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Recent Transactions by State
Tampa Childcare Business Sold to National Provider
The team at HINGE is pleased to announce the successful sale of a single site school located in the thriving Tampa, Florida market. The school was sold to a national provider wanting to expand their holdings in the area.
HINGE Team Completes 8-Week Leadership Course
To launch 2022, the team at HINGE committed to an 8-week Leadership Sprint Course with Rize Leadership Coach Tom Wood. The customized course allowed the HINGE team to cover a range of leadership topics in short, 30-minute sprints each Friday.
Where You Can Find the HINGE Team this Month
HINGE’s Client Relations team will be presenting at events from coast to coast this month. Find out where you can find Kathe Petchel and Molly Hichens throughout the month of March in this blog post!
HINGE Aids Sale of 5-Site Business in Greater San Diego Market
The team at HINGE is pleased to announce the successful sale of a five-site early education business in the greater San Diego market. Launching a competitive process with multiple offers meant that the sellers were able to select the best fit for their school.
Kathy Ligon Co-Authors 'Status Report on For-Profit Child Care'
Founder & CEO of HINGE Brokers, Kathy Ligon, authored Exchange Magazine’s Thirty-Fifth Annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care. The article reveals the ongoing struggles facing childcare business owners, but offers up a renewed sense of optimism about the future of the industry.
4-Site Business and Real Estate in CA Sold to a National Operator
HINGE is thrilled to announce the sale of a 4-site business and related real estate in the Sacramento market to a national provider. The business founders were seeking an exit to focus on their young family and other education-related business opportunities.
HINGE Completes Sale of 8-Site Childcare Business in Georgia
The team at HINGE Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of an 8-site childcare business located in the greater Atlanta market to a national provider. The founding operator has many years’ experience in acquiring under-performing schools and ramping up growth quickly.
High Quality 4-Site Business in MN Sold to National Provider
The team at HINGE Advisors is pleased to announce the business sale of a high quality, 4-site early education group located in the greater Minneapolis market to a national provider. HINGE represented the business founder in seeking a like-minded successor organization that matched their high-quality culture, people-first focus and dedication to education.
HINGE Welcomes Marissa Webster to the Team
HINGE is thrilled to announce the addition of Marissa Webster to our team! Marissa joins HINGE with more than 15 years of business administration experience and will assist our marketing efforts as well as help with early transaction work.
HINGE Completes Sale of Karnak Creative Child Care Center
The team at HINGE Brokers is pleased to announce the successful sale of business and lease of real estate for Karnak Creative Child Care Center in the Detroit, Michigan metro area. Congratulations to Mamta on the successful sale of her early learning business!
HINGE Aids Sale of Cross Timbers Preschool and Kindergarten
The team at HINGE is pleased to announce the successful sale of business and real estate for Cross Timbers Preschool and Kindergarten near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Congratulations to Debbie, Don, and their family on the successful sale of their early learning business!
HINGE Completes Sale of Woodpark Montessori Business
The team at HINGE is excited to announce the successful sale of business and lease of real estate for Woodpark Montessori in the Minneapolis, Minnesota metro area. Congratulations to Priyanthi, Nimal, and Dillini on the successful sale of their early learning business!