This accredited vocational school in Virginia offers cosmetology and esthetics training programs, generating $231K in annual SDE on a $378K asking price — roughly 1.6x — making it one of the most attractively priced acquisitions in the education sector relative to cash flow. Accreditation provides access to Title IV federal student aid, a critical competitive moat that enables students to finance their education and gives the school a structural enrollment advantage over non-accredited alternatives. The business benefits from consistent demand in a regulated vocational category where new school formation is constrained by the licensing and accreditation process.
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The asking price is $377,707. Exact terms and any seller financing are confirmed directly with the seller after you sign up.
This business reports approximately $231,013 in annual cash flow (SDE/EBITDA), implying a 1.6x multiple on the asking price.
It operates in the Virginia area. The exact city is shown after you create a free Searcher OS account.
Many businesses in this price range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing, which can cover up to 90% of the purchase price over a 10-year term. See the financing snapshot above for an illustrative scenario.
