The Importance of Knowing the Value of Your Child Care Business

Having worked as a child care business mergers and acquisitions advisor since 1995, I know that when a child care owner contacts me, they are often interested in selling their child care business. One of the primary things they would like to know is its value. Knowing the value is key when considering the sale…

Strategies for a Smooth Transition: Exit and Succession Planning for Child Care Business Owners

Introduction Planning your exit from your childcare business is a critical phase in your lifecycle as an entrepreneur. A well-thought-out exit strategy ensures the business’s continuity and maximizes the value derived from years of hard work. Exit planning involves preparing for the eventual ownership transition, which requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Understanding Exit Planning…

“Not a Do-It-Yourself Project”: Child Care Business For Sale By Owner

You can do many projects yourself with motivation, hard work, and some instructions. However, selling your childcare business is not one of them. Every month, I receive calls and emails from childcare business owners who either sold their childcare business on their own or are in the middle of trying to sell their childcare business…

Your Questions: Converting Your Business to a Child Care Franchise

In recent years, we have seen an increase in all childcare franchise brands seeking to convert independent childcare businesses to their brand. For instance, Primrose, Goddard, The Learning Experience, and Kiddie Academy land others looking to convert large centers in metropolitan areas with high demographics – median household income, high population, high number of children,…