Dallas County, TX
Established vocational school with top faculty in place, offer popular pre-licensing training in Barbering, Cosmetology, massage, and more. Located in growing market in southwestern US. Purchase...
Dallas County, TX
Established vocational school with top faculty in place, offer popular pre-licensing training in Barbering, Cosmetology, massage, and more. Located in growing market in southwestern US. Purchase...
$2,000,000
Washington, DC
This school business only opportunity is established, well equipped, modern, 100% private pay, and located in a prestigious neighborhooh. It shows really impressively, small but very clean, modern,...
$225,000
Saint Johns, FL
Take over a turnkey operation in the educational, brain health and wellness industry specifically targeted towards children and adults. This top producing location in a sustainable franchise system...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $146,437
Duplin County, NC
Two awesome buildings that are 5 star rated. Serving Duplin NC. Infants through 5 year old, and afterschool program. Business only purchases with reasonable lease. Call Robert Johnson for all the...
$795,000
Profitable educational business that has been serving the community for over 20 years. Own one of the largest territories in the Metro East for Sylvan Learning Centers allowing for expansion of more...
$250,000
North Andover, MA
Turnkey in-home and online tutoring business for sale with large territory based in Andover, MA. For LESS than $40,000! With established clients, vetted tutors, and strong potential for growth, this...
$39,000
Industry, TX
Turnkey in-home and online tutoring business for sale in affluent Southwest Austin for less than $15,000! With established clients, vetted tutors, and strong potential for growth, this business is...
$14,900
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Established in-home and online tutoring company available in prime San Juan Capistrano/San Clemente territory for less than $24,000! The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic,...
$23,950
Northbrook, IL
Established in-home and online tutoring company available in prime Chicago area (Northbrook/Glenview) territory for just $20,000. The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic,...
$20,000
Houston, TX
Established in-home and online tutoring company available in prime Kingwood, TX territory for only $25,000! The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic, and this is your chance...
$25,000
Memphis, TN
Help schools and youth teams hit their goals while running a streamlined, home-based business with strong income potential. This opportunity puts you in the center of the community, offering practical...
$112,900
Cash Flow: $129,151
Ontario
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established...
$30,000
Frisco, TX
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 and enrichment,...
$300,000
$5,200,000
Wilmington, DE
Kansas City, MO
Sylvan Learning has been a part of the Kansas City North community since the late 80's/early 90's. The current Center Director has dedicated 15+ years of her life to this center. It is located in a...
$100,000
Paducah, KY
With more than 45 years of experience and more than 750 locations throughout North America, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Sylvan is...
$80,000
International Business & Franchise Advisors
IBF Advisors
Serving Sarasota County, FL
Our team has worked across Business Brokerage, Consulting and Commercial Real Estate Disciplines, helping both buyers and sellers of businesses and real estate determine the economic value of businesses and guiding them through the process of asset acquisition/disposition. Our group welcomes the opportunity to discuss how best top help you achieve your professional goals. In addition to business exit planning, business acquisition financing, SBA Loans, and more, we also have professionals that specialize in Business Investments for E2 Visas. Let us help you today! IBFA is the place to go to buy or sell a business! Whether you are interested in buying or selling a business, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, obligation-free conversation.
Salinas, CA
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...
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alabama
Daycare with property for sale in northeastern AL. Business has primarily grown due to word of mouth. Programs offered for 3 weeks to 5 years. Business listed at $300,000 with property at $475,000....
$775,000
Cash Flow: $107,175
Lexington County, SC
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...
$220,000
Chattanooga, TN
This children’s enrichment program has gained a positive reputation within the community for fostering creativity, confidence, and skill development in young learners. This business specializes in...
$68,900
Cash Flow: $70,848
Florida
Overview: Offering students around the world the opportunity to learn, practice, and improve their English or French. Online teachers help students improve their confidence in the English and French...
$225,000
Will County, IL
Unlock the opportunity to invest in a thriving non-franchised daycare with real estate! This opportunity, which began as a home-based daycare in 1980, has evolved into a flourishing establishment...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $175,144
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clayton County, GA
Beautiful center located on high traffic thoroughfare. Fully enrolled. Family-oriented dependable staff. Excellent early education programming and curriculum which includes GA Pre-K. Full-time....
$3,750,000
Collin County, TX
Approved, 100% Online Career Training School Curriculum, Learning Management • State approved by – Texas Workforce Commission • Programs Offered o Business Services Professional o Business Specialist...
$145,000
$975,000
Montgomery Village, MD
Wayne County, NC
Drop-in/after-school business, sales price includes assets to operate the business and a 2002 Ford Econoline. Contact Tristen George for all the details. School Investment Properties, Inc. Tristen...
$65,000
Gilbert, AZ
In-home and online tutoring company available in prime Gilbert, AZ territory for only $28,000! The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic, and this is your chance to join this...
$28,000
Coralville, IA
Tired of working hard for someone else? Buy a meaningful career and run your own Sylvan Learning center while helping hundreds of kids with their educational journey. Sylvan Learning is the leader in...
$135,000
Lethbridge, AB
Sylvan Learning is an extraordinary tutoring and education service. We have been serving families since 1988....
$70,000
Canada
**Franchisee is under contract with another buyer! Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a...
$99,000
Newark, DE
This established in-home and online tutoring company is available in prime Newark area market for $77,500. The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic, and this is your chance...
$77,500
Chattanooga, TN
The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic, and this is your chance to join this high demand, recession-proof industry without any previous educational experience. This...
$40,000
Oklahoma City, OK
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in Oklahoma City, OK for less than $20,000! The tutoring market is...
$19,500
Bellville, TX
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an in-home and online tutoring company with a huge, exclusive territory in Austin, TX for only $25,000! The tutoring market is booming and this is your...
$25,000
Twin Lakes, WI
Established in-home and online tutoring company available in prime Kenosha/Racine, WI area for only $25,000! The private tutoring market is booming as a result of the pandemic, and this is your chance...
$25,000
$500,000
Jessup, MD
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Career College Offering Job Training Programs: Ultrasound Vascular Ultrasound Dental Assistant Medical Assistant X-ray Technician X-ray Tech/MA Assistant As an accredited allied health school, it...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $478,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hillsborough County, FL
Christian Preschool and School with 1.94 acres (MOL) of PRIME real estate located in Tampa, FL and established in 1976 (Florida Not For Profit Corporation). Serving students from kindergarten to Grade...
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $319,861
Wisconsin
$660,000
Louisville, KY
$125,000
Bergen County, NJ
$975,000
Murrieta, CA
$200,000
Houston, TX
$450,000
Richmond, TX
$120,000
Gary Spiers
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Serving Ada County, ID
-Have been selling businesses for over 20 years and enjoy working with Buyers & Sellers!
Philadelphia, PA
$60,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
$75,000
Hamilton, OH
Broward County, FL
$249,000
Vernon Township, NJ
$169,000
Rolla, MO
$900,000
Jasper County, TX
$485,000
Denton, TX
$85,000
Ralston, NE
$435,000
Montgomery County, PA
$175,000
Small 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.