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Early childhood education, after-school enrichment, tutoring. High demand, long customer lifetime, and meaningful work.
Why now
- Persistent supply shortage in most metros
- Dual-income household trend isn't reversing
- State-funded pre-K expansions add demand
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Alsies is a mobile, technology-enabled franchise that has reimagined the classic ice cream truck experience. We bring customers the same nostalgia they love, paired with a modern and seamless user experience through our mobile app, which offers: real-time tracking and route information on-demand visit requests notifications when a truck is nearby Our mission is simple: to bring a smile to people's faces and make each day a little brighter, sweeter, and happier one special treat at a time. Alsies delivers a premium product experience with gourmet ice cream sandwiches, nostalgic favorites and characters, and a customizable lineup of popsicles tailored to each local market. Franchisees receive a fully turn-key model that includes an inviting and recognizable ice cream truck, a proprietary technology system to manage routes, events, bookings, marketing, and staffing, a customer-facing mobile app, a LED menu board, and access to robust marketing and operations support. We also offer a proprietary marketing tool that allows customers to sign up for alerts and receive automated text messages when an Alsies truck is coming to their neighborhood. In addition to truck revenue, franchisees now have access to new ancillary income opportunities, including cart rentals for events and partnerships with host locations through our stationary freezer program. We are also test-piloting a winter menu with cozy seasonal favorites like coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider, cocoa bombs, and more to extend earning potential beyond the warmer months.
Apex Leadership
Apex Leadership Co. is a premier youth fundraising franchise that combines fitness, leadership, and character development with a highly profitable, scalable business model. • Low overhead, high margins • 90% Recurring revenue • Top performers exceeding $1.7M in revenue and $350K in net profit Backed by comprehensive training, exclusive territories, and ongoing support, Apex is an ideal opportunity for motivated entrepreneurs seeking financial success and meaningful community impact.
BISHOPS Cuts-Color
Everyone needs a haircut, and that's not going to change. Bishops offers an ongoing need that ensures a reliable, recurring business model. Founded in 2001, Bishops Cuts/Color has been disrupting the hair care industry by combining the best elements of a barbershop and hair salon. Our mission is to make everyone feel welcome and confident in their look by offering an inclusive and edgy atmosphere that breaks the mold of traditional barbershops. We provide more than just a haircut; we offer a unique experience at a reasonable price, even including a cold beer with your service. In the $69 billion hair industry, Bishops Cuts/Color stands out by catering to everyone, regardless of age or gender, unlike traditional barbershops that primarily target the male demographic. Our services range from cuts and colors to shaves and styling, ensuring each guest receives personalized care tailored to their style and needs. Bishops Cuts/Color is advancing the hair care industry through innovative services and a commitment to quality. With an easy-to-navigate a la carte menu and options for walk-ins or online check-ins, we provide guest with complete control over their hair care journey. Our franchise model is designed for success, offering high-quality services in modern retail spaces at fair prices, ensuring every individual leaves feeling their best. Bishops Cuts/Color continues to set the standard for how hair care is delivered, providing a unique, inclusive, and memorable experience for every guest. Additional Background Information: Bishops Cuts/Color was acquired by The Riverside Company, a prominent private equity firm known for investing in high-growth potential businesses. This strategic acquisition underscores The Riverside Company's commitment to supporting innovative and dynamic brands. By leveraging The Riverside Company's extensive resources and expertise, Bishops Cuts/Color is poised to accelerate its expansion, enhance its service offerings, and further solidify its position as a leader in the hair care industry. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Bishops, promising growth, enhanced guest experiences, and increased franchise opportunities nationwide. Riverside is dedicated to growth, not only expanding our footprint with franchised locations but also getting doors open. They are committed to ensuring that the awarded locations are opened successfully by partnering with the right individuals who align with our brand's mission to minimize risk. Bishops Cuts/Color now joins Head To Toe, the beauty portfolio of The Riverside Company. Currently, Head To Toe comprises Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Bishops Cuts/Color, and The Lash Lounge. This portfolio continually seeks to acquire brands that align with its mission of providing top-tier beauty and self-care services. With Bishops' inclusion, Head To Toe strengthens its position in the beauty industry, offering a comprehensive range of services from hair care to nails and lashes. CEO TIMES ARTICLE: From Golf Course Conversation to $34K First Month: How This Couple Built a Bishops
Best in Class Education Center
Join our tutoring franchise brand on a mission to empower students to change their world. As a franchise owner, immerse yourself in personalized enrichment programs for Math, English, and a variety of test prep courses, fostering academic excellence with a purpose. Elevate your investment with a brand dedicated to shaping a brighter future through education and entrepreneurial triumph.
British Swim School
British Swim School provides an exceptional business opportunity providing a service that will never go out of style ? and with a strong focus on people, cannot be replaced by technology. With a well-earned reputation including consistently ranking on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, as well as the Inc 5000 list, it's no wonder the mission-based brand is growing quickly across North America. DEMAND: We provide warm water, small classes, highly trained instructors and unique programs with revolutionary techniques that are proprietary to British Swim School. Our gentle, fun and effective instruction ensures an incredible customer retention rate. Last year alone our 300-plus locations taught over 1.4 million lessons to nealy 28,000 students. Our acclaimed aquatic program, combined with our fantastic franchise owners, means British Swim School is a recognized industry leader. LOW INVESTMENT: The common perception is that to create a million-dollar franchise business, you need a huge chunk of capital. Not with British Swim School. Our model allows entrepreneurs with limited capital or those who don't want a six or seven figure investment risk hanging on their shoulders to launch their swim school and start generating revenue. NO BUILD OUT COSTS: We help our franchise owners acquire "access to warm water" by partnering with predominantly indoor pool owners in fitness centers, hotels, schools, and other community facilities. We contract with these underutilized pools to bring in revenue for the facility owner, and of course for the franchisee. By using pool "space" managed by others, there are no ongoing costs associated with maintaining the facility. It's a win-win situation! NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: British Swim School has existing partnerships with national fitness organizations like LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness and is working to secure additional partnerships at a national level. The company has also developed multiple local partnerships with other fitness centers, hotels and community centers. This helps our franchise owners to acquire warm, indoor pools quicker, without the need to negotiate new contracts with every location.
Building Kidz
One of the assets we'll share with your candidates. Pitch deck with speakers notes, branded downloadable here Building Kidz is the lowest cost, highest return Preschool Franchise in the country. Our market differentiators include: • A complete and completely proprietary curriculum • Performing Arts fully intergrated into both our curriculumn and teaching style • Second language for all kids 3+ • A broad and flexible investment range Broadway-style enrichment: Two Broadway-style musicals performed annually, fostering children's confidence, creativity, and collaboration. We enable your candidate to own a profitable and rewarding business by leveraging our operational excellence and unparalleled curriculum to prepare children for lifelong success, while directly benefiting their community through excellence in education, and children around the globe through our philanthropic efforts. As a Building Kidz Franchisee, your client will: • Improve the lives of children worldwide. We, the franchisor, use 25% of our profits to help the lives of underprivileged children around the globe. • Establish commitment, character, and confidence in children through our specialization in Performing Arts and excellent academic curriculum. • Never be alone! Our collaborative culture starts from day 1 and never quits. We help franchisees study future land-use in their marketplace to determine ideal franchise location, develop a 5-year pro forma before they sign a lease or purchase agreement, and monitor their business every step of the way to help them maintain maximum profitabilty. This is why our franchisees have double-industry-average EBIDTA margins! Opportunity Owning a Building Kidz campus is not only personally rewarding, it is a sustainable and highly profitable business! • Demand is being driven skyward by increased number of women in the workforce, changes in the family structure, and increased awareness by parents of the importance of early childhood education. • Be in a market that just won't quit! in 2021, Adoit Market Research recast the already-strong growth numbers of the ECE market to 15% CAGR.
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