The Value of Running a Competitive Process for the Sale of Your School

Most childcare business owners don’t have a lot of experience in selling companies. So when an industry buyer or large early education brand comes along and makes an appealing offer, it's common for owners to feel flattered and want to start the transaction process immediately — which is exactly what a buyer wants you to do.

Let the Competition Begin.

Think of the sale of your school like you would the sale of your house — would you accept an offer before marketing to the masses? Buyers, whether home or business, benefit from a lack of competition. They know if they negotiate directly with you, they can bypass competitive bids, get a better outcome for themselves, and pay you a lower price for your asset.

Luckily, HINGE Advisors is available to assist early education owners in the sale of their school. Our team has a database of more than 500 buying groups to foster necessary competition in the selling process, and, on average, we help clients receive 21% higher value over considering a single buyer (which more than covers our closing fee!).

Don’t Overcomplicate It.

Running a competitive process can get complicated, which is why it requires specialized expertise and a lot of bandwidth. HINGE Advisors has assembled a dream team of transaction support. Our in-house Financial Analysts help you gain more negotiating power with industry and market-specific business valuations. Our Marketing Coordinator designs beautiful Offering Memorandums to better market your school and its assets to buyers. And our dedicated Transaction Manager and Advisors will hold your hand every step of the way—providing advice and guidance when needed and supporting your decisions throughout the entire process.

You’ve Got the Power.

By opting for a competitive process, you also place all the control in your hands. Reviewing multiple buyers allows you to choose the absolute best fit for your business. From transaction structure and timeline to selling price and culture fit, you get to choose which buyer is the right one to succeed your early education business.

And don’t you owe it to yourself to know you’re getting the right value for what you’ve built over the years? And owe it to your staff and families to choose the right successors to take over and continue your company’s mission? You can only get that through a competitive process.

Let’s Talk.

At HINGE, we’ll be the first to tell you that running a competitive process is no easy feat. But if you want a more favorable transaction structure, a better fit for your staff and families, and maximum value for your business, a competitive process is essential to your succession.

Interested in learning more about our sales process or want to receive a valuation of your childcare business? Get in touch with our team at info@hingeadvisors.com.