Consideration when Buying Schools

* Establishment (So long more than 5yrs be good)

* School programs ( several is better but balance with student count) 

* branding 

* premises suitability, size & continuity. 

* rental rates
 * licencing & its validity term.
 * the matching between schools culture with new mgmt.
 * the business as a going concern.
 * free from liabilities
 * free from encumbrances
 * profitability (when profitable, revenue gives higher rate of return)
 * growth potential within & externally; potential 

    - to increase fees, student count, programs, etc 

    - franchise opportunity, duplicating   

* pricing terms 

* after sale Support 

* consent to no competition clause 

* consent to no bankruptcy clause 

* investment/recovery pay back period 

Note: The above are generalization; exception applies