North Broward and Boca Raton. This turnkey opportunity operates under the respected national Starz Program™...
$75,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
This well-established children’s education and enrichment business offers a rare opportunity to step into a proven concept that combines fun with meaningful learning. The company specializes in...
$139,900
Cash Flow: $64,878
Kings County, NY
Brooklyn Charm Meets Creative Potential Step into a fully built out, beautifully designed art studio and event space serving Brooklyn families with enriching classes, camps, and private parties. With...
$150,000
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,...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $74,000
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
Mineola, NY
No Experience Necessary. Franchisor will train Low Cost Investment in a High Demand Market. The business has earned a strong reputation for delivering quality care and education in a nurturing...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Available Nationwide
Passive & Fully Absentee Ownership is what Sharkey's is all about! Keep your job and own multiple Sharkey's locations to build your empire.
$119,995
See More FranchisesHamilton, OH
Own a vibrant and exciting hair salon that caters to a specific, loyal clientele who appreciate both quality and experience. The salon is designed to provide not just exceptional hair services but a...
$50,000
Meridian, ID
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your own fully operational and turnkey early childhood education center in Meridian, Idaho. With over 550 centers in operation nationally, this childcare...
$750,000
$25,000
Herndon, VA
Denver County, CO
Here's your opportunity to take over ownership of a family-oriented gymnastics training facility serving Denver area families for over 25 years. The business offers comprehensive gymnastics...
$315,000
Cash Flow: $117,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simi Valley, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire a long-established, five-star rated preschool in the heart of Simi Valley. This offering includes both the business and the real estate, consisting of a 2,961 square...
$2,700,000
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
Fairfield County, CT
Take the reins of an already operating territory of the fastest growing swim franchise! This British Swim School territory stretches from Norwalk to Danbury, and includes one currently operating...
$89,000
Arizona
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey high quality, early childhood education center. This franchised childcare center is an established, trusted name in...
$1,200,000
Georgia
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey high quality, early childhood education center. This franchised childcare center is an established, trusted name in...
$1,400,000
Hillsborough County, NH
• REVENUE OF $1.5+M • PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY IN-HOUSE STAFF (MANY VETERAN EMPLOYEES) • 85 ENROLLED; LICENSED FOR 110 • STEADY REVENUE GROWTH YEAR OVER YEAR 38+ YEARS IN OPERATION AT THIS LOCATION •...
$1,129,000
Cash Flow: $333,379
Los Angeles, CA
This business delivers what every buyer wants: Profit, simplicity, and scalability. With an SDE margin exceeding **50%—and zero spent on advertising—** this dance academy runs like a dream. Even...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $305,661
Available Nationwide
Kiddie Academy® Domestic Franchising is based in Maryland and supports 350+ Academies and counting in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
$250,000
See More FranchisesReno, 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
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
$310,000
Burlingame, CA
Portland, OR
Dream Business - Own your Own Rock Star Factory!! An established Music School educating kids and adults on every type of instrument, all ages. Choose your level of involvement and let the amazing...
$750,000
Pflugerville, TX
This is your chance to own a profitable and established Best Brains franchise in the growing community of Pflugerville, Texas. This location has built a strong reputation for delivering quality...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $6,000
Haslet, TX
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in a prime Dallas/Fort Worth, TX market for only $40,000! The tutoring...
$40,000
Brazos County, TX
This indoor playground offers a rare opportunity to acquire a modern, purpose-built children’s entertainment facility located in one of the fastest-growing family corridors in Central Texas....
$370,000
Cash Flow: $137,000
Milpitas, CA
Known for its diverse community, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways like I-880 and I-680, making it a desirable place for both families and professionals. The city offers...
$600,000
Eldersburg, MD
Easy to run, profitable indoor playground/ event venue with tremendous room for growth. This indoor playground has been a trusted name in the community for nearly seven years. Despite minimal...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
DuPage County, IL
This is a fully remote and fully passive tutoring business operating under a trusted franchise. The business provides one-on-one virtual and in person tutoring services for K–12, college students, and...
$35,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Proven family entertainment franchise with strong ROI, multiple revenue streams, and scalable growth.
$400,000
See More FranchisesLittleton, CO
Our tutoring center is one of only a few Sylvan Learning centers in Colorado and are recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching. This is an excellent opportunity to operate as an...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Clay County, FL
Here is your opportunity to acquire a well established child care business and real estate in the Jacksonville area. This preschool is licensed for over 100 students presently serving almost 80...
$1,400,000
$250,000
Las Vegas, NV
Miami County, KS
This fast-growing EdTech platform is transforming how public charter schools manage enrollment. Purpose-built for K-12 education, it combines a highly specialized CRM with full-service digital...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $251,612
Hillsborough County, FL
This spacious preschool in Hillsborough County offers a licensed capacity of over 200 students, with 110+ currently enrolled. The 10,000 plus sq. ft. facility is situated on 2 acres features 9...
$3,400,000
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
$100,000
See More FranchisesChattanooga, TN
Own a growing basketball training brand and digital platform with strong name recognition and multi-channel potential. It is a premium sports league and brand built for the modern era — blending...
$124,999
Port Charlotte, FL
#1 Paint & Sip, Painting with a Twist Painting with a Twist is a popular social destination where guests gather with friends, family & coworkers, to sip wine and create their own work of art at our...
$38,000
Tarrant County, TX
This business is an accredited cosmetology school approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The academy provides quality, hands-on education in a modern and creative...
$279,000
Cash Flow: $99,867
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
This fully staffed, absentee-owned daycare is a trusted staple in a family-friendly, high-demand area. Located near booming residential communities, it's perfectly positioned for continued enrollment...
$3,700,000
Cash Flow: $507,082
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
Ginger Adams
Transworld of Weatherford
Serving Parker County, TX
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. We are a global network of brokers offering turnkey solutions for those that want to buy or sell a business. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company, offers professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kids Play Gallery is a premier children’s entertainment and education center that offers a unique blend of play and learning in a well-structured imagination town center. With a proven track record of...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Corona, CA
Romp-o-Rama, located in a thriving community in Corona, California, is a well-established and highly regarded indoor children’s playground. Established in 2015, Romp-o-Rama has set and continues to...
$1,500,000
$6,000,000
Tampa, FL
Florida
Portfolio of 4 Accredited Child Care Centers – Florida Outstanding opportunity to acquire four Apple Accredited child care centers with real estate, located in three prime Florida counties. Combined...
$12,000,000
Sarasota County, FL
With infrastructure and facilities in place, this is a perfect opportunity for an owner-operator to take the reins and make this school their own. This charming preschool has capacity for ~30 students...
$99,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the top music education franchise in the world.
$150,000
See More FranchisesFishers, IN
This is a great opportunity to take over an existing and established business! You will leave a lasting impact on lives of others in a business full of heart. This is not a tutoring center and there...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $57,000
Bethesda, MD
Tutoring center with Multi-Revenue Stream Opportunities in downtown Bethesda, MD! HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER FRANCHISE - Bethesda, Maryland. Established tutoring franchise opportunity in Bethesda,...
$49,999
Mckinney, TX
Interested in a “high demand” business model that combines high-margins, recurring revenue, professional nanny services, with matching software and hiring systems? Here's a concise overview: Business...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $201,000
This long-established and fully accredited career education institution has been providing hands-on, career-focused training for more than seven decades. The school offers programs in technical and...
$14,995,000
Cash Flow: $3,427,932
Littleton, CO
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...
$75,000
Brevard County, FL
Background and History followed:.The school operates as a franchise that provides a structured educational and operational framework aligned with L'Oreal professional standards. In 2017, a second...
$3,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
Located in Central Florida. Accredited. K-6 Offered. Overall, very strong sales and strong cash flow. Great Market areas in Central Florida wth strong growth in the areas where the schools operate....
$10,000,000
Cash Flow: $952,045
Rochester, NY
An exciting opportunity to acquire a unique, family-friendly café and indoor play space that has quickly become a community favorite. This establishment combines high-quality coffee, fresh food...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $23,970
Pinellas County, FL
This recently opened childcare center in Palm Harbor is thriving and ready for its next steward. With gratitude for our families and staff, I am preparing for a transition to focus on family. The...
$200,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Attractive Average Unit Volume of $3.3 million per school, some of the highest in the industry!
$500,000
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.