Listing ID: 80902

Business Overview

A successful and growing franchise business that provides families with expert guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. This business provides dedicated counselors help high school students identify their college goals as well as support them in the steps necessary to achieve those goals in the most cost-effective manner possible. We mentor and educate students and their families to do the following:

• Create the optimal college list.
• Improve ACT/PSAT/SAT scores.
• Establish goals to maximize GPAs.
• Develop unique essays.
• Build strong resumes.
• Explore funding alternatives.
• Work within the family’s college budget.
• Navigate the financial aid process.
• Manage college application timeline.
• Explore alternative majors.
• Provide a structured college planning system.
• Prepare for the college transition.
• Build community involvement in their success.

The business is located in a centrally located, top-tier, mixed-use office center, leased for favorable rent. This well-managed company maintains excellent relationships with its landlord, accurate accounting, professional tax returns, and proper corporate governance.

This is a rapidly growing business, where pre-COVID revenue growth since inception has averaged 284%, and growth from 2018 to 2019 was 87%. We are located in one of America’s hottest metropolitan growth areas, with Boise growing 17% in the most recent census. Much of the recent growth in Boise has come from California, Oregon, and Washington, where affluent families place a high premium on prestigious college education.

With additional marketing and hiring, the business is primed for rapid future growth.

Financial

  • Asking Price: $75,000
  • Cash Flow: $67,978
  • Gross Revenue: $105,620
  • EBITDA: N/A
  • FF&E: N/A
  • Inventory: N/A
  • Inventory Included: N/A
  • Established: 2017

Detailed Information

  • Property Owned or Leased:N/A
  • Property Included:N/A
  • Building Square Footage:1,200
  • Lot Size:N/A
  • Total Number of Employees:2
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:N/A
Is Support & Training Included:

Owner will provide training in operations and management. Primary educator employee willing to remain employed.

Purpose For Selling:

Owner-operator is also employed in healthcare.

Opportunities and Growth:

Additional marketing and continued networking will continue to grow revenue.

Established Franchise:

This Business Is An Established Franchise

Additional Info

The venture was started in 2017, making the business 5 years old.

The company has 2 employees and is situated in a building with estimated square footage of 1,200 sq ft.
The building is leased by the business for $1,300 per Month

Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?

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Existing Debts and Future Obligations

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Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics

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