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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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Redbox was founded within McDonald's® Ventures, LLC, in 2002 and originally placed in McDonald's restaurants only.
In 2005, Outerwall Inc. signed an agreement with McDonald's Ventures, LLC to invest in Redbox to expand their footprint outside of McDonald's restaurants.
Today, Redbox's digital-marketing channels span to 36 million email subscribers, 26 million app downloads and 5.4 million SMS subscribers.
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The Fear Factor of Buying a Franchise
Author and Philosopher Bertrand Russell once said "To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."
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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Happy New Year!
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.
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WaterStation Technology 
Cash Needed: $2K-$22K
Total Investment: $2K-$22K
Total Locations: 500+
WaterStation® Technology design and manufacture bottle-less water stations that are both planet friendly and human healthy. Their family of bottle-less water stations purify water to the highest standard and then percolate it through a series of natural minerals. Healthy, clean water is dispensed in any volume, from a five-ounce cup to a five-gallon jug. WaterStaton® Technology's vending machines and in-home systems combine the five most advanced and significant water treatment technologies in existence:
- Reverse Osmosis - membrane allows pure water to pass through tiny pores while blocking contaminants.
- Ultraviolet Purification (UV) - light rays sterilize harmful microbes and biological contaminants.
- Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) - attract negatively charged contaminant ions to positively charged activated carbon; excellent at removing chlorine.
- Carbon Block Filters - absorb thousands of known chemicals.
- Kinetic Degradation Fluxion Water Filters - break down contaminants on a molecular level and remove heavy metals such as copper, lead, mercury and others.
  WaterStation® Technology Vending Machines provide an enormous opportunity for building owners, fitness and health food stores, hotels, municipalities/local government, military, educational schools/colleges and independent companies to provide a valuable service to their customers or the community while making recurring and growing revenue. There are many side benefits too - environmental protection, health and wellness improvements, lower cost of water and increased availability of water. WaterStation® Technology has the largest portfolio of water vending machines on the planet that can be located in over 86 markets .
There are numerous advantages to being involved in the vending machine business. The icing on the cake is that it is possible to reap those benefits quickly. Vending machines are a convenience for customers, especially vending machines that offer variety and accessibility. Credit-card acceptance and healthier food options are helping to keep this business poised for longevity. The use of credit cards actually increases revenues by 15-30%.
WaterStation® Technology Water Vending Machines create an enormous opportunity to provide a valuable service to people and the community while building a business with inventory free, recurring residual revenues and great growth potential.
For more information, Click here
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Service Team of Professionals (STOP) 
Cash Needed: $44K
Total Investment: $66K-$119K
Total Locations: 40
Service Team of Professionals (STOP) is committed to delivering peace of mind to home and business owners through quality services and professional people. In serving their community of customers and their family of franchise owners, STOP strives to be good stewards of exceptional customer care and skilled craftsmanship.  STOP franchisees provide restoration work after water damage, fire, smoke and mold damage. STOP's 40+ years of consulting in the industry has yielded an exceptional comprehensive marketing, management, and technical package. STOP franchisees are highly trained in their systems, planning, tracking, etc.. New STOP franchisees receive six days of initial training, five additional days of certification courses (STOP pays tuition), three 2-day STOP conventions each year, and the key to their success: ON-CALL Consulting from real experts that actually go to work with the franchisees. Service Team of Professionals not only offers the lowest initial investment but they also have the lowest royalty in the industry.
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Remedy Intelligent Staffing 
Cash Needed: $100K
Total Investment: $160K
Total Locations: 329
Since 1965, Remedy Intelligent Staffing has been matching talent with opportunity. Whether you're a job seeker looking for work or a business with recruiting needs, Remedy Intelligent Staffing has got you covered. As part of The Select Family of Staffing Companies, they have over 400 offices nationwide and are one of the top 10 leaders in the industry. At Remedy Intelligent Staffing, they understand what it takes to help people get a great job that matches their interests and career goals. They know how to recruit top performers for their clients that will minimize workforce costs and protect their bottom lines. It is through their industry-leading expertise in on-site programs, risk management, human resources, and employment law that they are able to do all of this. Intelligent staffing solutions and extra-mile service have made them one of the top staffing firms in the United States with combined annual sales of nearly $2 billion.
Remedy Intelligent Staffing is looking for experienced professionals who can spot good business opportunities and act on them. If you want the freedom to drive your own success, combined with the security that comes from an affiliation with a proven, established industry leader, consider owning a franchise office backed by one of the top staffing firms in the nation. With Remedy Intelligent Staffing, you'll find smart, talented people making a difference in today's workplace.
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TapouT Fitness 
Cash Needed: $100K
Total Investment: $91K-$367K
Total Locations: 4
TapouT Fitness' programs and opportunities blends fitness into their members' current lifestyle. They have combined the elements of boxing, kickboxing, cardio, martial arts and fitness training, all in one location. With over 50 classes a week to choose from, their members have access to the highest level of instruction at their most convenient times. Plus, they have all day access to the TapouT Twenty circuit training programs. 
Here is your chance to be in on a ground floor business opportunity within a growing industry, and be associated with an internationally recognized brand name.
Why Choose The TapouT Fitness Franchise?
They have done extensive research on the fitness market including the fitness trend preferences of every age group, and feel certain that the TapouT Fitness Franchise model beats the competition - hands down! Their TapouT system platform combines the elements of boxing, kickboxing, cardio, martial arts and fitness training, all in one location, that will appeal to a much broader spectrum of clientele.
What Makes The TapouT Fitness Platform Different?
The TapouT Fitness Franchise Opportunity brings the "best of the best" in the fitness industry to potential franchisees. They offer some of the most powerful tools in the industry to help their franchisees become successful. TapouT Fitness brings together the synergy of an established, multi-international powerhouse brand combined with the latest, industry leading fitness platforms.
The TapouT Fitness platform provides you with everything you need to become a successful Fitness Club Owner:
- A turn-key business that requires no prior experience
- A solid business model in a consistently thriving industry
- Lower investment for higher profitability
- Recurring revenue and multiple revenue streams
- The only fitness franchise that offers Mass Market Brand Recognition
- Private and group classes for both adults and children
- Kid's Anti-bullying and Women's Self Defense
- Corporate memberships for employee benefits
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K-9 Resorts 
Cash Needed: $250K
Total Investment: $840K-$1.4M
Total Locations: 7
K-9 Resorts is an award winning doggie daycare and boarding facility, offering a variety of spacious accommodations to make pets feel right at home. K-9 Resorts was voted the #1 Pet Service by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, The Courier News, Suburban Essex and Monmouth Health & Life Magazine. K-9 Resorts offers the finest in overnight accommodations for their clients' pets. Their caring staff and cage-free environment ensures that their clients' dogs are comfortable, happy, and well cared for while he or she is staying there. It's no wonder so many veterinarians choose K-9 Resorts to care for their own pets. If you love pets and have the desire to be your own boss and build your own future, then a K-9 Resorts franchise might be right for you. They are looking for interested franchise candidates who love dogs, like working with people, have excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. For more information, Click here
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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. While Master Franchises are normally reserved for the development of an entire country. 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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