When seeking a location for a new child care center, individuals often overlook great opportunities in “repurposing” or “adaptive reuse” of existing buildings and space. Repurposing or adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an existing building for a purpose other than which it was originally built. A great example of repurposing or adaptive…
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We are often asked by child care owners and individuals wishing to purchase or start a child care business, “how much does it cost to buy a child care franchise”? In the table below, we have compiled information on twenty child care franchises. This information was obtained from websites and franchise marketing materials. Should you…
DetailsDear Child Care Business Owner, I am celebrating 23 years of selling child care businesses in North Carolina! I started my business brokerage firm in 1995. For a few years, I listed and sold all types of businesses. However, after selling several child care businesses and learning more about the industry, I decided to specialize…
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This year is coming to an end in just a few short weeks. Are you ready for 2018? Most childcare owner would respond “No.” Moreover, the thought of trying to find time to add one more thing to the “to do” list does not excite the already frazzled childcare owner. However, I promise time spent…
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If your goal is to sell your child care business in 2018, you should start the process today. Why? The average length of time to sell a childcare business is about nine months to a year. Yes, you can give your business away pretty quickly by accepting far less than its true value. When speaking…
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