Another thing to consider which has been said several time. Not every fantastic and fierce coach needs to be a gym owner. They may want to be because they want to decide gym colors, uniforms, who does choreo, music, which competitions the go ti, etc., but they have no patience or no idea how to deal on the business side day to day. So just because a program looks great on the floor don't mean the books are balanced, the staff is getting paid, and all is well. Having another gym come in and take over may be the only thing keeping that gym from closing down due to financial reasons. Better to have one with a big name come in and make it a move up than a lateral move with another gym that may be an equal.