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The Only Thing Standing Between You

And Your Goal Is The Bullshit Story You Keep Telling Yourself As To Why You

Can’t Achieve it. -The Wolf of Wall Street--

Franchise / Business Ownership…Your Window

of Opportunity Won’t Open Itself

How a Detroit Couple Turned Their Low-Cost Investment Into a High-Grossing

Business

“Our emphasis is on creativity and imagination,” says Dawna Kelly, a Detroit-area Abrakadoodle franchisee. “You don’t have to draw your tree like my tree; the sky is not always blue.” She’s talking about the Sterling, Va.-based company’s approach to teaching art to kids, but the philosophy fits her approach to business, too. Kelly, who runs the venture with her husband, Al, began thinking outside the box when choosing a franchise. Looking at her credentials—a former financial analyst for Ford and management consultant for Microsoft with degrees in computer science and finance—one would not expect her to pursue a

Nits ‘N Nats

Franchising offers autonomy, support… Franchising offers aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to operate independently while pursuing a proven business model and benefiting from the wisdom of mentors and peers, writes Amol Arora, vice chairman and managing director of the Shemrock and

Shemford Group of Schools… Why Franchising Makes Sense for the Entrepreneur

How the franchise model helps women, minority entrepreneurs… The support of the franchise model has made it possible for aspiring entrepreneurs, including many women and minorities, to start businesses, writes Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchisee Saunda Kitchen.

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Why franchises are looking for millennials … Franchising has become more popular with millennial entrepreneurs, and IFA is educating this demographic through its NextGen in Franchising program. Meanwhile, consultants are reaching out to millennials through social media campaigns. "They are not averse to risk. They take the caution out of running a business," said Andy Bell, CEO and president of Handyman Matters. "They’re becoming wildly successful because they don’t pause when making critical

decisions." Entrepreneur's StartUps magazine

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career in children’s art education. But Kelly sees it as a natural fit.

“Every job that I’ve had, the most enjoyable part of it was teaching. So while it seems like a completely different ballgame going from tech and finance to what I’m doing now, it’s still teaching,” she explains. “I’m passionate about education and how it can change your life, so Abrakadoodle just seemed like the perfect franchise for me.”

Cost was also a factor in the decision. Like many Abrakadoodle franchisees, the Kellys were able to start their business for less than $50,000. “We knew that we’d have to make an investment, but we weren’t prepared to make a six-figure investment,” Kelly says. When it came to making that investment profitable in the Detroit area, the Kellys believed they’d need to color outside the lines. While the majority of Abrakadoodle franchisees primarily offer after-school enrichment programs paid for by parents, the Kellys chose to focus on obtaining contracts to provide art classes for local schools.

Their strategy paid off when the recession hit shortly after they opened in 2007. “Parents may or may not have been able to afford after-school programs,” Kelly recalls, “but there were a lot of schools that still wanted to have a quality art program and could still afford to do so.” Especially with Abrakadoodle, which offers schools the option of holding classes up to five days per week.

Today the Kellys oversee a staff of 26 teachers serving as many as 30 schools. And after successfully riding out the recession, last year they decided to open a studio to satisfy parents’ demands for art-themed parties and after-school classes. Meanwhile, other franchisees are beginning to emulate their model of focusing on school partnerships—and for good reason. The Kellys were recognized last year as Abrakadoodle’s highest-grossing franchisees. Though she never questioned her choice of franchise, or her decision to run the business differently from her fellow franchisees, Kelly is still surprised by the results. “I had no idea that Abrakadoodle would be as successful for us as it has been. We thought it would be maybe five to 10 schools, something just to replace income. But it turned out to be much bigger than that, financially as well as personally,” she says. “The kids, when you see them doing their projects and you see all the things that they learn—they light up. And I light up as well.”

4 Habits of Millionaires That Work for Everyone

Timothy Sykes – Contributor, Entrepreneur and Penny Stock Expert

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I’m humbled that my career as a penny stock trader has helped earn me the title “millionaire,” and I’m even more blown away to count two of my students among the ranks of this elite club.

Having worked my way up from a few thousand dollars in bar mitzvah money to a few million has given me a unique perspective. I know what it’s like to start out with no big advantages, but I’ve also had plenty of exposure to the unique way millionaires think and act. As a result, I’ve been able to see what they do differently and how they both earn the big bucks and protect their financial positions. I’ve applied all of these principles to my own life, and if you aren’t currently where you want to be financially, I recommend you do the same.

1. Millionaires work hard.

The “get rich quick” thing is such a cliché, but the thing is, it’s rarely ever true. We all see startups earning million dollar valuations, but the real story is that their “overnight success” was ten years in the making. Millionaires aren’t afraid to work hard, and they take advantage of the principle of “success begets success.” When you have a few small wins, you build on them. You take the next step and you keep plugging away, because you’ve had a taste of success and it’s great! I hear from a lot of trading students who are looking for a way to make a few quick bucks trading penny stocks, and I always have to disappoint them. There are no secret “hacks” to building generational wealth. There’s only hard work, discipline and a willingness to push ahead through any circumstances.

2. Millionaires have clear goals.

Do you know why millionaires are so willing to work hard? Sure, experiencing regular success helps, but it’s also because they have clear goals. Let me give you an example… Which of the following statements do you find to be more motivating: “When I get rich, I’m going to buy a nice car?” or “When I get rich, I’m buying a cherry-red Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce?”

Which one do you think will motivate you more to do the hard work required to become a millionaire?

When I was in high school -- when I got my start as a stock trader -- I had a poster of a Lamborghini hanging on my wall, because that’s what I was working towards. My dream was so clear I could practically feel the wind whipping around my face as I showed off my sweet ride to my envious friends. That’s the kind of goal you need to have if you ever want to be successful. If your current goals are a bit lackluster, whip them into shape to continue down the path towards becoming a millionaire.

3. Millionaires are willing to fail.

Being afraid of failure makes you overly cautious. If you’re constantly afraid of failing, you’ll miss out on the opportunities that present themselves to you -- all because you were too scared to move forward. Millionaires take a different approach. Instead of being afraid of failure, they welcome it. They see it for what it is, a chance to learn valuable lessons that show you the way forward. Sure, you’re not going to go out there and deliberately fail. That would be stupid, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a penny stock trader or some other kind of professional.

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But when you do fail, and it’s virtually guaranteed that you will, try to learn what you can from the experience. Yes, it’ll sting, but if you use your failures as opportunities to improve yourself and your business, you’ll eventually become fearless in the face of the smart risks that’ll make you a millionaire.

4. Millionaires have successful mentors.

I have to tell you, if I’d had a good mentor when I started trading penny stocks, I’d have been a millionaire years sooner. I was figuring everything out on my own. Learn from my mistake! A good teacher can cut years off your learning curve and save you huge amounts of money. A mentor can’t do your work for you, but they can keep you from making the same mistakes they made - and that’s a pretty priceless lesson. I look at the two millionaire students that have come out of my Millionaire Challenge trading program, and I see that both of them have hit the seven-figure mark in just a few years by leveraging lessons that took me much longer to learn. Their examples prove to me that no matter who you are - and no matter what you’re doing - you’ll benefit from having a successful mentor at your side.

If You Look At Anyone Who Is Truly Fulfilled In Life, They Did Things that Scared Them To Death.

-Travis Robertson-

“FEATURED” Concepts for September

The right franchise / business opportunity for you, may be one that you have never heard of and wouldn’t even

guess.

There are thousands of franchise / business opportunities available today and cover just about everything from advertising to food services, home repair to laundry / dry cleaning, maid services to printing / copy services, real estate to weight control…from small to large and startups to nationally

recognized. These concepts have various investment ranges and include many different industry categories. And, since the company knows the business, they aren’t looking for owners with industry experience. They want prospective owners who possess a strong work ethic, customer service orientation, business and management skills, not technical expertise. If you are interested in additional information, company website, and / or have any questions regarding any of the concepts below, please call Larry Powell at 210-479-2491, if outside San Antonio, toll-free 1-888-479-2491, or send an email to franchisequest@sbcglobal.net with your name, phone number and a day(s) / time(s) to call you. 1. Trade Exchange… This franchise is the world’s largest trade exchange. We provide a way for business owners to monetize the spare capacity in their business. Members are able to buy goods and services from any members in the network and pay it back by providing their goods or services to any business in the network. All the

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transactions are tracked in an electronic currency called "Trade Dollars" which is equivalent to a US dollar and is recognized by the IRS as taxable and tax deductible exactly as if it was cash. Provides world class software to members and Franchises for accessing the members and facilitating trading. 72 offices globally. A great franchise for true entrepreneurs. As a franchisee you will only be connecting with business owners, explaining the concept so they join as members, then helping them trade with other members by connecting with other business owners in the network. This is about creating deals, constantly creating opportunities to help business owners monetize the spare capacity in their business. Investment: $250,000.

The world’s only decorative concrete franchise and is poised for rapid growth. The $1 2. Decorative Concrete… billion niche industry of decorative coatings is a mere thirteen years old—and we have been around from the beginning. Using proprietary products and techniques, we have been making art out of ordinary concrete since 2006—providing real value to property owners. Environmentally-friendly and cost-effective, decorative coatings are a fraction of the expense of stone, brick, tile, pavement, or wood. As a result, our services are in constant demand. Decorative Concrete… Also called custom overlays, decorative concrete never loses its color nor does it scratch—a tremendous advantage over other alternatives. The number of available designs, pigments, and patterns are nearly unlimited, meaning customers can transform their driveways, entries, fireplaces, and gardens into works of art at an affordable price. Stained Concrete… One of our most popular services is stained concrete. Property owners are drawn to this unique application because of the endless artistic possibilities. With numerous colors and techniques, indoor and outdoor results are limited only by imagination. Stained concrete is a cost effective way to upgrade the flooring of basements, foyers, and patios into a slip-resistant, attractive surface. Stamped Concrete Sometimes referred to as patterned, or imprinted, concrete, this technique delivers results … which resemble brick, flagstone, tile, or even wood. Stamped concrete can be used to beautify pool decks, driveways, entries, courtyards, and patios.

Our three, signature services provide the perfect vehicle with which you can approach any residential or commercial project. If a structure contains concrete flooring then it is a potential customer. Home-based.

Investment: 103,000-168,000. 3. Liquid Ice Melt… Not a franchise We are a supplier of liquid ice melt. Our product is the leading ice melting . liquid for the last 20 years. We provide all the necessary equipment, training, marketing and inventory to get started. A protected territory giving the distributor total exclusivity in his or her area to sell contractors, schools, colleges, retailers and all municipalities in their territory is included. The dealership cost is $40,000 dollars. This investment can easily pay for itself in just a few months. The snow business is a billion dollar industry. We have dealers that generate extremely high sales in 4 months. This is a seasonal business with a very high return. We are the only national winter liquids company in the United States and Canada. This is a dealership not a franchise.

Through our extensive research and development program we have determined that sugars added to salt in specific proportions will significantly lower the working temperature of chloride salt, allowing longer working time and greatly reducing corrosion.

Our products rely on the fact that low molecular weight carbohydrates (sugars), when mixed in correct proportions with chloride salts, will cause a synergistic freeze point depression, reduce salt use and cut corrosion - all resulting in cost savings!

Products are available with many carbohydrate sources, and can be used with salt brines in concentrated form, and also as a direct liquid deicer/anti-icer.

Also environmentally safer than straight salt usage- lower application rates, less toxic, less harmful to plants

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and aquatic life, very low BOD/COD.

Most versions meet PNS requirements for toxicity, corrosion, purity and performance.

All components of our products are carefully selected and analyzed for compliance with purchase specifications. All final blends are monitored for quality and consistency and final processing is designed to achieve peak performance and chemical characteristics.

Key benefits:

With High Fructose Corn Syrup meets all requirements of PNS Category 1.

Improves winter road conditions

Treated salt works to temperatures well below 0° F

Reduce wasted salt caused by bounce and scatter. Treated salt stays on the road better.

Applied prior to a snow event (anti-icing), it will prevent a bond from forming between the road and snow accumulation.

Has a residual effect that is superior to others de-icers on the market.

Lower working temperatures coupled with better adherence and residual effects result in a 30 - 40 percent salt savings.

Drastically reduces the corrosiveness of salt and its effect on equipment.

Reduces the levels of sodium and chloride ion exposure to wells, vegetation and surface water.

Very low BOD values assure low impact on water and vegetation; compared to the effects of untreated salts!

Allows for Passive Ownership. Investment: $40,000, plus freight for the equipment and inventory.

4. Environmental Indoor Air Quality… This franchise is a dynamic, rapidly expanding concept that services the emerging and ever growing environmental indoor air quality market. This is a powerful franchise opportunity that is built upon a multi-revenue stream business model, paperless operating platform, National Customer Care Center, and our franchisees’ savvy business skills. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health. Franchisees offer solutions that make every home and building a healthier place to live and work. Combining essential services like water damage recovery, mold removal, duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning…improving air quality, system efficiency and the comfort, safety and health of every building we serve. Carved out our position in the marketplace by identifying the opportunity to focus our business model on four primary Light Environmental Services ™. These four services comprise a singular package of emergency and scheduled services offered by no other franchise company in the field. This service mix is key because it spans four multi-billion-dollar industries, providing multiple sources of revenue for your business, with both residential and commercial opportunities. This mix of services includes: Mold removal… Our bread-and-butter service is a holistic approach to help customers solve their mold problems, and make sure those problems don’t return. Most of this business comes from real estate agencies, builders, remodelers, HVAC companies, waterproofers, home inspectors and industrial hygienists—professionals who want to build a relationship with a reliable, trustworthy company.

Air duct and dryer vent cleaning…. This is profitable work that keeps the schedule full between larger projects. This is our entrée to big-ticket, high-end commercial projects, such as hospitals, schools, universities, retail stores,

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office buildings and laundromats. In all types of buildings, contaminants like dust, bacteria and mold accumulate in a building’s HVAC system and ductwork over time.

Water damage cleanup… A mitigation specialist, focusing on front-end structural tear-out, cleanup and water extraction to minimize damage and prevent the need for rebuilding when possible. This work does not come solely from insurance companies – a very competitive arena – but from a combination of builders, property managers, plumbers and HVAC companies.

HVAC coil restoration… This is a new service line that creates an entry point into a new market—energy efficiency. The HVAC system is the largest consumer of energy in any home or building, and cleaning the coils is the most cost-effective way to reduce energy consumption. We have developed an efficiency study and proprietary process that outlines potential savings and restores performance.

Our proven business model provides you with a roadmap to launch your business in each of these four service lines. It also helps you transition your business toward a healthy mix of both residential and commercial business over time. Many people confuse our franchise opportunity with the typical insurance restoration or cleaning-services model. We have intentionally created the our services mix to include three non-insurance-based lines, providing our franchisees with a more balanced business life— a life based on scheduled work, not emergencies. Your cash flow isn’t dependent on insurance reimbursements and your business doesn’t keep you up all hours of the night: Won’t that make you a better provider of true quality of life for your family? Home-based. Investment: $120,600-$218,241 5. Appliance Repair… The first franchise company of its kind, targets the high demand appliance repair industry. Specializes in the service and repair of all brands of major household appliances. Leaning toward the higher end, upscale home appliances, this concept iis the best path for a true entrepreneur into this 2.7 billion dollar industry. We bring the professionalism back with well-trained service professionals. Franchisees have assistance to enter the light commercial service arena as well. A franchise can start from the home and then work into a small mixed-use office/warehouse location as the business grows in size and employees. The support from the World Headquarters is on-going and includes Franchise Systems Managers that will visit franchisee locations to help both office and field personnel with continual polishing of their relationship building and business skill sets. Investment: $75,000

This franchise pioneered the mobile paper shredding and 6. Paper Document Shredding and Recycling… recycling industry in the mid 1980’s and is recognized as a North American leader. Shreds and recycles confidential documents and proprietary materials for “fortune 500 companies”, “large”, “small and medium sized enterprises” as well as “home based business” and “residential consumers” in all industry sectors. Combines unparalleled customer service with absolute security and is the only company to receive both ISO 9001-2008 and NAID AAA certification. The company’s explosive growth is a result of increasing concerns with regard to “identity theft” and the “environment”. This is an opportunity to own a GREEN business. Investment: $400,000-$800,000. 7. Junk Removal and Recycling… It is our mission to save the Earth, one piece of junk at a time. By 2016 we aim to donate and recycle 100% of all items we remove, setting the standard in the United States for eco-friendly disposal practices. Offers full service eco-friendly junk removal for homes and businesses including offices, retail locations, construction sites, and more. We are a newer franchise and our franchisees will sing our praises during validation and we have exceptional customer service rankings with companies like Angie’s List and the BBB. We have an impressive Item 19 in our FDD. The franchisee will have plenty of marketing and support, including,

Dedicated call center to handle in-bound calls and to set up appointments

Benefit from our national media attention

Dedicated support team

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Training systems for their employees

Great software programs

We are proud to offer an exceptional franchise model that will afford a great lifestyle and the added bonus of giving back to local economies and to planet earth! Investment: $125,000. 8. Grout Restoration… has become a leading grout and tile restoration service with a cost This franchise effective, highly profitable, operating system offering a valuable service to our customers. The Company’s foundation is based on solid business principles, extensive training and post operating support and most of all our experienced and dedicated people.

Services include grout cleaning and sealing, grout cleaning and color sealing (change color), removal and replacement of broken tiles, removal and replacement of grout and caulking, along with being the only company to repair loose / hollow tiles without having to remove them.

The leader in the grout and tile restoration market. The products and equipment used are the latest in technology to bring grout and tile back to life. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing quality, professional work usually completed in one day. The work is completed for a fraction of replacement costs and far less aggravation than renovation while achieving the same results!

B2C and B2B services. Home-based.

Some of the Grout and Tile solutions we provide are: • Grout Cleaning • Grout Sealing • Color Sealing • Regrouting • Recaulking • Tile Repair • Tile Replacement • Water Damage Repair • Sandless wood floor refinishing (Select Locations) • Natural Stone Polishing (Select Locations)

The Call Center allows the owner to rely on administrative and sales functions from the corporate location. In turn the owner can manage the day to day operations, provide customer service and drive efficiency.

Cold calling sales experience not necessary, however, a consultative, helpful approach is an excellent fit. Outgoing, positive, friendly person with good communication skills and an upbeat personality. The Candidate need not be an expert or someone who is highly technical.

• Low cost entry quick opportunity to become profitable. • An unmatched work life balance

• Fully staffed inbound/outbound call center services open 6 days per week - This is a critical differentiator of our model from competitors in the industry. Dedicated business center for handling inbound sales calls, scheduling estimates and jobs, performing outbound sales calls, handling customer service inquiries, and executing the customer experience platform. Investment: $15,000 - $30,000.

This home-based franchise will provide you the opportunity to own a sports marketing 9. Sports Marketing…business. Limited exclusive territories are now available throughout the nation.

From Schools & Colleges to Little Leagues - from Park & Rec Departments to Private Organizations, here is your chance to help fund their programs and replace their outdated equipment through customized marketing programs. All of this, while building a successful business that you can be proud of.

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If you love sports and always wanted to own your own business, now is the perfect time to take that step. There is no better way for local, regional and national businesses to contact with their demographics than at the community level.

The sponsorship world has had a "trickle down" effect from being a major part of the professional sports leagues to the college level (March Madness, The Bowl Championship Series, etc.) to the communities across the nation where they can make the most impact on everyday consumers.

As a franchise owner, will capitalize on this ever-growing trend to partner those athletic programs with the businesses that can help them. From Equipment (scoreboards, score tables, wall padding, etc.) to Capital Projects - from Revenue-Generating Programs to Event Management, this franchise is able to help.

As many schools and organizations across the country face massive budget cuts, one constant remains the same - athletic and grassroots programs are usually the first to get hit. Those organizations face the daily chore of doing more with less because there isn't anything left in the budget. In addition, the lack of funds forces coaches and organizers to initiate "pay-to-play" policies or drop certain programs altogether. This franchise has developed a unique program that can help organizations nationwide to obtain the equipment they so desperately need and, in the process, generate much needed revenue for them. Investment: Grand Slam Territory… Investment: $30,000.

The franchisor recently announced a new Flexible, Part-time Sports Marketing Franchise Option that is now available in most states at a lower cost of entry. This new “Home Run” option is the perfect solution for anyone wanting to build a secondary income stream or for those ready for a career transition without having to leave their current employment. The investment in the lower tier franchise…Home Run Territory is only $14,000. Note: The Home Run option does not have a defined, EXCLUSIVE territory and while they can support, market, sell and aid in tournaments and events --- we don’t let Home Run franchisees HOST events because of the time commitment needed (and they’ve opted for the “part time” option). There could be an exception made for any special cases though. Both options have full use of and access to our brand, systems, software, materials, contracts, conferences, training and knowledge base. In addition, both options can seek projects anywhere they wish (within reason) EXCEPT for inside another Franchisee’s Grand Slam territory.

10. Medical Practice Services… This franchise is an administrative services company specializing in medical practices, including optometry, dentistry, and veterinary practices. Services offered include patient recall, daily confirmation calls, incoming phone call relief, social media, insurance verification, and customer satisfaction surveys. Provides relief and support to the doctor's in-house staff to enhance patient experience by freeing staff members to focus on the patient in the office, without letting their back office duties suffer. Increases profitability within the practices and allows for a smoother, more efficient work flow, with happy and loyal patients!

This is a low cost option and high reward opportunity in the healthcare industry. Perfect for stay at home moms, or those simply looking for a career change. Low risk, overhead and start-up costs make this franchise highly attractive...not to mention the fact that it is such a unique concept. Nothing like this is on the market.

The magnitude of the revenue that is generated by the healthcare industry every year and the opportunity that lies in becoming a part of it.

The ease of which a business such as this is started and maintained

Simple concept, with big upside potential.

High demand in the market for services offered

Ability to transform customers into fans with raving (and referring!) reviews. The nature of this concept pays for itself and shows customers outstanding return on their money.

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Professional and personal growth

Tremendous support from corporate

Brand power and recognition

Investment: $60,000.

11. Hotel & Venue Cleaning and Revitalization Services… This franchise is the leading provider of hotel and other major venue cleaning and revitalization services. A provider primarily to the hospitality industry of comprehensive deep cleaning services of almost all indoor surfaces including carpets, drapes, upholstery, tile and grout, marble/natural stones, VCT, among others. Odor Removal...smoke...pet...flood. Also offer a mattress recycling service. We are a preferred vendor partner of a number of major hotels, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Best Western and Fairmont. Through our nearly 30 North American offices (and one overseas) we have a large footprint, which allows us to address both scheduled maintenance needs and short-term, emergency situations (such as floods, stains, VIP visits and QA inspections). Utilize our own private label line of "Green" chemicals and equipment. Low overhead. Home-based, or small office. Can be passive ownership. Ideal skill set for franchisee: Marketing orientation; proactive individual who can manage a small blue collar team(s); Likes to interact with people and desires to spend time building a successful business. Veterans: 10% discount on territory price.

Investment: $125,600 - $144,600, includes van and working capital. 12. Healthy Snacks / Beverages Vending… Not a Franchise. A Turn-Key program offering Healthy Snacks and Beverages utilizing the latest technology in automated retail - Better known as vending. The Company conducts weekly webinar to allow those who may be interested in this business opportunity to get a strong overview of vending as a business option, the program, investment, support and training. If interested, please contact Larry Powell for the webinar schedule and link to join the session. Are you looking for… · Flexibility · Minimal Time Commitment · Simple Operation · Proven Business Model · Passive Income · No or Few Employees · Home Based · Scalable and Fast Ramp-Up · No Territories · No Royalties or On-Going Fees · A Company with Longevity (over 28 year history) · A Company with Solid Financial History · Training and Support Seize the opportunity of joining the Wellness Revolution by providing healthy snacks and beverages from your Automated Retail Machines – better known as vending. It’s worth taking a look. For a solid overview attend one of the Company’s weekly webinars.

Our machines are provided with the AirVend system which will allow you remote access anytime to see sales and inventory at the touch of a button. When it's time to service the machine, just refill the machine with the needed product and remove the cash. You can keep inventory on hand or pick up the items you need before you service the machines. Investment options range from $20,000 - $200,000. We can customize an investment to fit your needs.

13. Coffee Café / Coffee Concept… Not a Franchise. Coffee business specialists offering a complete, turnkey package to assist owners in opening their own Cafe. We are not a franchise, do not charge royalties and do not

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impose restrictions on how the business should be run. These Cafe's offer a warm and inviting atmosphere and offer specialty coffees, teas, blended drinks and light fare for breakfast and lunch. The typical Cafe size is 1200 to 1600 square feet, with seating for approximately 40 customers. Cafe's include a meeting room available for church groups, networking groups, etc. and quickly become the local gathering place in their community.

Features of business:

o Semi-absentee or owner-operated o No royalties o Low start-up costs o Repeat, loyal customers o Set your own hours of operation o On-going operational support from vendors o Co-branding potential o Recession resistant o Buying Co-Op

Company provided support: initial training, on-going 90 day support, help lines, field support, annual meetings, advertising, central purchasing etc. We work with owners through every phase to ensure a smooth opening. Pre-opening services include:

o Site selection assistance o Cafe design and layout o Third-party financing – attractive lease package in place w/national firm o Ordering and coordinating shipment of all furniture, fixtures and

equipment o On-site assembly of Cafe o Training on espresso/coffee equipment o Training for staff scheduling and re-ordering of product o Customer loyalty program training o Introduction to payroll vendor

Once opened, they have the option to participate in the Buying Co-Op, which provides on-going operational support such as:

o Access to proprietary roasters for specialty coffees and teas o Access to preferred vendors o On-line sales to Hard Bean customers for coffee/collectibles o Store blog site o On-line library to access re-order forms, etc.

Available for passive ownership. Investment: $150,000 14. Light Manufacturing… Commercial Custom Signage and Graphics…Business Opportunity…Not a Franchise… This business produces a product that is needed by ALL businesses...commercial custom signage and graphics. Airplane, Bus, Car, Truck, Trailer, Window, and Building Wraps; Banners; Canvas Prints; Ceiling Tile Graphics; Window Graphics; Wall Graphics; Corporate Signs; Exterior Business Signs; Trade Show Displays; Pont-of-Sale Signs; Large Format Displays; Interior Signs...98% of all signs are indoors. They are paper posters, cardboard, banners and thin plastic like materials. Most signs are thrown away every month and new signs ordered. Drive down any street, walk into any business, notice vehicles of all sizes wrapped in pictures and graphics or visit a tradeshow and the opportunity for building a business in the sign industry will become very clear. Today, more than ever, small businesses to large are seeking ways to increase their visibility and make an impact through the use of signs.

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Business is scalable…only need (1) location to grow a sizeable business. Every business is a potential customer. Provides growth opportunity at lower investment cost through one (1) unit. Attractive ROI. B2B operation, typically M-F, 9:00 to 5:00. Manufacturing businesses have the highest resale value…build equity for retirement. When you are ready to retire, your business can sell for a greater multiple of cash flow than most businesses available, providing you maximum equity building potential. This start-up business opportunity has support and training, but it is not a franchise and has no royalty fees. The business has been successfully replicated in over 284+ locations in the U.S. and Canada. A 27 year history of growth and success. If you desire to own and manage a custom manufacturing business don't miss out on one of the best opportunities available. Investment: $195,000

To Get What You’ve Never Had, You Must Do What You’ve Never Done.

-Thomas Jefferson-

Franchise Quest Website

Franchise Quest provides free and no-obligation assistance to individuals nationwide, helping them identify franchise, business opportunity (“biz-ops”), or low-cost-of-entry home-based business options that align with their personal and professional goals and objectives, lifestyle needs, interests, and financial requirements. We have access to hundreds of franchise / business opportunities in a multitude of categories and investment ranges.

Franchise Quest is an affiliate of the Business Alliance, Inc., with more than 22 years’ experience helping

individuals like you find and own their own franchise business.

Franchise Quest is also an affiliate of the International Franchise Professionals Group.

Contact Larry Powell, Registered Franchise Consultant, at 210-479-2491, if outside San Antonio, 1-888-479-2491.

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