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Sweet Shop Franchise Opportunity
Lukumades, 20 Franchisees, Est'd in 2015, Dubai HQ
- 5000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
Lukumades is an emerging global franchise that started its journey in Australia. We started in a food truck and grew to over 20 stores globally from this.
We specialise in the creation of Greek doughnuts with a modern twist.
What sets us apart from every other doughnut franchise in the world is that our doughnuts are made fresh to order. Our customers are taken on a journey where they experience the full doughnut-making process in 7 minutes!
We have additional revenue streams of premium gelato and coffee that continue to push foot traffic through our doors wherever they open.
Additionally, we have a very simple operating model with full support provided globally by our operations and marketing teams.
We currently have stores in Australia, UAE, Singapore and the USA.
The companies headquarters is based in the UAE. Revenue and profit figures can be provided on request.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
70 thousand
Space Required
250 - 800 Sq Ft
Freight & Logistics Franchise Opportunity
InXpress India, 450 Franchisees, Est'd in 1999, Manchester HQ
- 10+ introductions
- 10000+ Page Views
- 6000+ Investor Views
Built on over 25 years of insight, InXpress has pioneered world-class technology that’s disrupting traditional shipping services around the globe. We’ve invested millions in our high-performance platform to deliver a truly innovative shipping experience that’s proven to save time and money. We specialize in working as an aggregator. The company was started in the UK twenty-four years ago and has regional offices in the US, Australia, and India. The company is based in Manchester, UK, and has Indian headquarters in Mumbai. Globally we have 450+ franchisees, and 70+ franchisees operating in 19 cities in India as of date.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
4.8 thousand
Space Required
0 - 500 Sq Ft
Training Institute Franchise Opportunity
IPCS Global, 33 Franchisees, Est'd in 2008, Kochi HQ
- 700+ Page Views
- 200+ Investor Views
About IPCS Global:
IPCS Global is a technology-focused training and solutions organization established in 2008 in Kochi, Kerala. The company initially began its operations in industrial automation projects and subsequently expanded into technical education and professional skill development.
Today, IPCS Global offers industry-oriented training, corporate training, technical solutions, and placement support across a diverse range of technology domains, including:
- Industrial automation: PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFD, and control panel design.
- BMS & CCTV: building management, security, and fire systems.
- Embedded systems & IoT.
- Artificial intelligence.
- Python & data science.
- Digital marketing.
- Software testing.
- Corporate & in-campus training.
IPCS Global currently operates 33 offline training centres through a combination of Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) and Franchise-Owned Franchise-Operated (FOFO) models. The organization has an active student base of approximately 5,000 students across its online and offline platforms.
The company has the necessary Incorporation and GST registrations in place.
A key strength of IPCS Global is its practical, industry-oriented training approach, which combines hands-on learning, real-time projects, experienced trainers, industry certifications, and placement assistance. This model enables students and professionals to develop relevant technical skills aligned with industry requirements.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
21.3 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 3000 Sq Ft
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Training Institute Franchise Opportunity
IPCS Global, 33 Franchisees, Est'd in 2008, Kochi HQ
- 700+ Page Views
- 200+ Investor Views
About IPCS Global:
IPCS Global is a technology-focused training and solutions organization established in 2008 in Kochi, Kerala. The company initially began its operations in industrial automation projects and subsequently expanded into technical education and professional skill development.
Today, IPCS Global offers industry-oriented training, corporate training, technical solutions, and placement support across a diverse range of technology domains, including:
- Industrial automation: PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFD, and control panel design.
- BMS & CCTV: building management, security, and fire systems.
- Embedded systems & IoT.
- Artificial intelligence.
- Python & data science.
- Digital marketing.
- Software testing.
- Corporate & in-campus training.
IPCS Global currently operates 33 offline training centres through a combination of Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) and Franchise-Owned Franchise-Operated (FOFO) models. The organization has an active student base of approximately 5,000 students across its online and offline platforms.
The company has the necessary Incorporation and GST registrations in place.
A key strength of IPCS Global is its practical, industry-oriented training approach, which combines hands-on learning, real-time projects, experienced trainers, industry certifications, and placement assistance. This model enables students and professionals to develop relevant technical skills aligned with industry requirements.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
21.3 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 3000 Sq Ft
Real Estate Agency Franchise Opportunity
Etagi, 160 Franchisees, Est'd in 2000, Tyumen HQ
- 7000+ Page Views
- 2000+ Investor Views
Etagi was founded 20 years ago to improve real estate services. Today our company has 16,000 employees working across 160 cities in 8 countries.
There are billions of transactions with Real Estate worldwide. This process is not that easy and requires special competencies. That is why our Real Estate agency exists: to make these transactions fast, transparent and easy for the people all over the world.
We provide all types of Real Estate services: brokerage, mortgage, rent, insurance, etc. working with all types of Real estate.
Growing worldwide as a franchise, we offer a well-established business model that has been refined and proved effective by our partners. Ranked a TOP-3 franchise by Forbes Russia in 2019, we continue to maintain our high standards and improve.
What makes our franchise truly stand out is our focus on innovation and technology. 300 IT-specialists work everyday to improve our IT-system and create new products specifically for the Real Estate sector. That gives our franchisees a crucial competitive advantage over the market.
Our IT ecosystem includes:
CRM system - provides customers with efficient tools to manage relations with clients. Being synchronized with all other services, it also gives you a transparent picture of the sales process;
Business Intelligence system - collects all the operations indicators. Allows customers businesses to be transparent and has a great variety of options to see strengths and weaknesses of your system;
Mobile apps - give clients customers quick access to the company. Allows sales team to be flexible and provide high quality services;
Project management system - minimizes paper work and allows to be attentive to the environment. It also makes business transparent and free from bureaucracy;
IT-integration with partners - allows to be fast in terms of interaction with partners, giving you a huge advantage over competitors on the market.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
21 thousand
Space Required
100 - 1000 Sq Ft
Diagnostic Lab Franchise Opportunity
Accuster, 3 Franchisees, Est'd in 2009, Delhi HQ
- 5000+ Page Views
- 2000+ Investor Views
Accuster Technologies offers a unique holistic medical framework with revolutionary innovations in mobile lab technology such as Labike. It is a lab in a suitcase which can ensure medical coverage in the most remote areas of the country at an affordable cost. We are constantly creating frameworks to ensure high quality diagnostic services to people at their doorstep. Currently we are looking for dealership partners for our products and we are helping to setup the complete lab. We have 3 different formats such as partner, dealer and agent. The partner format would be like a master dealership for a country, the dealer format would encompass a state and an agent format would be for a specific local target area.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
2.1 - 53 thousand
Space Required
1000 - 50000 Sq Ft
Beauty Salon Franchise Opportunity
Vikas Marwahs Hair Salon, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2010, Mumbai HQ
- 1000+ Page Views
- 300+ Investor Views
About the brand
Founded by Vikas Marwah, a celebrity hair artist with over 20 years in the industry, the Vikas Marwah Salon brand is built on precision, creativity, and premium client care. With 2 high-performing outlets in premium Mumbai locations and an average footfall of 500+ clients per outlet monthly, we’ve earned a loyal clientele and a reputation for transformational makeovers.
The Business model includes:
* Luxury salons focused on personalized consultation, makeovers, and premium services.
* A training academy that has trained over 10,000 hairdressers across India.
* Regular masterclasses by Vikas Marwah across the country.
* Scalable franchise & distribution modules with short break-even timelines and strong ROI ratios.
* Plans to launch an exclusive hair care product line, backed by equity-based investor opportunities.
Why partner with us.
* High footfall & demand: Consistently high client flow with repeat visits and strong referrals.
* Low break-even: Quick ramp-up time due to strong brand recall and proven operations.
* Competitive Edge: Celebrity brand, academy pipeline for skilled staffing, and proven makeover expertise.
* Scalable growth: Strong backend support, training systems, and product line expansion opportunities.
* Flexible investment options: Franchise-based partnerships or profit/equity-sharing models.
* Staffing support: We help franchisees with recruitment from our in-house academy network.
The Vision
to scale Vikas Marwah Salons across India and globally, establish a trusted professional academy brand, and launch a premium product line that represents expertise, style, and innovation.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
10.6 thousand
Space Required
500 - 2000 Sq Ft
Ice Cream Parlor Franchise Opportunity
Giani Ice Cream, 135 Franchisees, Est'd in 1956, New Delhi HQ
- 30000+ Page Views
- 10000+ Investor Views
Established in the year 1956 at Fatehpuri Delhi, Giani Ice Cream is engaged in processing and marketing a delectable range of ice cream, faluda kulfi, Italian gelato, sorbet and snacks. Being 100% vegetarian, our delightful range of ice cream and snacks are relished by kids, youngsters and adults equally.
Spread over a sprawling area of 15,000 square feet in Manesar and Delhi, our state of the art infrastructure is segregated into number of units such as processing unit, quality testing, cold storage & packaging. Facilities at our manufacturing unit include low temperature hardening room, continuous freezer and filling stations.
Under the supervision of an efficient team comprising food experts, nutritionists, quality controllers, sales personnel and administrative staff we are able to perform pasteurization, homogenization, hardening, aging the mix, freezing and packaging at our facilities.
Our range is produced under stringent quality norms using high quality milk, cream, chocolate, fruits and other natural ingredients to assure high nutritional value and low fat content. Our cold storage unit stores each variety of ice cream under requisite temperature so as to avoid re-crystallization and maintain taste and freshness. We carefully and hygienically pack our ice creams in tamper proof material so as to maintain their quality, taste and aroma.
We are looking to expand our brand pan India through franchising.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
2.1 - 4.3 thousand
Space Required
100 - 350 Sq Ft
Electrical Equipment Franchise Opportunity
ChargeMOD, 2348 Franchisees, Est'd in 2019, Thiruvananthapuram HQ
- 1000+ Page Views
- 500+ Investor Views
ChargeMOD presents an opportunity to invest in the burgeoning EV charging sector in India. The franchise investment requires approximately INR 35 lakhs, and we initially plan to onboard 125 franchisees.
- ChargeMOD anticipates a return on investment within 3 to 4 years, supported by a substantial 33% profit margin.
- The company offers comprehensive support, including marketing, product, sales, and a 3-day training program for investors.
- We are seeking individuals, preferably males aged 35 and above, who are looking for entrepreneurial opportunities.
- The investment contract has a 5-year duration with an applicable renewal fee. No exclusive territorial rights are provided in this investment model.
- We have a Certificate of Incorporation and GST Certificate.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
2.13 thousand
Space Required
100 - 1000 Sq Ft
Real Estate Construction Franchise Opportunity
Hausformator, 10 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Wrocław HQ
- 6000+ Page Views
- 2000+ Investor Views
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Hausformator offers clients the construction of modular homes based on a steel load-bearing structure combined with wooden framing. The franchisee has the opportunity to obtain exclusivity in a specific area for the production, sale, and marketing of Hausformator technology, materials, and projects. Detailed information about the franchise offer is available on our website.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
30 thousand
Space Required
3200 - 3500 Sq Ft
Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Sankalp - Master Franchise, 250 Franchisees, Est'd in 1980, Ahmedabad HQ
- 4000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
Sankalp Group is one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, established in 1980 by Dr. Kailash Goenka. With over 250 restaurants globally, the group brings extensive industry experience and has a presence across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UAE.
The projected monthly sales and EBITDA across all five formats are based on the current network size and the average monthly revenue and profitability achieved by existing outlets.
Performance also depends on the outlet’s location if set up in a strong, high-potential area, all five formats can achieve the projected monthly sales and EBITDA.
To be eligible for a master franchise, the interested party must already own and operate a restaurant.
The business operates with valid incorporation, GST registration, and an FSSAI license.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
9.6 - 120 thousand
Space Required
100 - 3000 Sq Ft
Cafe Franchise Opportunity
Antipodean Gold, 2 Franchisees, Est'd in 2024, Kuala Lumpur HQ
- 3000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
🌍 **Antipodean Coffee Roaster | Proudly New Zealand owned** ☕
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Antipodean Coffee Roaster has been passionately roasting ethically sourced coffee since 2003. The coffee is sourced from the very best coffee growing regions in Indonesia. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, we’ve built a reputation for excellence across Asia, earning multiple awards, including recognition from AsiaTop80, Philippines Tattler Asia, Tattle Food Asia and Malaysia Time Out.
Our cafés can be found in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Jakarta, and Manila, each serving up the finest brews to coffee lovers as well as amazing breakfasts, brunch, lunch, high tea and dinner delicacies. Join us in celebrating the rich flavors and stories behind every cup!
- Antipodean gold - the next stage in the highly successful, award winning New Zealand owned and designed all day café dining concept.
- Our first gold store opened to great acclaim in Johor Bahru this year.
- The products we serve are pork free, alcohol free and lard free. Our guests can enjoy the same famous and wonderful menu and coffee choices that Antipodean Red offers, but with the documented confidence of being Muslim friendly.
- The promotor of the business has over 20 years of experience in this particular industry and has operates multiple successful café brands.
- Projected sales figures mentioned on the profile are actually on the conservative side of what we are experiencing with an outlet at the moment.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
62 thousand
Space Required
1800 - 3500 Sq Ft
Cafe Franchise Opportunity
Antipodean, 12 Franchisees, Est'd in 2009, Kuala Lumpur HQ
- 8000+ Page Views
- 3000+ Investor Views
Antipodean is a multi-award winning New Zealand/Australian style café concept.
- We roast our own coffee and provide an excellent level of service for our guests.
- Awards include AsiaTop80 Hospitality Award for Top 80 cafes in Asia (2021, 2022, 2023, 2025/26 x2), Best Cafe Asia (Dubai) 2025, Best Roastery Asia (Singapore) 2025, Time Out awards, Tatler Asia and more.
- Promoter has more than 20 years of experience in this field and had dedicated a huge amount of time sourcing coffee from 30 different growing regions.
- We have a presence in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. The promoter frequently travels to each of these countries to ensure smooth operations.
- The promoter is in the Philippines at the moment for the opening of 3 new outlets in Manila.
- For restaurant and café formats, each outlet gets an average footfall of around 6,000 - 9,000 per month and the average ticket size is around USD 8-10 per person. Hence an average monthly sales of around PHP 3.5 million to 5 million can be achieved. In Malaysia average sales up to 500-550k rm a month. Indonesia 400jt + a month.
- Kiosk outlets let an average footfall of around 100-120 per day and the average ticket size is around USD 8. Hence a minimum average monthly sales of around PHP 8,00,000 can be achieved.
- Average footfall and ticket size depend on the location, country, and size of outlets, which we can discuss in detail after the introduction.
- Outlets use third-party delivery partners for online food delivery and it makes up to 5-15% of the business.
- Coffee sales contribute up to 25% of gross revenue and are highly profitable.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
20.6 - 79 thousand
Space Required
200 - 3000 Sq Ft
Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Yardbird, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2017, Zürich HQ
- 4000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
We are Asia-Pacific’s leading provider of Fried Chicken franchising concepts. We are known for offering a perfect symbiosis of high quality food and authentic, friendly service within a stylish urban atmosphere. We will provide first class support to franchise partners and ensure long term growth for all key stakeholders. The objective is to provide guests with the best Fried Chicken experience in the fast-casual market. The side dishes we offer are crowd favorites and compliment each of our main dishes like hand-in-glove. Our restaurant seats 65 people inside and another 40 people outside on our terrace. The restaurant has low lighting with Edison bulbs & and clean white backdrop using a mix of tiles and burnt wood elements, a concept that is very easy and cost-effective to replicate. We guarantee an authentic, friendly service style, such as that you would experience in the states. We provide high quality food using top shelf ingredients and the relaxed, urban atmosphere of the restaurant allows for a casual dining experience for our guests. Also, we have custom designed house cocktails as well as a wide array of craft beer and wines. We guide applicants through application process and CEO has extensive experience in helping clients to start up restaurant and bar establishments in all target markets.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
100 - 150 thousand
Space Required
100 - 1300 Sq Ft
Playschool Franchise Opportunity
Mini Club Scooby Italian Montessori, 30 Franchisees, Est'd in 2003, Novara HQ
- 10+ introductions
- 1000+ Page Views
- 300+ Investor Views
Master franchise opportunity for the Mini Club Scooby preschool network, based on the certified Italian Montessori Method.
- Seeking franchise partners to establish and operate preschools offering nursery, kindergarten, drop-in childcare, and corporate daycare services under the Mini Club Scooby brand.
- Franchisees receive a turnkey business format, standardized Montessori educational system, certified training, operational support, and access to specialized educational materials designed to foster children's independence, creativity, and cognitive and emotional development.
- The brand is differentiated by its certified Italian Montessori Method, strong emphasis on educational quality, and international experience, including the successful export of the "Scoobyland" educational project to China.
- Operates under a trademark registered in Italy, with a renewable 12-year master franchise agreement supporting long-term expansion.
- The business aims to build an international network of Montessori preschools through a scalable franchise model.
- Registered and affiliated with the Ministry of Education, supporting compliant educational operations.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
28 - 56 thousand
Space Required
150 - 5000 Sq Ft
Explore Franchise Opportunities Within Your Budget
Venturing into the world of entrepreneurship can be daunting, but franchise opportunities offer a unique path that provides the best of both worlds—support from an established brand and the satisfaction of owning your own business. This article dives deep into the realm of low cost franchises, best franchises to own under 20K, and the allure of diverse opportunities available.
Understanding Franchise Business
A franchise business is a model where the franchisor allows the franchisee to operate a business under its brand. This setup generally includes a proven business model, well-recognized branding, and ongoing training and support. The appeal of franchises lies in their ability to leverage proven success patterns while reducing some of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch. Franchises can be obtained from the brand under various models:
- FOCO (Franchise Owned Company Operated): You are a franchise buyer invest in the outlet, but the company manages day-to-day operations.
- FOFO (Franchise Owned Franchise Operated): You own and operates the outlet, with guidance from the franchisor.
- COCO (Company Owned Company Operated): The company owns and operates the outlet, with no involvement from franchisees.
- COFO (Company Owned Franchise Operated): The company owns the outlet, but you are a franchise investor manage the operations.
- Master Franchise Model: A master franchisee is the a franchise which has to rights to sub-franchise within a specific region or country.
- Multi-Unit Franchise Model: A single franchisee operates multiple outlets, often in a specific area.
- Area Developer Franchise: The franchisee is granted rights to open and operate a certain number of outlets in a specific area within a defined timeframe.
- Single Unit Franchise: The franchisee owns and operates just one outlet as per the franchisor’s standards.
Evaluating Best Franchises to Own in 2023
Before investing, prospective franchisees typically look for the best franchises to own 2023. While this can be subjective and varies based on personal interests and market demands, certain franchises consistently rank high due to their robust business models and potential for profitability. For instance, the cleaning franchise, which includes both residential and commercial cleaning franchise options, continues to be popular due to the steady demand for cleaning services. Even restaurant franchises and education franchises continue to be popular due to the steady demand in these sectors.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Franchise
When considering a franchise, one should evaluate the initial investment, low cost franchise opportunities, ongoing fees, and support structure. Some individuals might opt for franchises under 50k, which include successful models like the fast food franchise, preschool franchise, fitness franchise, retail franchise, healthcare franchise, home inspection franchise, or the handyman franchise. These options typically have lower barriers to entry while still offering comprehensive support.
Rising Demand for Low Cost and Cheap Franchise Opportunities
For aspiring entrepreneurs concerned about capital, low cost franchise opportunities and cheap franchises provide an accessible entry point into the market. Especially for first-time entrepreneurs, this is a great way to begin and test the waters. Options like the senior care franchise and training institute franchise for sale require moderate investment but can yield high returns with the right market focus and strategic operation.
Exploring Niche Markets: Real Estate and Food Franchises
Niche markets offer unique opportunities within the franchise ecosystem. Real estate franchises cater to those interested in property management, while food franchise opportunities appeal to gastronomes looking to blend their passion with business. These industries are diverse and can include everything from a cafe franchise or pizza franchise for sale to a high-end restaurant franchise opportunities.
The Rising Popularity of Small Franchises
For those with limited resources or a desire for a more manageable business, a small franchise business might be an ideal choice. These smaller-scale operations often feature more straightforward business models and require fewer employees. Additionally, they provide a more personalized service, improving customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Affordable and Accessible Franchise Options
Engaging with affordable franchises and finding the cheapest franchise to open can help reduce financial pressures associated with new business ventures. Cheap franchise opportunities provide a broad spectrum of choices, from a spa franchise to the learning experience franchise, allowing individuals to align their business choice with personal passions while managing costs effectively.
New Franchise Opportunities in 2023
With the fluctuating market trends and consumer behaviors post-pandemic, some new exciting franchise opportunities are emerging in 2023. These include eco-friendly businesses, tech-centered models, and health-oriented services. Importantly, franchises like the home care franchise and burgeoning gym franchise for sale can position entrepreneurs for success thanks to the growing focus on health and sustainability.
Conclusion
Exploring franchise opportunities near me requires due diligence, research, and reflection on personal interests and financial capacity. Whether you are drawn to traditional industries or innovative niches, the world of franchising offers a plethora of choices to set you on a successful business path. The key is to align your choice with market needs, emerging trends, and individual strengths, ensuring that the franchise business you choose is not just a financial investment but also a fulfilling career.
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