Rare opportunity to acquire a driving school business with 47 years of operating history in a growing market. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. Customer retention is high, and the phone continues to ring on the strength of the company's name alone. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. Standard operating procedures are documented, making training and quality control straightforward. This is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or a strategic buyer looking to expand in the market.
Seller will carry 15% at 8% interest, 3-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.
Seller is pursuing another business venture and wants a clean transition.
6 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.
Few direct competitors offer the same breadth of services in the immediate market.
Untapped opportunities include e-commerce, service agreements, and referral partnerships.
Modeling Education business · $204K
Asking price is $204K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for small owner-operated education businesses (tutoring, test prep, or small learning centers) in California; California operating costs run high, so margins vary widely and these figures are not verified market data.
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