This is an opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable Young Rembrandts franchise operating in South Orange County, one of the most affluent and family-dense regions in California. The program has been operating locally for over 15 years (territory acquired in 2017; program established roughly a decade prior) and benefits from a nationally recognized brand with nearly 30 years of operating history, approximately 100 franchise territories nationwide, and 20,000+ students served annually. Notably, the initial Young Rembrandts franchise fee alone is $44,500, making this an attractive entry point into an already established and operating business, with existing school partnerships, historical operating data, trained instructors, and proven systems in place
Young Rembrandts provides curriculum-based, in-school drawing instruction that is widely adopted by elementary schools as a turnkey enrichment program. The brand’s longevity, standardized curriculum, and strong reputation with school administrators have enabled franchisees to build durable, repeat partnerships.
The business currently delivers once-weekly, in-school classes during the Fall and Spring semesters, with approximately 15 active school partnerships, roughly half of which are located in Saddleback Valley Unified School District, historically the strongest-performing district in the territory.
Following COVID, the business was intentionally streamlined due to the owner’s limited availability. As a result, the business is not operating at the scale it once did—not due to market demand, but due to reduced owner involvement. Historically, the business served approximately 35 schools and, at its peak, over 140 Parks & Recreation locations. The territory remains large, affluent, and proven, and the groundwork—including prior relationships, operating systems, and brand recognition—is already in place.
Operations & Staffing
-Approximately 5 part-time instructors (lead + assistant structure).
-Fall and Spring sessions run 13 weeks each (~32 weeks annually); summers off by seller choice, with clear ability to expand into summer programs.
-Minimal owner involvement: approximately 2 months per year (primarily August planning) and <5 hours per week during the active season.
Financial Snapshot
Annual revenue: approximately $100K–$120K.
Annual owner profit: approximately $50K.
Figures are from 2024, prior to the owner shifting focus to another business venture, and reflect the last period of meaningful owner involvement.
Territory & Expansion Opportunity
The franchise territory covers South Orange County, including Tustin, Irvine, Saddleback Valley, and Capistrano Unified School Districts, spanning from Tustin south to Camp Pendleton. The total addressable market includes approximately 207–229 elementary campuses, yet historical penetration peaked at only 10–15% of available schools.
This is a compelling opportunity to acquire a proven business with existing clientele, established school relationships, and operating infrastructure in a highly desirable market. With consistent outreach, renewed school partnerships, and modest operational expansion, a new owner can meaningfully scale the business, simply by building upon relationships that have already worked in the past.
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