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Profitable Craft Store for Sale in Toronto, Canada

50-year old unique art and play studios for children with 2 locations in Toronto.
Hundreds of families are served each week. Consistent birthday party inquiries without advertising. 2 locations in prestigious communities. Client email list of over 1,000 with 5 star reviews, social media following, high retention rate, trusted brand. Family business since 1969, very positive community connections and relationships. Growing without much effort, very much via word of mouth and known for it's consistency in Toronto for it's whole child philosophy and unique concept.
6.8   Toronto
Run Rate Sales
INR 1.13 crore
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business for Sale
INR 2.5 Cr
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Dance Studio Franchise Opportunity

2Ballet, 57 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Moscow HQ
  • 6000+ Page Views
  • 2000+ Investor Views
2Ballet is a popular ballet school for children with 57 branches in 4 countries. Children's franchises are the most profitable and fast-growing industry. Advantages of 2Ballet are developed methodology and standards that define all aspects of work, and ensure that school clients (children and their parents, adult students) are motivated and happy to come to school. The professional ballet term 'work in full step' has become the motto of our team and has allowed us to achieve and maintain high results. The method of the school 2Ballet is aimed to involve the child, his aesthetic, physical development and form an interest in art. Our two-year-old students don't only just dance and take a 45-minute lesson but they also perform on a professional stage. We created the program for older students together with teachers of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography and artists of the Bolshoi theatre. We constantly improve the program, making it richer, brighter and more interesting. The company was founded 4 years ago by a married couple (professional ballerina and entrepreneur). One of the promoters is a winner of all-Russian and international competitions in classical choreography, and has two higher education qualifications: Lomonosov Moscow State University (faculty of journalism) and RSUH (faculty of management), for a long time was a foremost teacher of a large dance centre in Los Angeles (California, USA). We have developed and successfully implemented a system of adaptation of children in classical dance training based on the individual characteristics of students. Another owner is an expert in building business processes. Founder of several e-commerce projects and an IT development studio. The gamification experience is used to increase students' motivation for classes. Our business is least exposed to crises and risks: Our school in Lausanne, Switzerland, already teaches 300 students 9 months after going public, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. While restaurants and shops are closed for quarantine, 2Ballet school continues to operate. The main thing is that the business does not have any direct competitors. Owners are located in Russia and the business has a branch in Lausanne but the company was originated in Russia.
2Ballet, 57 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Moscow HQ
7.7   Expanding in Canada
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 25 lakh
Space Required
1100 - 2200 Sq Ft
Investment Required
INR 1.2 - 2.4 Cr
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Beauty School Franchise Opportunity

US International Beauty School, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2022, Gurgaon HQ
  • 1000+ Page Views
  • 400+ Investor Views
US International Beauty School started with a single goal in mind: to deliver world-class, high-quality beauty and cosmetics education in India, taught by skilled professionals and instructors. - With that in mind, we developed a world-class infrastructure with the assistance of our top-notch trainers. - We have 2 operational beauty school centers in and around Gurgaon. - Have 500+ active students enrolled in our courses ranging from short-term 15-day courses to long-term 2-year courses. - Tied up with well-known beauty studios such as Sephora, Colors Makeup Studio, and Geetanjali for placement of our graduates. - We not only produced a large number of graduates in a short period of time, but we also guaranteed that they were placed in jobs where they could use the skills we had taught them. - We are looking to expand our brand globally. The sales figures for our franchise format are conservative estimates based on the monthly sales of our current centers.
US International Beauty School, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2022, Gurgaon HQ
6   Expanding in Canada
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 25 lakh
Space Required
2000 - 6000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
INR 50 L - 1 Cr
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Beauty School Franchise Opportunity

US International Beauty School, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2022, Gurgaon HQ
  • 1000+ Page Views
  • 400+ Investor Views
US International Beauty School started with a single goal in mind: to deliver world-class, high-quality beauty and cosmetics education in India, taught by skilled professionals and instructors. - With that in mind, we developed a world-class infrastructure with the assistance of our top-notch trainers. - We have 2 operational beauty school centers in and around Gurgaon. - Have 500+ active students enrolled in our courses ranging from short-term 15-day courses to long-term 2-year courses. - Tied up with well-known beauty studios such as Sephora, Colors Makeup Studio, and Geetanjali for placement of our graduates. - We not only produced a large number of graduates in a short period of time, but we also guaranteed that they were placed in jobs where they could use the skills we had taught them. - We are looking to expand our brand globally. The sales figures for our franchise format are conservative estimates based on the monthly sales of our current centers.
US International Beauty School, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2022, Gurgaon HQ
6   Expanding in Canada
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 25 lakh
Space Required
2000 - 6000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
INR 50 L - 1 Cr
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Language Center for Sale in Toronto, Canada

French language school having 5 branches in India, Online presence with 400 students enrolled.
It is am international private French language school. - India's Largest Pvt. French Language School. - Have 5 branches in Chandigarh and Panchkula, Ludhiana, Mohali and Patiala. - We provide courses which ranges from 2 months to a year. - Currently we have 400 students enrolled. - Have 13 faculty members with a minimum experience of 1 year and maximum 8 years. - Located in a prime locations. - Generate leads through word of mouth, social media, Google ads. - Owner has 10 years of industry experience.
7.1   Toronto
Run Rate Sales
INR 90 lakh
EBITDA Margin
50 %
Business for Sale
INR 1.8 Cr
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Playschool Franchise Opportunity

Junior Einsteins Science Club, 9 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Dublin HQ
  • 2000+ Page Views
  • 1000+ Investor Views
STEM education for children (elementary school-age) and science events for children. - Junior Einsteins Science Club franchise model is a proven profitable business model. It is a home-based, mobile franchise with high earning potential. - We provide the owner-operator in your chosen territory with a complete support system so you are in business for yourself, but never by yourself. - We offer constant support and advice in all operations from hiring, marketing, sales to ongoing training and a stream of new exciting themed experiments. If you are the right fit for us and us for you, you will become a valued member of our global, expanding franchise family. - In 2014, the Junior Einsteins Science Club® was created in Dublin, Ireland. Now, we have wonderful national and international owner-operators reaching thousands of children with fantastic hands-on STEM activities. - Awards & Accolades: - Our founder is Speaker United Nations ‘International Women and Girls in Science Day’ New York February 2020. - Junior Einsteins Science Club is in partnership with RASIT & The United Nations bringing STEM events to children globally. - Nominated Best Children’s Franchise in 'The Global'. - Franchise awards Las Vegas February 2021. - Named in ‘Top 100 most influential women in franchising 2020 ‘ Global Franchise magazine. - Winner ‘Best Emerging Franchise’ The Franchise Awards Ireland 2019. - Nominated ‘Children’s Franchise of the year’ The Franchise Awards Ireland 2019. - Winner First prize International Voom 2018 Richard Branson Virgin Media Business Award. - Awarded Business All-Stars Ireland 2019. - Shortlisted for Image businesswoman of the year 2016 Ireland. - Shortlisted for the Image Businesswoman of the Year ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2019. - Keynote Speaker Northern Ireland Women in Business Awards 2018. - High Energy STEM Events. - We are proud of our Award-winning hands-on STEM for kids. Everything we do here at Junior Einsteins Science Club is because we are passionate about bringing STEM to young children in a fun-filled high-energy way. Our events are very child-centric and all of our children are our ‘Junior Einsteins’. We nurture children’s natural curiosity & creativity. We inspire our ‘Junior Einsteins’ to use their imaginations, make a mess, explore and discover. We do this through fantastic interactive experiments from slime-making children learning about long chain polymerization and Non-Newtonian fluids. A Barbie Doll gets a hair-raising experience on a Van Der Graaf generator while children learn about voltage and current. By lighting a lightsaber with a plasma ball we learn how electricity flows. We inspire our ‘Junior Einsteins to explore a broad range of STEM subjects learning by doing; fossil making, forensics, arctic animal adaptions, classification of life, rocket races, bug hunts, illusions and how cartoons are made, geology and volcanoes, Bernoulli's effect, and how planes fly, marine biology, quantum physics using nerf guns. microbiology, chemistry; pH purple power & exothermic reactions making elephant’s toothpaste, magnets, light, anatomy, engineering, covering STEM & STEAM areas. Learning through tons of fun: - We teach children ‘How to Think, not What to think ‘, best preparing them for our ever changing world. We hope our ‘Junior Einsteins’ will build their love of science in primary/elementary school and choose science as a subject in secondary/high school and on to the third level. We need more scientists. - We do this through science parties, science camps at Easter, Halloween, mid-term & summer, after-school science clubs, Saturday science clubs, school science shows, STEM workshops, science corporate events, science family events & festivals.
Junior Einsteins Science Club, 9 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Dublin HQ
8.6   Expanding in Canada
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 20 lakh
Space Required
Nil
Investment Required
INR 20 - 35 L
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Training Institute Franchise Opportunity

HICM, 45 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, Bengaluru HQ
  • 4000+ Page Views
  • 2000+ Investor Views
Hindustan Institute of Capital Market (HICM) is India’s No. 1 Investment banking, Fund Accounting and stock market training institute. Our course are well designed by CAs, CFAs and are NISM certified. These courses helps students find jobs easily in capital markets and investment banking and we assure 100 % job placements. We offer more than 35 courses to help students, traders, investors, entrepreneur or self motivated individuals who wants to learn and earn in stock markets. Our brand has more than 13+ centers in India and we are inviting franchise partners to expand in their cities. Our preference is to invite partners from the finance & banking field but we would also be open to partners from different background. Once someone takes up the brand, we'll provide them training and resource for running the unit. Have 2 commission based model. If we send the students to franchise partner, we'll work on 70:30 fees ratio where the franchise partner will be given 30% commission. Alternatively, if the franchise partner refers students through their own leads, then we offer them 40% commission on fees and rest 60% fees goes to the company. The sales of INR 3 lakh per month with a profit margin of 30% is achievable as our already running outlets have been able to obtain such figures.
HICM, 45 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, Bengaluru HQ
7.1   Expanding in North America
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 3 lakh
Space Required
500 - 1000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
INR 35 - 60 K
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Education Consultant for Sale in Vancouver, Canada

Study-abroad guide platform with 100+ school tie-ups, bridging gap between Canadian universities & Vietnamese students.
Study abroad guide platform bridging the gap between Canadian universities and Vietnamese students. - Aim to create a trustworthy and helpful destination for students, parents, international institutions, English training centers, short-course providers (such as SAT, GMAT, GRE), and all other educators. - A unique consulting platform that helps students discover suitable schools, programs, and courses. - Students can apply to desired programs, upload documents, pay application and tuition fees, find a settlement, and inquire about related services under a trustworthy, seamless, and transparent experience. - 100 partnerships with schools in Canada. - Promoters have 20 years of experience. - Licensed and incorporated in Canada, with some employees and shareholders residing there. - 3 types of revenue models: 1. We collect a flat fee for connecting parents and students to universities, admission processes, and visa requirements. 2. Through international school tie-ups in Vietnam to introduce schools to students, we make a commission fee. 60 students were sent abroad last year. 3. The franchisee revenue model is the third type with royalty income. - The company is currently breaking even, and the drop in sales is due to a lack of working capital to keep up with ongoing operations.
6.8   Vancouver
Run Rate Sales
INR 1.5 crore
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business for Sale
INR 3.14 Cr
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Playschool Franchise Opportunity

Kipinä Kids, 27 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, London HQ
  • 800+ Page Views
  • 300+ Investor Views
Kipinä is the fastest-growing international preschool brand in the world, featuring an enhanced Finland curriculum. With 27 branches in Indonesia, Cambodia, Romania, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Morocco, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and others, Kipinä is available in 8 languages. Our curriculum, lesson plans and academic resources can be customised for any country and culture. Kipinä provides franchisees with proprietary curricula, weekly lesson plans, custom management software and mobile apps, extensive operations documentation, training workshops, university-certified teacher training in Finnish pedagogy, and extensive resources to help open, launch, market and manage nurseries or preschools that parents and kids love. The promoter's second home is in Spain, where they are currently residing.
Kipinä Kids, 27 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, London HQ
9   Expanding in Canada
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 90 lakh
Space Required
5000 - 20000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
INR 3.5 - 15 Cr
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Education Consultant Franchise Opportunity

Verbatoria Talents By Brainwaves, 109 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Moscow HQ
  • 10000+ Page Views
  • 6000+ Investor Views
Verbatoria is a patented assessment tests for inborn intelligence based on brainwaves. Our brand established in 2014 with franchise launch in 2016 now operates in 22 countries, like USA, Singapore, UAE, Israel, others. The test is done in 30-minute simple exercises with no answers recorded, only brainwaves by Brain-Computer Interface. This allows objectively measure brain inborn specifics if there is a strong analytical or creative mind, music or sports genius, leadership or emotional intelligence level, attention, and memory. Thus tailor education and development paths, ways for children. 100+ Verbatoria Talent Quotient partners in 22 countries evaluate thousands of children every month. Tests are designed by neuropsychologists to activate dedicated brain zones, each responsible for one of the key talents. 5 minutes after testing clients receive a comprehensive report with talent scores, strong and weak areas. The result is the Talent Quotient diagram internally benchmarking the brain by 7 intelligence areas. We provide our services on a SaaS model: you sell, conduct initial tests, collect raw data, send it to our server, and receive the report in within minutes. Looking to sign up franchise partners, edTech consultants, career coaches, psychologists, and degree-granting institutions around the world.
Verbatoria Talents By Brainwaves, 109 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Moscow HQ
8.4   Expanding in Canada
Exp Monthly Sales
INR 4.3 - 8.5 lakh
Space Required
0 - 150 Sq Ft
Investment Required
INR 4.3 - 8.5 L
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Sports Coaching Company Investment Opportunity in Alexandria, USA

Company building municipal sports infrastructure as a sports tourism magnet with huge projected annual sales.
Business developing a sports complex alpha site that is to be rolled out soon nationally. - Expected to finish construction within 30 months of receiving funds. - The complex has a total area of 130 acres within which there will be 17 lit turf fields and an enclosed field house with a full-sized football/soccer/lacrosse field and a 200-meter indoor track. - We expect to create 500 new jobs when operations commence. - Revenue will be generated through bookings, hosting tournaments and training/coaching for various sports.
Company building municipal sports infrastructure as a sports tourism magnet with huge projected annual sales.
6.2   Alexandria
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
INR 17 Cr for 30%
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Hobby Class Investment Opportunity in Costa Mesa, USA

Vocal teaching service with big idea, detailed plan, and personnel to transform health and wellness.
One of the largest vocal schools in Southern California. - Business has 3 branches across Costa Mesa, Orange, Irvine with a recording studio and eight teaching rooms. - We conduct in-class and online teaching, workshops with instructional videos, performance opportunities, personal training. - On average we train 200- 250 students for vocal and music instruments. The number varies from time to time. - Have highly trained and certified staff, experienced CEO and the marketing lead has worked at Amazon, MAC and Burlington. - Have brand trademarks and patentable business process. - New IP is in active development for future expansion. - Business was previously profitable (pre-pandemic) and now due to the Covid-19 situation, the company is at a loss, however, it is temporary, - Details about our future plans and expansions are given in the summary document below.
8   Costa Mesa
Run Rate Sales
INR 4.6 crore
EBITDA Margin
Operating at loss
Partial Stake Sale
INR 8.5 Cr for 25%
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Profitable Beauty School Seeking Loan in Chicago, USA

Beauty investment portfolio with four beauty brands seeking additional growth capital.
The company manages four distinct beauty brands and are looking to add more brands to the portfolio. - The primary revenue source is an Australia-based beauty school with 1,300 enrolled students. - Courses (online courses) offered include lash and brow artistry, hair styling, and makeup, featuring 30 different makeup lessons. - Proprietary content has attracted an audience that is 85% female. - Additional plans to acquire an scale two skincare brands with large growth opportunities. - Our D2C skincare products are mainly sold through the company’s own website in various global locations. - Our cosmetic brush line is available in the UK market. - The promoters have 5 years of industry experience. - The company operates under an LLC registration. - Manufacturing is outsourced to four different suppliers. - The team includes 10 contract workers.
7.5   Chicago
Run Rate Sales
INR 5.1 crore
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Business Loan
INR 2.14 Cr at 12%
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Training Institute Investment Opportunity in Kingston, Jamaica

Heavy equipment training and haulage services company that graduated 21 students to date seeks investment.
Graduated 21 students of which 4 are owner-operators. - We have 2 haulage contracts and are seeking funds to take up more contracts. - Through a multidisciplinary approach to education that combines technical and hands-on learning, our students consistently succeed in the real world. - We are committed to providing excellent education, training, and resources so that our students will thrive in today’s competitive world. - The trainers have 6 years of experience in this industry.
6.3   Kingston
Run Rate Sales
INR 64 lakh
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
INR 80 L for 30%
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Beauty School Investment Opportunity in Northville, USA

For Sale: Eyelash extension business that is service and education-based and has trained 20+ students.
Over the past year, we have certified upwards of 20 students after officially launching the course at the beginning of this year. The exposure to our course has grown exponentially and continues to grow as we train 2-3 students a month. The feedback we get from students is nothing but positive. We have developed relationships with a few salons in the area who’ve let us train groups in their space. Business owner personally trains and manages the business with some assistance from part-time staff. Business has the required license to run the operations.
For Sale: Eyelash extension business that is service and education-based and has trained 20+ students.
7.1   Northville
Run Rate Sales
INR 61 lakh
EBITDA Margin
35 %
Partial Stake Sale
INR 5.1 L for 15%
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Investing in Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

Investing in businesses is a strategic endeavor that can significantly grow your wealth if approached knowledgeably. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the intricacies of businesses for investment is crucial.

Understanding Business Investment

Business investment refers to the allocation of capital to a company with the expectation of receiving financial returns. This can occur through direct investment in a private company or by purchasing stocks and shares of publicly traded businesses.

Types of Business Investments

  1. Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.

  2. Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.

  3. Venture Capital and Angel Investing: These are types of equity investment where investors provide capital to startups and small businesses that have potential for growth.

  4. Crowdfunding: An innovative way to invest in businesses where multiple investors contribute small amounts of capital via platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

Advantages of Investing in Businesses

  • Potential for High Returns: Businesses have the potential to grow substantially, resulting in significant returns on investment.
  • Portfolio Diversification: Investing in various businesses can diversify an investment portfolio, reducing overall risk.
  • Active Involvement: Investors can actively participate in their investments, offering guidance and support to businesses.

Risks Involved in Business Investment

Even though investing in businesses offers attractive returns, it involves certain risks:

  • Market Volatility: Economic changes can affect business profitability and stock prices.
  • Failure Risk: Especially with startups, there's always a risk of failure resulting in loss of investment.
  • Regulatory Issues: Changes in laws and regulations can impact businesses adversely.

How to Choose the Right Business for Investment

  • Research and Analysis: Understand the business model, industry sector, and financial health of the business.
  • Growth Potential: Evaluate the business's potential for growth and scalability.
  • Management Quality: A competent management team can greatly influence a business’s success.
  • Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and economic conditions that might affect the business.
  • Competitive Advantage: Ensure the business has a unique selling proposition or competitive edge.

Conclusion

Investing in businesses for investment can be incredibly rewarding. However, it requires a thorough understanding of the market, diligent research, and careful selection. By weighing the potential benefits against the risks and conducting due diligence, investors can enhance their ability to make profitable investments. Always consider consulting a financial advisor to tailor your investment strategy to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance.

Invest wisely, and watch your investments flourish!

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