Established Children's Photography Business Serving Preschools And Daycares On-Site

Business Overview:

This established mobile preschool photography franchise has operated for more than 20 years across a large, protected 79‑ZIP‑code territory spanning the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East Illinois. The business specializes in on‑site photography for preschools, daycares, private schools, and early‑education centers, using themed sets, child‑focused workflows, and a streamlined online proofing and ordering system. The owner transports equipment and themed sets directly to client facilities, eliminating the need for a brick‑and‑mortar studio and keeping overhead extremely low. Strong recurring institutional contracts and long‑standing school relationships support predictable annual revenue. “Gross receipts increased from $264,793 in 2023 to $285,029 in 2025, while normalized SDE rose from $176,247 to $199,050.” Key Investment Highlights: -20+ year brand presence with strong reputation in early‑childhood photography -Recurring annual revenue from school picture‑day events -Large protected territory: 79 ZIP codes, 67,734 children ages 0–5, and 377 daycare/preschool facilities -Turnkey mobile operation with low overhead and established workflow -High SDE margins (60–70%+) -Seller willing to train and assist with transition -Significant growth potential through additional school accounts, digital products, and seasonal events “The territory includes 67,734 children ages 0‑5 and 377 daycare/preschool facilities.” Ideal candidate would be a hands‑on owner‑operator who enjoys working with children, has strong customer‑service skills, and is comfortable operating a mobile, relationship‑driven business.

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Property Features and Assets:

Includes Nikon D7500 cameras, Nikon Z5II, lenses, and batteries; lighting equipment and tripods; a wide range of themed backdrops, props, scenes, and furniture; mobile studio equipment; and a customer database with contracts and goodwill. Total FF&E valued at $47,174.

Market Competition and Expansion:

Territory based market

Reason for Selling:

Retrrement. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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