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Premium Early Education Franchise with Limited Owner Involvement
Business Description
This offering is an established, franchise-operated early childhood education center serving a growing Middle Tennessee market. Founded in 2021, the business operates from a purpose-built, fully licensed and accredited facility designed to support premium childcare and early learning programs. The location benefits from strong local demographics, continued residential growth, and favorable demand fundamentals for early childhood education.
The school operates under a nationally recognized early education franchise system with more than four decades of operating history. The franchise provides a proprietary curriculum, rigorous quality standards, and comprehensive corporate support, positioning the center at the premium end of the early education market for children under five. Proven systems and franchisor oversight materially reduce execution, operational, and regulatory risk.
Revenue is generated through predictable, tuition-based enrollment, producing stable and recurring monthly cash flow. Enrollment is diversified across a broad base of families and applicable government programs, reducing reliance on any single customer or revenue source. This revenue profile supports consistent debt service and is well aligned with SBA financing requirements.
The expense structure is payroll-driven, consistent with industry norms, and reflects normalized staffing levels. The center is fully staffed with an experienced leadership team and operates with limited owner involvement, allowing for a smooth ownership transition. Established staffing, compliance protocols, and operational processes contribute to overall business stability and continuity.
Current enrollment is less than 50% of licensed capacity, providing significant room for growth. The facility was intentionally designed to support materially higher enrollment levels, and incremental enrollment leverages existing fixed costs, creating the potential for meaningful margin expansion without proportional increases in overhead.
The purpose-built real estate is available for purchase in conjunction with the business, offering buyers the opportunity to control occupancy costs, build long-term equity, and further strengthen the overall investment profile. Ownership of the real estate may also enhance SBA financing options and long-term returns.
This opportunity represents a continuity and optimization investment rather than a turnaround. A new owner can step into a professionally operated platform with predictable cash flow, meaningful enrollment upside, limited operational risk, and clear pathways to value creation through execution and growth.
The school operates under a nationally recognized early education franchise system with more than four decades of operating history. The franchise provides a proprietary curriculum, rigorous quality standards, and comprehensive corporate support, positioning the center at the premium end of the early education market for children under five. Proven systems and franchisor oversight materially reduce execution, operational, and regulatory risk.
Revenue is generated through predictable, tuition-based enrollment, producing stable and recurring monthly cash flow. Enrollment is diversified across a broad base of families and applicable government programs, reducing reliance on any single customer or revenue source. This revenue profile supports consistent debt service and is well aligned with SBA financing requirements.
The expense structure is payroll-driven, consistent with industry norms, and reflects normalized staffing levels. The center is fully staffed with an experienced leadership team and operates with limited owner involvement, allowing for a smooth ownership transition. Established staffing, compliance protocols, and operational processes contribute to overall business stability and continuity.
Current enrollment is less than 50% of licensed capacity, providing significant room for growth. The facility was intentionally designed to support materially higher enrollment levels, and incremental enrollment leverages existing fixed costs, creating the potential for meaningful margin expansion without proportional increases in overhead.
The purpose-built real estate is available for purchase in conjunction with the business, offering buyers the opportunity to control occupancy costs, build long-term equity, and further strengthen the overall investment profile. Ownership of the real estate may also enhance SBA financing options and long-term returns.
This opportunity represents a continuity and optimization investment rather than a turnaround. A new owner can step into a professionally operated platform with predictable cash flow, meaningful enrollment upside, limited operational risk, and clear pathways to value creation through execution and growth.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- 26 Full-time
Full staff includes leadership, lead teachers, assistant teachers and support ro - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from a 13,362 SF purpose-built early childhood education facility that is available for purchase with the business. The custom-designed building supports efficient operations and scalable enrollment and would be difficult and costly to replicate under current zoning and construction conditions. The facility includes fully equipped classrooms and well-maintained fixtures, furniture, and equipment (FF&E), enabling turnkey operations with minimal near-term capital requirements.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a fast-growing Middle Tennessee market driven by strong population growth and an influx of young families. Demand for premium early education remains robust. The school benefits from affiliation with a nationally recognized franchise offering a proprietary curriculum and extensive operational support, positioning it favorably versus local and regional competitors. High regulatory, capital, and staffing barriers limit new entrants, while under-capacity enrollment provides meaningful growth and margin expansion potential.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The business presents significant growth potential, with current enrollment at less than 50% of licensed capacity. The purpose-built facility was designed to support materially higher enrollment levels, allowing for substantial growth without additional real estate or major capital investment. Incremental enrollment leverages existing fixed costs, driving meaningful margin expansion. Additional upside exists through enhanced local marketing, community partnerships, and expansion of these efforts supported by the new Admissions Director.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 13,362
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is selling due to a planned relocation
- Transition Support
- The owner is committed to providing all necessary training to the new owner to ensure a smooth transition and successful business operation post-sale. The owner will sign a standard 2-year non-compete agreement to protect the business interests and ensure market exclusivity for the new owner.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2465767
- Listing Views
- 27
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