Recent Big Blue Marble Academy Acquisition of a Profitable and Established Discovery Point School (Contact Agent for Details)
– Big Blue Marble Academy acquired a profitable Discovery Point School in 2023, further expanding their brand presence outside of Atlanta
– Brand New 20-Year Lease
– 2.00% annual rent increases, including the option periods.
– The tenant has two five-year options to renew at the expiration of the 20-year initial term.
Corporate Guaranty from Top 15 Operator in the Country (83+ Locations)
– Big Blue Marble Academy is one of Top 15 Corporate childcare companies in the country.
– Big Blue Marble Academy currently operates over 83 locations across eight states.
– 13th largest childcare brand by number of locations with $95 million in 2023 reported annual revenue.
Big Blue Marble Academy Acquired by Leeds Equity Partners
– Leeds Equity is a New York-based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to partnering with management teams in the education, training, and information services industries (the “Knowledge Industries”).
– The firm was founded in 1993 and currently manages approximately $5 billion of capital across a broad spectrum of companies within the Knowledge Industries.
– Leeds Equity seeks to leverage its sector-focused expertise and market insights to create long term value for its partner companies and investors.
North Atlanta MSA – Most Populous City in Georgia
– Atlanta’s economy is highly diversified, with the metro’s top employers representing a wide variety of sectors.
– With few natural barriers to limit development, tremendous population growth over the past decade expanded the metro’s borders, and the region now has a population of roughly 6.0 million people. Over the next five years the region is expected to add approximately 316,000 residents.
– The urban core has been the epicenter of several major construction projects in recent years, with Centennial Yards headlining urban renewal in downtown Atlanta.
