EducationRare opportunity to acquire a driving school business with 11 years of operating history in a growing market. Over the past several years ownership has invested in equipment, systems, and staff development, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. A professionally built website generates steady inbound inquiries with no ongoing ad spend. Owner involvement is primarily managerial; no specialized license is required for ownership, though one is preferred. The customer database numbers in the thousands and represents a valuable, largely untapped marketing asset. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. A capable manager runs daily operations, and the staff is expected to remain in place through a transition. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. The trade area is experiencing steady population and commercial growth, supporting long-term demand. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. Many customer relationships span a decade or more, and several commercial accounts are on multi-year arrangements. The business generates dependable cash flow with margins at or above industry benchmarks. The owner has stepped back from daily operations in recent years, and the business now runs semi-absentee. The company runs on documented processes with a trained staff of 3 in place, allowing the owner to focus on high-level management. The fundamentals are in place for a new owner to grow well beyond current levels.
Owner is retiring after 11 years in the business.
4 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.
A new owner could grow by adding outside sales, pursuing commercial contracts, and increasing marketing spend.
Modeling Highly Profitable Driving School Operating Since 2015 · $223K
Asking price is $223K. 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.
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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.
Open the full Deal AnalyzerTampa, FL · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
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.
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Rough AI estimate for small education businesses (tutoring, test prep, or learning centers) in the Tampa area, not verified market data, and actual figures vary widely with student volume, staffing model, and franchise versus independent status.
Figures are provided by the seller. The platform does not verify or value the business. The implied multiple is simply asking price ÷ cash flow (SDE). Not financial advice; verify independently before any offer.
