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College Franchise Opportunity

British School Of Marketing International, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2014, Bournemouth HQ
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✅About: - British School of Marketing International (BSMI) was established in 2014. - It is a dynamic business and marketing college focused on creating outstanding opportunities for international students. - With a strong portfolio of university partnerships in the UK and overseas, BSMI supports smooth progression into undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA studies. - Students choose BSMI for direct progression routes, as well as affordable and flexible higher education pathways that make world-class learning more accessible. ✅Accreditations & recognitions: - Accredited by the British Council for delivering English Language programmes. - Accredited by ATHE for Academic Pathway courses, which are Ofqual-regulated and recognised by the Department for Education. - Recognised Pearson centre, delivering the prestigious BTEC Level 3 in Business. ✅Academic pathway courses: - The ATHE academic qualifications are delivered over 36 weeks. - These provide guaranteed progression into: - The 1st, 2nd, or final year of undergraduate degrees. - MBA and postgraduate entry routes. ✅Future expansion: - Soon introducing: - Pearson HNC level 4 in business. - Pearson HND level 5 in business. - These programmes offer access to internationally respected qualifications leading to top-up degrees and career advancement. ✅Our strengths: - High-quality teaching. - Globally recognised qualifications. - Strong university partnerships. - Equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to succeed on the international stage. ✅Licenses and registrations required: - Franchise partners are required to obtain the necessary local education licenses, while we will provide accreditation from the British Council, ATHE, and Pearson, along with compliance support for Ofqual and Department for Education regulations. ✅Franchise operations: - The franchise model is FOFO, and our team will visit the franchisee’s location to provide support and conduct teacher training. ✅Monthly sales & profit margin: - Our projected monthly sales and profit margin for each franchise outlet are based on the performance of our existing outlet. - To reach these figures, a franchise partner would need to enroll around 60 students, with each student paying an annual tuition fee of GBP 5,000. - This will generate a total revenue of GBP 300,000. Since it is an educational institution, the organization will receive this amount during the admission period. Accordingly, we have calculated the average monthly sales as GBP 25,000. - Franchise partners are required to have their own facility with classrooms. The investment figures provided cover the brand fee and operational expenses such as salaries and utilities, but exclude the cost of acquiring a facility, as real estate values vary across our target countries. - Since the brand fee covers the education system and all necessary course kits, the only additional expenses for the outlet will be the salaries of two staff members and utilities. With this structure, the outlet can expect to achieve an EBITDA of approximately 40%, or around GBP 10,000 per month.
British School Of Marketing International, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2014, Bournemouth HQ
8   Expanding in USA
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 26.5 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 5000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 53 - 66 K
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Profitable School Equity Stake For Sale in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Transforming C/D+ education in Mexico with premium PBL schools with proven 27-30% EBITDA.
*Operates premium PBL schools in Mexico's C/D+ segments for 8 years, with three own-built campuses in Querétaro serving 1,492 students (up from 85, +1,650% growth). *Revenue model: Tuition (~$3.3-4.9k MXN/month) +25% extras (uniforms/books); flagship generates ~45M MXN/year with 27-30% EBITDA; scalable with +6% annual pricing. *Promoter experience: General director has 10+ years education ops, 25+ in strategy; another director has 10+ years experience in school maintenances & construction. *Business relationships: Benchmarks with SEP Mexico; potential acquisition partners like Laureate for an 8-10x exit. *Successfully expanded campuses: Flagship (8 years, stable at 1,022 students); El Marqués (3 years, +140% growth); Tlacote (1.5 years, +50-60 students/year). *SPV structure optimizes investments: Seeking 80-116M MXN for national scale, 20% IRR, 16% dividends post-EBITDA. *We have a total of 5 different campuses in different sizes and student capacity ranges from 310 to 900 per school. *School has an operational license. *School generates an annual turnover of MXN 20 million.
Transforming C/D+ education in Mexico with premium PBL schools with proven 27-30% EBITDA.
7.7   Santiago de Querétaro
Run Rate Sales
USD 780 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 6.5 Mn for 40%
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School Equity Stake For Sale in Cunupia, Trinidad

K12 educational institution providing non-traditional teaching methods with 10 pre-school students, seeking investment for expansion.
Located in Cunupia, a K12 educational institution focused on non-traditional learning methods through online, physical, and blended approaches. - Currently serving 10 students. - Curriculum integrates local Ministry of Education standards with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), promoting critical thinking and cultural awareness among students. - Rooted in Catholic values, the institution emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning. - Currently offers educational services for children aged 2-13 years (preschool to grade 6) with plans to expand to Grade 12, thus broadening educational offerings and accommodating a comprehensive curriculum. However, currently the kids enrolled only for preschool. - Seeking financial investment to enhance the online learning platform for international accessibility and to develop physical facilities to support neurodiverse clients, including therapy services. - Offers micro-schooling options, emphasizing individualized learning plans to cater to diverse student needs. - The school needs 3 permanent employees, which includes admin and teaching staff who are required to run the operations.
K12 educational institution providing non-traditional teaching methods with 10 pre-school students, seeking investment for expansion.
6.8   Cunupia
Run Rate Sales
USD 10.6 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 37 K for 50%
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School Equity Stake For Sale in Cunupia, Trinidad

K12 educational institution providing non-traditional teaching methods with 10 pre-school students, seeking investment for expansion.
Located in Cunupia, a K12 educational institution focused on non-traditional learning methods through online, physical, and blended approaches. - Currently serving 10 students. - Curriculum integrates local Ministry of Education standards with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), promoting critical thinking and cultural awareness among students. - Rooted in Catholic values, the institution emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning. - Currently offers educational services for children aged 2-13 years (preschool to grade 6) with plans to expand to Grade 12, thus broadening educational offerings and accommodating a comprehensive curriculum. However, currently the kids enrolled only for preschool. - Seeking financial investment to enhance the online learning platform for international accessibility and to develop physical facilities to support neurodiverse clients, including therapy services. - Offers micro-schooling options, emphasizing individualized learning plans to cater to diverse student needs. - The school needs 3 permanent employees, which includes admin and teaching staff who are required to run the operations.
K12 educational institution providing non-traditional teaching methods with 10 pre-school students, seeking investment for expansion.
6.8   Cunupia
Run Rate Sales
USD 10.6 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 37 K for 50%
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School for Sale in Escazu, Costa Rica

MEP-approved international K-12 school in Escazú with expansion-ready campus for strategic acquisition.
Fully operational international school located in the high-demand area of Escazú, Costa Rica. - Fully approved and recognized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP). - Offers English-medium education from 1st grade to 12th grade. - Currently has 80+ enrolled students. - Serves local and international families from Escazú and Santa Ana. - Operates on a tuition-based revenue model with monthly fee payments. - Strong relationships with local vendors, educational consultants, and municipal authorities. - All required permits and regulatory approvals are in place. - Built on approximately 7,000 m² of titled land. - Infrastructure includes classrooms, administrative offices, synthetic soccer field, indoor sports court, and swimming pool. - Positive local reputation for personalized education and sports-focused programs. - Existing infrastructure supports expansion beyond 100 students. - Employs contractual staff as and when needed, maintaining a flexible cost structure and workforce. - Established and managed by an experienced international education entrepreneur with background in school management and property development. - Ideal for IB, bilingual, or international curriculum enhancement and scaling. - Offered as a turnkey acquisition for education groups, investors, or operators seeking entry into Costa Rica’s international education market.
MEP-approved international K-12 school in Escazú with expansion-ready campus for strategic acquisition.
8.3   Escazu
Run Rate Sales
USD 720 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 5 Mn
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School for Sale in Panama City, Panama

For Sale: Profitable labor institute focused on technological education with 4 branches across Panama.
It has more than 3,000 students. It also has a virtual platform. Annual income above PAB 2 million. EBITDA margin was 6.9% last year, while the average is 10%.
For Sale: Profitable labor institute focused on technological education with 4 branches across Panama.
6.8   Panama City
Run Rate Sales
USD 2.4 million
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Business for Sale
USD 1 Mn
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School Franchise Opportunity

Algorithmics, 500 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Dubai HQ
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Algorithmics is a programming school for children with over 500 franchisees across the globe and majorly in 90 countries with over 1 million graduates. We combine offline and online learning to make programming simple, exciting, and fun for children to study. Our main motive is for a child to choose the right course before learning it. So we give them programs according to their interest. For students of ages 6-7, we impart the fundamentals of logic and programming. The idea behind it is to start step by step while learning the fundamentals of programming.
Algorithmics, 500 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Dubai HQ
6.9   Expanding in North America
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 13 thousand
Space Required
30 - 300 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 10 - 200 K
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School for Sale in San José, Costa Rica

Well-established private school in San Jose with 650 students, offering preschool to secondary education.
Private school in San Jose with a total of 650 active students. - Grades available are preschool with daycare, primary, and secondary, providing a comprehensive educational experience for its students. - With an average fee of 250k/m, the school has been able to achieve significant sales growth compared to the previous year, attributed to the increasing yearly admission rates post-Covid. - The school's facilities include a basketball court, soccer field, music building, parking, and a restaurant, providing a well-rounded environment to support the holistic development of its students. - The school employs a proven methodology that has been refined over three decades, focusing on a competency-based neuroeducational approach that places the student at the center of the learning process. - This approach is complemented by character formation processes, including training in resilience, emotional education, self-esteem, and self-perception, all aimed at developing happy, critical, autonomous, and independent students. - Character formation processes are also emphasized, with fundamental subjects including the conservatory of music, choreography, and art. Additionally, the school focuses on strengthening the resilience, emotional education, self-esteem, and self-perception of its students. - The business is licensed under the education board and employs a total of 98 teaching and non-teaching staff, who contribute to the delivery of high-quality education and extracurricular activities to the students.
Well-established private school in San Jose with 650 students, offering preschool to secondary education.
7.8   San José
Run Rate Sales
USD 4.1 million
EBITDA Margin
0 - 10 %
Business for Sale
USD 12.7 Mn
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Profitable School for Sale in Morelia, Mexico

For sale: Established IB education institute with 42-year legacy, 640 students, operating across 1,500 sqm.
The school is an IB institute with 35 classrooms and 640 enrolled students. - Its revenue model is based on tuition fees, enrollment fees, and the sale of books and materials to parents. - It holds RVOES (SEP permits), IB certification, and is also a Cambridge certification center.
For sale: Established IB education institute with 42-year legacy, 640 students, operating across 1,500 sqm.
8.3   Morelia
Run Rate Sales
USD 2 million
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Business for Sale
USD 8.4 Mn
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Training Institute Franchise Opportunity

Abakus Europe - Mental Arithmetic, 150 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, Warsaw HQ
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Abakus Europe is a chain of mental mathematics and brain training institutes. We have 150 centers and over 5,000 students around Europe. We adopt the latest methods of teaching, and our teachers are constantly trained and and updated with these methods. Our courses incorporate different games and brain training activities to make the process of learning more fun and unforgettable. We are looking to expand our footprint by setting up franchises. We would be delighted if you join us, to help us boost the development of children aged 4-12. Abakus is not just a fun way for children to learn and to develop, it can also be an extremely profitable business venture, which allows our partners to attract new clients, gain additional recognition, receive extra advertising as part of our network and improve their financial position.
Abakus Europe - Mental Arithmetic, 150 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, Warsaw HQ
7.7   Expanding in North America
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 1 - 20 thousand
Space Required
20 - 2000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 1 - 30 K
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Education Consultant Equity Stake For Sale in Orlando, USA

A premier college placement company with connecting students to top universities, seeking investment for expansion.
Established leader in the education market for securing academic and sports scholarships in the USA, with 10 years of proven expertise. a premier college placement company with over a decade of success in connecting students to top universities. - Achieves annual revenue exceeding $200,000, showcasing profitability and stable financial performance. - Successfully facilitated scholarships for over 700 students since inception, demonstrating significant industry impact. - Offers a specialized scholarship finding service priced at $3,000 per client, generating a net revenue of $2,500 per student after all expenses including advertising and commissions. - In addition to the business owner, 3-4 contract agents who work solely on commission, ranging from 10% to 15%. - Currently supports approximately 5 students per month, providing a sustainable and manageable client load. - Seeking investment to amplify business growth through intensified advertising efforts, leveraging a decade of industry experience.
A premier college placement company with connecting students to top universities, seeking investment for expansion.
8.5   Orlando
Run Rate Sales
USD 200 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 250 K for 49%
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Newly Established Education Consultant Seeking Loan in Fort Worth, USA

Education consulting firm seeking acquisition to expand school district advisory services nationally.
Education, business organization, and leadership development consulting firm focused on driving measurable growth and performance improvement. - Delivers strategic plan development, organizational health transformation, and school improvement services to education institutions and mission-driven organizations. - Works with multiple school districts across Texas and one in California through structured consulting engagements and training partnerships. - Maintains active education training partnerships across Texas and nationally, expanding reach beyond direct district contracts. - Operates as a founder-led startup supported by a skilled team with expertise in leadership development and institutional growth. - Currently serving three active clients, with repeat engagement potential through strategic and operational advisory services. - Positioned for expansion through acquisition of an established consulting firm to accelerate market reach and profitability. - Holds a valid Incorporation Certificate, ensuring formal legal standing.
6.3   Fort Worth
Run Rate Sales
USD 240 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Business Loan
USD 250 K at 8%
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Hobby Class Equity Stake For Sale 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
USD 540 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Operating at loss
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1 Mn for 25%
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Sports Coaching Company Equity Stake For Sale 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
USD 2 Mn for 30%
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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.
8.2   Chicago
Run Rate Sales
USD 600 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Business Loan
USD 250 K at 12%
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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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