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MAACO was founded in 1972 by Anthony A. Martino - who also founded AAMCO ten years prior.
MAACO has trademarked the term "North America's Bodyshop".
MAACO franchises provide repair services for over 650,000 cars a year.
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Use Your IRA/401K
to Fund Your Business
If you have retirement funds that you have not yet paid taxes on, you can access those funds to capitalize a business. You can then use those funds to buy a business, for any business expense, and to pay salary!
You are in control, you decide how much of your retirement funds you wish to use for the business. When working with a company that specializes in this funding option, and follows all of the IRS guidelines, you are able to buy a business Debt Free and Equity Rich (from the rollover of your IRA/401K funds). Additionally, you'll have a new 401K/Profit Sharing Plan that you can begin to contribute Tax Deferred.
Click here to learn more about using your retirement account and other funding options that are available.
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The Fear Factor of Buying a Franchise
Buying a franchise is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, so feeling fear is not only normal, it is entirely appropriate to the situation.
Who has fear? Everyone! Fear prevents us (most of us, anyway) from jumping out of a moving car or going over a waterfall in a barrel. Fear helps us make choices that are less likely to endanger our lives. Fear also prevents us from gambling our life's savings on a horse race or marrying someone we've known only a few days. However, when we feel we have enough information about a subject, we can often get over fear and do things that were beyond our comfort zone. If you are one of those people who has done your homework and found the franchise opportunity you've always dreamed of but can't seem to commit to a decision, then the final doubts you have are probably about your own abilities rather than the franchise itself. This is where a qualified franchise consultant can help you. By assessing your interests, skills and experience, a consultant can guide you to a decision where risks are at an acceptable level and the benefits, while not certain, are well worth the effort. The only problem with fear is when you allow it to stop you from doing something you know will make a positive difference in your life. Don't let fear stop you from reaching your goals!
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Buyer Checklist
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1. Work with a consultant, he/she already knows the answers to most of your questions.
2. Take your time.
3. Identify your financial goals.
4. Understand your marketplace.
5. Compare several franchise options.
6. Attend the Discovery Day.
7.Validate information with current franchisees.
8. Consult with a franchise attorney prior to signing any documents.
9. Begin your journey as a successful business owner.
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Did you know...
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One out of every 12 businesses operating today is a franchise.
What are some of the benefits to owning a franchise?
1. It's an established, successful brand.
2. There are proven operating systems in place.
3. Volume purchasing power.
4. Shared experience with other franchisees.
5. Formalized training and marketing programs to help ensure your success.
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Greetings!
This newsletter is designed to help educate and inform individuals considering business ownership. Each month, five business opportunities that fit a variety of budgets and skill sets are selected from our database of hundreds to feature in detail. Our goal is to demonstrate that there is a business opportunity for anyone who has the entrepreneurial spirit. If you would like to explore your options, give us a call. There is never a cost or obligation for our franchise consulting services.
Our Business Is Finding You The Right Business
800-401-9154
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BumperDoc 
Cash Needed: $35K-$40K
Total Investment: $150K
Total Locations: 7
BumperDoc is your One-Stop Shop for all of your auto body, auto reconditioning and auto appearance needs. They offer high quality auto body repair, bumper repair, and paintless dent removal along with many additional services ranging from auto detailing to window tinting. BumperDoc is proud to be a GREEN company. Their innovative services conserve precious natural resources when compared to many traditional repair methods. Choosing to repair instead of replace also saves the energy consumed in mining, manufacturing, and transporting replacement parts. As a new BumperDoc franchisee, you will become part of a successful business with access to the following exciting features:
- Comprehensive training program
- Proven business method
- Ongoing support
- Your own territory
- World class business partners and suppliers
- Strong income potential
- Marketing support and branding
- Technology
BumperDoc is developing a unique market that is just getting discovered, and you can be part of it. No automotive repair experience is necessary, and people from a variety of backgrounds become BumperDoc franchisees.
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Staymobile 
Cash Needed: $75K
Total Investment: $98K-$164K
Total Locations: 10
Staymobile's vision is to provide the goods and services required to enhance and sustain the increasingly important mobile lifestyle. By offering a combination of: 1) in-store, while-you-wait, break/fix services; 2) access to a comprehensive array of mobile device accessories designed to enhance the connected-lifestyle; and 3) protection services to safeguard mobile existence, Staymobile is positioned to provide mobility-sustaining services for both B2C and B2B customers. 
As a service category, the mobile lifestyle services business is currently predominantly a disaggregated, internet-based service model offering 'mail-in-and-wait' as the most prevalent alternative for repair services. There are a few storefront organizations in existence that operate a consumer only repair-centric model, but Staymobile, with its holistic, mobile-lifestyle strategy can couple repair services for the full spectrum of digital devices with the ability to integrate company compliance and the importance of establishing policies and guidelines for employee usage and security respecting IT consumerization in the small and medium business space. Benefits of being a Staymobile franchisee are:
- Numerous revenue streams
- Recession resistant business - a struggling economy enhances the attractiveness of Staymobile's services
- Low start-up investment
- Low cost retail environment
- Low employee base per unit
By combining a low cost of entry with high margins and a fast ramping revenue stream, Staymobile provides a unique opportunity for service minded entrepreneurs to bring a much needed service business to their local markets. For more information, Click here
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Medical Staffing Consultants 
Cash Needed: $40K-$100K
Total Investment: $60K-$200K
Total Locations: 250+
Medical Staffing Consultants (MSC) is a full-service consulting organization whose sole mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the tools they need to establish, launch, operate, and grow a successful healthcare staffing services firm and permanent placement agency.
MSC is a business opportunity, not a franchise, so owners are free to operate their own businesses without territory restrictions, royalties, or long-term contracts. MSC's business owners can operate across the United States from one location and keep 100% of the profits. MSC teaches their new business owners how to staff over 100 types of healthcare professionals to every possible healthcare facility and organization, which helps them target parts of the marketplace with the least competition and the highest profit margins. MSC also teaches them how to become a provider to home care agencies and perform permanent placement positions as additional revenue streams. MSC consultants and trainers all have at least 15-20 years of experience starting up and operating medical staffing companies. MSC's turnkey programs are available at various price points, so that new business owners can become profitable quickly and expand their business using the profits of their growing company. From the very beginning, MSC insures a positive relationship with their new business owners; from pre-opening, to training, to support, and all with exceptional, personalized service from their experienced team.
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Una Mas Mexican Grill 
Cash Needed: $100K-$150K
Total Investment: $259K-$367K
Total Locations: 21
Una Mas Mexican Grill was first opened in 1991 in San Jose, CA and have been growing ever since; now with over 20 locations. Their goal is to serve unique Mexican favorites using only the freshest, healthiest ingredients in all of their authentic dishes.  Una Mas Mexican Grill is a fusion of traditional Mexican dishes with an authentic and modern flair. From their popular Foghead Burrito (chargrilled chicken with Tequila BBQ sauce, guacamole, rice, black beans, cheese, sour cream, roasted pasilla & corn salsa all wrapped in a warm chile-tomato tortilla) to their Margarita Salad; everything they make has a distinctive flair that makes Una Mas a great place to eat.  Not only is the food unique and fresh, but so is the atmosphere created by their restaurants. The updated decor is steeped in authentic Mexican roots, yet with a modern and bright flair. Their decor is as important as the unique food that is hand-crafted everyday. With open kitchens, open floor plans, colorful touches and earthy undertones, Una Mas provides a bright, hip and energetic ambiance that welcomes guests of all ages. The opportunity to own your own Una Mas Mexican Grill provides many benefits such as:
- Low-cost entry into the popular fresh-Mexican fast-casual segment
- Established, well recognized brand with strong customer loyalty
- Upscale and cost effective decor package
- Streamlined operations and proven operational systems
- Strategic marketing and branding programs
- Entry level opportunity with tremendous territorial availability and potential
- No multiple-unit opening requirements
The Una Mas competitive advantage lies in their unique dishes, fresh preparation techniques, high quality ingredients, upscale atmosphere and strong operational systems-key strengths that have been developed in over 14 years of operation. ***Regional Developer Opportunities Available*** |
Green Leaf's 
Cash Needed: $25K
Total Investment: $285K-$434K
Total Locations: 16
Founded in 1976, Green Leaf's continues to offer guests a great meal made from the freshest, top quality ingredients that is the perfect alternative to fast food. Green Leaf's "Pick & Mix" salad bar offers dozens of fresh ingredients and countless possibilities to make sure their customers get exactly what they want. A garden fresh salad made to their taste and tossed especially for them. But Green Leaf's is truly "Beyond Great Salads!", their fresh wraps and grilled paninis will satisfy any appetite. At Green Leaf's the possibilities are truly endless.
 Green Leaf's is part of Villa Enterprises. Villa Enterprises started as one store in Manhattan in 1964, expanded to 100 stores by 1998, and is now one of the best QSR (Quick Serve Restaurant) franchise opportunities with more than 370 locations and counting. Their success and development has been built not only by their corporate office, but also through the loyal and hardworking franchisees who love being their own boss and managing their own future. When you join the Villa franchise family, you get a devoted support team ready to assist you through the entire process and lead you down a path of success.  As a Green Leaf's franchise owner, you will receive Villa Enterprises' sound operational knowledge as well as expertise in best practices and procedures for opening and sustaining a profitable food service business. Villa Enterprises will also assist you with:
- Site selection
- Lease negotiation
- Equipment Ordering
- Training and Support-three weeks of intensive, hands-on training at Villa University
- Grand Opening
- Marketing and Promoting
- Research and Development
- Purchasing Power
If you've always wanted to open a restaurant franchise, why not open one that has 50 years of experience behind them?
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 What is a Regional Developer or Master?
Some franchises have opportunities known as Regional Developers or Master Franchises. This involves the development of a geographic region that can be as small as a portion of a state or as large as an entire state or country. (Master Franchises are normally reserved for the development of entire countries.) You purchase the right to develop a designated area and share in the franchise fees and royalties with the franchisor. You work closely with commercial real estate agents, business brokers and consultants in the development of your area. The investment needed to secure a Regional Developer or Master Franchise opportunity can start as low as $150K depending on the franchise and geographic area.
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If you would like to learn more about this month's Featured Business Opportunities or have questions about business ownership, you may contact me directly by calling the number below.
Sincerely,
Dave Struck
Dave Struck
Founder/Consultant
Quest Franchise Advisory Group
Direct: 770-910-7767 ext. 101
dstruck@questfran.com
www.questfran.com
We hope you find our newsletters informative and invite your suggestions and comments by emailing newsletter@questfran.com
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