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Recent Transactions by State
Brenwood Academy Sold to a National Operator
HINGE is happy to announce the sale of Brenwood Academy to a national operator wanting to expand in the Atlanta area market. HINGE was able to partner the business buyer with a real estate buyer that closed simultaneously, giving the sellers a complete exit.
The Country Day School Sold to KLA Schools
HINGE Brokers is thrilled to announce the sale of The Country Day School in Huntsville, AL to KLA Schools. Our team sought a business buyer that would continue the quality services provided at The Country Day School while giving the owner the exit strategy she was seeking for retirement.
HINGE Closes Financing Deal for New England Childcare Organization
HINGE Brokers is excited to announce that we’ve assisted a prominent New England childcare owner with the financing necessary to acquire a struggling childcare operator and their accompanying real estate.
HINGE Aids Investment Deal into Big Blue Marble Academy
Having previously supported Big Blue Marble Academy with growth opportunities as well as financing partners for real estate investments, HINGE is thrilled to announce a recent investment deal into BBMA in which we acted as their exclusive financial advisor.
HINGE Strategic Planning Recap
With another year fast approaching, the HINGE team gathered together during the first week of November to map out our strategic plan for 2019. Click to see photos from the week.
THRIVE Consultants present at CQEL Fall Conference
HINGE superstars and THRIVE consultants Mike Pepper and Kathe Petchel attended CQEL's Fall Education Conference in November and we’ve got photos from the event! Click to learn more.
Reggio-inspired School Sold in Alabama
HINGE is excited to announce the sale of a Reggio Emilia-inspired combination preschool and elementary school in Alabama. The owner of the school was seeking to retire and wanted an exit strategy for both the business and real estate. Click to learn more.
HINGE Aids Investment into 6-Site Florida Group
HINGE Brokers acted as the exclusive financial advisor to a six-site childcare group in Florida during the school’s recent investment partnership with a private equity firm.
HINGE Presenting at Two Childcare Conferences This October
HINGE superstars Kathy Ligon and Kathe Petchel are attending and presenting at two great childcare conferences this October: the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Summit on October 15-17 and the VCCA’s Fall Conference on October 18th. Click to learn more.
Storybook Cottage: A THRIVE Consulting Project
Attending our very first SHIFT Childcare Business Leaders Conference back in February, childcare business owners and directors Betty and Shirley won our conference giveaway of a free, one-day assessment of their preschools.
THRIVE Workshop Boston Recap
The HINGE team traveled to Boston on Thursday, September 13th to host our one-day THRIVE Workshop at the fabulous Revere Hotel. Click to read about what attendees experienced on the day!
Sale of Childcare Business in Savannah, GA
HINGE is pleased to announce the sale of a childcare business in the Savannah, GA market. Working with a longtime childcare provider and friend, HINGE was able to confidentially transition her business to a very successful national childcare provider. Click to learn more.