Skip the $185K Buildout | Martial Arts Franchise
Business Description
Established Martial Arts Franchise
Take over a martial arts studio already running on recurring tuition, without the years and six-figure buildout it takes to open one from scratch.
This boutique self-defense franchise in Texas has been operating since 2021, serving adults and children through a mixed martial arts curriculum with flexible scheduling and tuition options. Roughly 80% of revenue is recurring, paid by card, with additional income from branded uniforms and gear sold exclusively on site. The owner currently runs it part-time, handling sales, payroll, and marketing, while a small team of instructors delivers classes. A new owner can step behind that same role, and the location sits in a fast-growing suburban corridor where new homes and families are arriving steadily.
Highlights include:
- Recurring tuiton model with card-on-file payments
- Additional revenue from branded uniforms and gear
- New 2021 buildout on a busy retail thoroughfare
- Instructor team already delivering classes
- Lease assignable and running through 2031
- Seller financing possible on favorable terms
This may suit a hands-on owner-operator, an existing martial arts or fitness franchisee expanding, or a local entrepreneur who wants an established studio with room to grow.
This boutique self-defense franchise in Texas has been operating since 2021, serving adults and children through a mixed martial arts curriculum with flexible scheduling and tuition options. Roughly 80% of revenue is recurring, paid by card, with additional income from branded uniforms and gear sold exclusively on site. The owner currently runs it part-time, handling sales, payroll, and marketing, while a small team of instructors delivers classes. A new owner can step behind that same role, and the location sits in a fast-growing suburban corridor where new homes and families are arriving steadily.
Highlights include:
- Recurring tuiton model with card-on-file payments
- Additional revenue from branded uniforms and gear
- New 2021 buildout on a busy retail thoroughfare
- Instructor team already delivering classes
- Lease assignable and running through 2031
- Seller financing possible on favorable terms
This may suit a hands-on owner-operator, an existing martial arts or fitness franchisee expanding, or a local entrepreneur who wants an established studio with room to grow.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- 2 (1 Full-time, 1 Part-time)
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The studio occupies roughly 1,516 sq ft of leased space with a new 2021 buildout, positioned on a busy retail thoroughfare near major retailers and family-friendly dining in a growing Texas suburb. The layout is designed as a boutique training environment for adults and children. Owned equipment, fixtures, and training gear transfer with the sale, along with the leasehold improvements completed at buildout. Branded uniforms and student gear inventory are included. The lease is assignable to a qualified buyer and runs through 2031, giving a new owner a long runway in an established location.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Several realistic levers are available to a new owner. Building referral relationships with nearby daycares, elementary school PTAs, and homeschool associations could expand enrollment, and there are 7 elementary schools in the surrounding area. A campaign targeting high school students who can use martial arts toward physical education credit is another avenue, as are business-to-business referral arrangements with local family-oriented businesses. Expanding paid social advertising beyond the current Meta focus, and exploring additional territory with franchisor approval, offer further room to grow as the surrounding neighborhoods continue to develop.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,516
- Rent
- $5,828 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner wants to focus on executive position.
- Transition Support
- The franchisor provides owner and staff training multiple times each month, both online and in person, along with proprietary operating software and a customer app. A new owner is expected to complete the brand's standard franchise transfer and onboarding process, subject to franchisor approval. The seller may provide transition support and would consider seller financing on favorable terms. Marketing and lead nurture are currently outsourced, and that support structure can continue for a new owner.
- Financing Options
- Seller is willing to consider Seller Financing depending on the terms.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2540294
- Listing Views
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