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College Equity Stake For Sale in Muheza, Tanzania

College providing diploma in health and allied sciences with 670 registered students seeks investment.
The college has a total number of 670 students undertaking courses in health and allied sciences. - The annual enrollment is 300 students. The target of the college is to reach 1,500 total students annually. - The promoter is the managing director and the founder with an MSc in Nursing education with more than 20 years of experience in education in the health sector. - The future plan is to establish TVET programs parallel to the ongoing diploma courses.
College providing diploma in health and allied sciences with 670 registered students seeks investment.
7.9   Muheza
Run Rate Sales
USD 480 thousand
EBITDA Margin
22 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.8 Mn for 50%
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Playschool Franchise Opportunity

Meta Robotics, 8 Franchisees, Est'd in 2021, Singapore HQ
  • 1000+ Page Views
  • 500+ Investor Views
Meta Robotics is at the forefront of redefining education through its innovative blended meta learning school, combining hands-on learning with cutting-edge Education solutions. As the first school in Singapore to introduce this hybrid model, we are committed to equipping the next generation with the critical skills needed for a tech-driven future. Meta Robotics Education™ is the engine behind our curriculum development and innovation. With over 20 structured learning modules across STEM, coding, animation, and AI, we offer one of the most comprehensive proprietary educational libraries for students aged 3 to 16. This group also leads our R&D efforts, trains and certifies instructors, and conducts workshops for schools and institutions. We have 8 franchise branches and they are generating exceptional revenue. Based on the existing branches and our expansion plans, we have updated the figures in the franchise format. We maintain high margins on the toolboxes and educational materials and we forward those benefits to our franchise partners.
Meta Robotics, 8 Franchisees, Est'd in 2021, Singapore HQ
8.6   Expanding in Egypt
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 7.7 - 46 thousand
Space Required
200 - 2000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 31 - 232 K
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Playschool Franchise Opportunity

Bragnam, 101 Franchisees, Est'd in 2013, Zirakpur HQ
  • 2000+ Page Views
  • 1000+ Investor Views
Bragnam is a young research oriented education company that has been in existence for 5 years and has a network of 100+ centers. We offer programs in pre-schooling, abacus learning and skill development. Presently we are a training provider with the National Skill Development Corporation and are empanelled partners with APSSDC and UKSDM. We are also affiliated with 6 sector skill councils. We were rated 25th by Franchise Asia in the best business opportunity category in India.
Bragnam, 101 Franchisees, Est'd in 2013, Zirakpur HQ
6   Expanding in Ghana
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 1.67 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 100000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 5.6 - 56 K
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Playschool Franchise Opportunity

Bragnam, 101 Franchisees, Est'd in 2013, Zirakpur HQ
  • 2000+ Page Views
  • 1000+ Investor Views
Bragnam is a young research oriented education company that has been in existence for 5 years and has a network of 100+ centers. We offer programs in pre-schooling, abacus learning and skill development. Presently we are a training provider with the National Skill Development Corporation and are empanelled partners with APSSDC and UKSDM. We are also affiliated with 6 sector skill councils. We were rated 25th by Franchise Asia in the best business opportunity category in India.
Bragnam, 101 Franchisees, Est'd in 2013, Zirakpur HQ
6   Expanding in Ghana
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 1.67 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 100000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 5.6 - 56 K
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Training Institute Franchise Opportunity

Abakus Europe - Mental Arithmetic, 150 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, Warsaw HQ
  • 5000+ Page Views
  • 2000+ Investor Views
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 Africa
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 1 - 20 thousand
Space Required
20 - 2000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 1 - 30 K
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Dance Studio for Sale in Cairo, Egypt

Classical ballet dance academy established more than 10 years ago has 3 branches.
Business is a leading ballet academy in Cairo, Egypt, boasting three branches and a stellar reputation within the community. As a CID UNESCO member and certified by WADF and ISCN anti-fraud, we uphold the highest standards of excellence and integrity in dance education. - Our academy has achieved numerous competition victories and delivered prestigious performances since its inception. - Our revenue model focuses on providing high-quality services tailored to A+ clients, ensuring personalized attention and exceptional training experiences. - Our strong business relationships within the industry enhance our standing, fostering collaborations and opportunities. - The business holds the necessary teaching certificates. Led by promoters with extensive experience in dance education, we prioritize talent development and artistic growth.
6.9   Cairo
Run Rate Sales
USD 164 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 530 K
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Immigration Consulting Business for Sale in Casablanca, Morocco

Huge Potential Professional driver training center with two branches, high ROI and high entry barriers.
Business that certifies truck and bus drivers and gives them work permits (Centre de formation de conducteur professionnel). - We get 100+ drivers annually. - We hold 3-4 classes monthly with each class batch size anywhere between 10-16 people. - We have a sustainable system in place that makes this acquisition very easy for a buyer. - Turnkey operations in two cities and scalable growth potential. - With the right management, it can easily do an annual revenue of MAD 5 million at least 30% profit margin. - We are licensed by the Ministry of Equipment, Transport and Logistics. - All documentation in place regarding licensing, Tax, and Audited statements.
Huge Potential Professional driver training center with two branches, high ROI and high entry barriers.
9.6   Casablanca
Run Rate Sales
USD 196 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Business for Sale
USD 186 K
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Dance Studio Franchise Opportunity

Dance Studios, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2011, Dubai HQ
  • 400+ Page Views
  • 100+ Investor Views
Dance Studios Dubai is a professional dance school specialized in teaching ballroom and social dancing. The school was founded 12 years back and is one of the oldest ballroom dance schools in UAE. - During its first anniversary, it had proudly enrolled 150 students. Today the number of our students exceeds 3000 talented dancers. - Most of them are adults who had no previous dance experience and after enrolling in our dance classes, they turned into confident dancers and competitors, competing in International dance competitions. - The business concept is to provide high-quality ballroom dance instruction in a fun and supportive environment. - Everyone can learn to dance, regardless of their age, fitness level, or dance experience. - The unique selling proposition is the team of experienced and passionate instructors, the wide variety of dance classes which are more than 13 different dance types and can be expandable depending on the instructors' experience. - The size of a typical Dance Studios outlet is between 2,000 sq. feet and 5,000 sq. feet. Some of the key features that make Dance Studios different in comparison to other similar concepts in the same market: 1- First homegrown ballroom dance school in the region. 2- Professional dance teachers with an extensive list of awards and championship titles. 3- Customized learning experience with emphasis on development both. On the dancefloor and outside. 4- Strong community focus, offering regular practice nights, behavioral. Coaching, events to foster an exceptional development atmosphere beyond dance education. 5- Local and international exposure where students at have opportunities for international exposure, including participation in global competitions and events. 6- Regular access to updated and world-class information where we regularly invite world champions and top dance couples to give our students masterclasses and refresh our teachers' repertoire.
Dance Studios, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2011, Dubai HQ
8.1   Expanding in Egypt
Exp Monthly Sales
Undisclosed
Space Required
2000 - 5000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 150 - 200 K
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Beauty School Franchise Opportunity

US International Beauty School, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2022, Gurgaon HQ
  • 1000+ Page Views
  • 500+ 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 Africa
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 28 thousand
Space Required
2000 - 6000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 56 - 112 K
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Coaching Center Franchise Opportunity

Action Coach Middle East- Levant, N/C Africa, 80 Franchisees, Est'd in 1993, Las Vegas HQ
  • 900+ Page Views
  • 300+ Investor Views
Global business coaching company with 1,000+ coaches and 80+ offices across multiple countries. - Offers one-on-one coaching, group programs, and business training for small and medium-sized companies. - Helps business owners increase profits, build better teams, improve time management, and run their businesses more smoothly. - Coaches are trained to use ready-made systems and tools that have worked for thousands of businesses worldwide. - Each coach works under a franchise model — they own the local business but use the ActionCOACH name, training, and methods. - Franchise owners receive full training and support to become certified coaches, even if they have no prior coaching experience. - Clients pay monthly fees for coaching services, with different plans based on how much support they need. - Also conducts regular workshops and events to teach business skills and attract potential clients. - Focused on helping business owners grow without having to figure everything out on their own. - One of the world’s largest and most established business coaching brands, built on proven success strategies. - Each outlet operates with a legal registration from the local government.
Action Coach Middle East- Levant, N/C Africa, 80 Franchisees, Est'd in 1993, Las Vegas HQ
7.1   Expanding in Cameroon
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 10 - 30 thousand
Space Required
75 - 1000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 35 - 95 K
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Training Institute Franchise Opportunity

SHIFT Enterprise Academy, Inc, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2019, Houston HQ
  • 1000+ Page Views
  • 300+ Investor Views
The SHIFT Forward Center - Venture Studio is a venture-building studio that incubates businesses and strives to create an entire community for innovation and value creation. Its competitive edge lies in innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. The centre will host a venture studio which will incubate 9 ventures per cohort. Similar to how we take a 10-40% stake in our ventures, the franchisee can also take a stake in the ventures they incubate in their centre. The venture studio makes money through the venture it invests in. Our target audience for the venture studio is women entrepreneurs, rural entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Investing in the franchise offers an innovative concept, strong brand identity, proven success, growth potential, and community impact. The space requirement is huge as the ultimate plan is to create an entire centre with retail spaces where multiple businesses that our centre incubates can operate as well. More details on the land use can be viewed in the attached document. The owner of this business has registered the company in Houston, Texas, USA. However, both the current operating studios are in Uganda.
SHIFT Enterprise Academy, Inc, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2019, Houston HQ
6.9   Expanding in Addis Ababa
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 37.5 thousand
Space Required
860000 - 4300000 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 250 - 750 K
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Newly Established Training Institute Equity Stake For Sale in Lagos, Nigeria

Well-known engineering center / institute in Middle East, seeks funding to start training institutes in Africa.
Company runs a well-known training institute in UAE and Qatar and is looking to start a new entity for the African market. - At our institute, we provide training related to building and construction design. We have trained 4,000+ students till date. - Our institute generates a yearly revenue of AED 2.8 million at 40% EBITDA margin. - Seeking funds to register a new entity for the African market and the investor will receive ownership stake in the new entity. - We plan to start our training institute in Nigeria and then move to other countries such as Kenya, Ghana and Zimbabwe. - We have decided Nigeria as our first preference because this country has a lot of building & construction companies and has a huge market opportunity to train students for technical skills. - In order to test responses from Nigeran market, we recently created a small social media campaign and in 1-2 weeks, we received 5,000+ interested members / followers. - We plan to set up our first training institute in Lagos, Nigeria. We are yet to identify the location. - Founder is currently based in the UAE and will be available in UAE mobile number.
7.5   Lagos
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 270 K for 10%
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Language Center Sales Partner Opportunity

LexiQuest, 4 Sales Partners, Est'd in 2017, Mumbai HQ
  • 1000+ Page Views
  • 400+ Investor Views
LexiQuest is a pioneering educational brand founded in 2016, dedicated to transforming vocabulary learning into an engaging and competitive experience for students from Class 1 to Class 10. It is one of its kind, uniquely structured vocabulary competitions in India, designed to build linguistic excellence while making learning fun. We have successfully reached over 2 million students through our multi-level programs, championships, and learning resources. - LexiQuest is positioned as the global vocabulary pioneer, offering multi-level competitions, study materials, and digital learning tools. Our flagship program, the LexiQuest Vocabulary Championship, has become a benchmark for English vocabulary excellence in schools and academic networks. - LexiQuest is spearheaded by the founder & CEO, and director, who brings over two decades of expertise in education, language training, and large-scale academic event management. Under their leadership, LexiQuest has forged strong collaborations with reputed organizations such as Sri Sathya Sai Trust, HPCL, and leading schools across India. Their vision is to nurture confident, articulate, and globally competitive students through one of the most uniquely structured vocabulary competitions in the country. - LexiQuest operates on a B2B partnership model with schools and a B2B2C model for parents and students, generating revenue through registrations, study materials, and sponsorships. The model is scalable, requires no infrastructure, and is driven by demand for extracurricular activities that enhance English language skills, a lifelong competency essential for academic and career success. We operate on a participation-fee-based model supported by sale of study material, event sponsorships, and school/institute partnerships. Students register for multi-level competitions (Foundation, State, National, and Grand Finale), each supported with comprehensive study resources and practice material. Franchise/distribution partners earn revenue through shared registration fees and promotional tie-ups. - Since LexiQuest operates as an education-based model, “footfall” refers to active student participation. On average, LexiQuest engages over 50,000+ student registrations annually across its network, with strong potential to scale further through expanded partnerships and outreach initiatives. - First-mover advantage: LexiQuest is India’s first and only structured, vocabulary-specific competition, giving us a unique position in the educational market. No infrastructure required: Our model is entirely plug-and-play for partners. No classrooms, equipment, or setup is needed. We integrate seamlessly into a school’s existing ecosystem, making it effortless to implement. Massive market opportunity: India has over 14 lakh English-medium schools, and nearly every school actively seeks quality extracurricular activities, especially those that strengthen English language skills, which are a priority for both parents and educators. Life-long skill: Vocabulary is not just an academic need but a life-long skill that shapes a child’s personality, confidence, and communication abilities. Our program equips students with language proficiency that supports academic success, career readiness, and personal growth. Holistic development: Beyond words, we nurture future-ready individuals by enhancing personality, articulation, and cognitive abilities that remain relevant for a lifetime. Recurring engagement & revenue: Our multi-level competition structure ensures that the same student engages with LexiQuest across multiple stages, creating both sustained learning and repeated revenue opportunities. Proven brand credibility: With over 2 million students reached nationwide and partnerships with respected institutions, LexiQuest has a proven track record of trust and effectiveness. Why Choose LexiQuest? LexiQuest is more than just a competition, it’s a movement to equip children with the most valuable skill of the 21st century: strong, confident communication in English. As India’s first structured, vocabulary-specific championship, we combine academic enrichment with the thrill of competition, creating an experience students love and schools value. With over 14 lakh English-medium schools in India, the demand for high-quality extracurricular English programs is enormous—and growing. Our program requires no infrastructure, integrates effortlessly into schools, and delivers a life-long skill that shapes personality, boosts confidence, and drives future success. Backed by our proven track record of reaching over 2 million students and partnerships with reputed organisations, LexiQuest offers partners a scalable, credible, and impactful business opportunity with strong recurring revenue potential. - Why an investor should take up your brand’s franchise / distribution? LexiQuest offers a proven, low-risk, high-return educational franchise model with established brand reputation and nationwide recognition. Multiple revenue streams from registrations, study materials, and sponsorships. Low operational costs and minimal manpower requirements. Strong central support in training, marketing, event execution, and content delivery. Long-term customer lifecycle—students can participate year after year, ensuring recurring income. Three competitive levels in a year, allowing partners to earn three times from the same student base within one cycle. We have 2 franchise formats based on the investment range, and both formats offer good returns. Numbers mentioned in the format is based on existing earnings. Business has a registration certificate.
LexiQuest, 4 Sales Partners, Est'd in 2017, Mumbai HQ
5.9   Expanding in Africa
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 2.2 - 11.2 thousand
Space Required
0 - 200 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 22.3 - 45 K
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Education Support Franchise Opportunity

Aham Learning Hub, 4 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Hyderabad HQ
  • 3000+ Page Views
  • 1000+ Investor Views
Aham is a Hyderabad based learning hub that focuses on creating a learning environment that provides authentic learning experiences by focusing on the individual learning styles of people. Our tutors are experts in their particular subjects and include doctors, industry specialists, university lecturers and professors and even college students. We have adopted a very unconventional and modern approach in the way we conduct classes as we provide personalized education to our students based on their individual learning styles and have over 1000 courses to choose from. Our classes are extremely personalized and are limited to maximum of 8 students per classroom and the duration of each session is about 2 hours. We operate from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 7 days a week. We wish to expand across the world by adopting a franchise model.
Aham Learning Hub, 4 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Hyderabad HQ
6.9   Expanding in Africa
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 4.5 - 11.2 thousand
Space Required
0 - 3500 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 2.2 - 67 K
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Recruitment Agency Equity Stake For Sale in Johannesburg South, South Africa

Diversity & Inclusion Solutions Company seeking partnerships for business growth and expansion of ICT department.
Female designated entity engaged in the transformation of the lives of specially-abled people by providing diversity & inclusion solutions to clients that make a significant impact on client productivity and bottom line. - We have successfully completed nine projects and intend to take up four more this year. - Have signed up big corporates such as Ericsson, Britehouse, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa in the years we have been operational. - We have successfully placed more than 350 of our deaf candidates in various programs including skills development, employment equity, and enterprise development. This success has been achieved in spite of exclusive practices in the market against deaf employees. We have a strong database of more than one thousand deaf candidates still to be placed. - Deaf candidates have been placed in various sectors including the following; hospitality, construction, ICT, electoral operations, food and beverage, laboratory, health, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, and transport. - We have produced a core of 16 deaf software engineers and are training 35 more (this is no small feat given the challenges with deaf education in South Africa) - We aim to expand on our ICT offering and we are currently developing an e-learning system using open source, that will be developed by our deaf software engineers. - We plan to expand into aquaponics farming to provide employment opportunities to our deaf candidates and leverage food security in our country. - We have witnessed steady growth in our revenue from ZAR 4.5 million in the 2018/2019 financial year to ZAR 9.2 million in the 2019/2020 financial year. With the right investor on board, we project growth of up to ZAR 50 million in the next 5 years. - Promoter has 25 years of experience and has gained it in the development and corporate sector.
Diversity & Inclusion Solutions Company seeking partnerships for business growth and expansion of ICT department.
8.6   Johannesburg South
Run Rate Sales
USD 390 thousand
EBITDA Margin
50 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 480 K for 39%
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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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