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Recent Transactions by State
HINGE Closes Multiple Childcare Business Transactions in August
The team at HINGE has sold 71 childcare centers during 2021 with 29 under contract to close by the end of the year. This strong sellers’ market has allowed many clients to retire, change careers, or remain in a different capacity with successor companies. Click to learn more about our most recent childcare transactions.
6-Site School Sold in Akron, OH Area
The team at HINGE Early Education Brokers is pleased to announce the successful sale of a six-site, Reggio-inspired family of schools in the Akron, Ohio area to an international provider interested in growing their presence in the United States.
HINGE Aids Atlanta Franchisee Business Owner’s Exit
The team at HINGE Brokers is pleased to have helped an Atlanta-area childcare operator successfully exit her franchised business.
Childcare Real Estate Sold in Michigan
HINGE is pleased to announce the real estate sale of the former Pee Wee Patch childcare facility in Lake Orion, Michigan following its successful business operations sale from two years ago to new owners Rhonda Meyers and Amy Maxwell of Heartfelt Impressions.
The Young School Sold in Maryland
The team at HINGE is thrilled to announce the successful sale of 6-site group Young Schools in Maryland! Young Schools is a high-quality, Reggio-inspired preschool serving families in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll and Howard Counties.
6-Site School Group Sold in North Carolina
The team at HINGE couldn’t be happier for our long-time friend and client Bob Greear on the sale of his 6-site school group, Apple Tree Academies, in North Carolina. Congratulations to Bob on the successful sale of his schools and well-earned retirement!
11-Site School Group Sold in Greater Cleveland Market
The team at HINGE is pleased to have successfully managed a selling process for an 11-site group of schools in the greater Cleveland market. The seller had built a strong brand and dedicated team of early education professionals in the area and was seeking retirement.
Smart Kids in Charlotte Sold to International Provider
The HINGE team is thrilled for our friend and client Kevin Campbell on the recent sale of his 10-site Smart Kids Child Development Centers in the greater Charlotte market. The schools were sold to an international provider wanting to expand in the US market.
Two-Site Atlanta Area Franchise Sale
The team at HINGE is pleased to announce the sale of two high-performing businesses in the Atlanta market to a national buyer.
Childcare Business and Real Estate Sold in Nashville
HINGE was thrilled to bring a national buying resource to a long-term operator in the growing Nashville, TN market. The seller wanted to retire after moving the business and real estate assets.
Indianapolis Childcare Real Estate Sold
The team at HINGE Brokers is happy to announce the sale of three dark childcare buildings in the Indianapolis, IN market to a real estate investor seeking growth within the industry.
HINGE Aids Sale of 3-Site Sacramento Childcare Business
HINGE Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of a 3-site preschool business and the lease-back of the school’s real estate in the Sacramento, California metro area.