For many, full time employment is a sort of golden egg, providing a steady income sufficient for a family, insurance coverage and benefits, investments for the future, upward mobility, and ultimately personal stability. However, sometimes outside circumstances can buck those expectations or simply put them in jeopardy, as, for instance, our current economic crunch has recently done to many Americans. With the stock market sucking America’s hard-earned investments into the proverbial toilet and with more and more companies having to lay off employees, the situation is getting rather scary for some, and the idea of financial independence sounds increasingly attractive.

As odd as it may sound, one of the wisest ways of loosening your dependence on your boss and the bi-weekly paycheck is to start with some side-work. Of course, working nights at the local convenience store is not going to pay off very well in the long run, but operating your own home based business in your spare hours can. Not only does running a franchise business from home provide a stream of secondary income, which is handy in light of economic conditions, but when a small business reaches optimum strength, many entrepreneurs find they can leave the rat-race entirely and focus full time on their own franchise business, freeing them from dependence on an employer who may soon need to make cutbacks. (more…)

If you live in a first world nation, refrigeration is nothing new; in fact, it’s so old that most people walk past refrigerators day in and day out without ever giving them a thought further than wondering what tasty treats await inside. It’s this very same ubiquity that makes refrigeration a booming industry and a growing environmental concern in the United States.

Because the average industrial and commercial refrigeration units use various chloro, hydro and fluorocarbons as refrigerants, and these chemical compounds have been found to have damaging effects on the ozone layer and contribute to global warming, the government has responsibly put numerous regulations on how they’re used and how they’re disposed of. Unfortunately for many companies that rely on refrigeration for the life of their business (supermarkets, for example), these regulations are strict and require a great deal of verifying follow-up paperwork, all of which is hard to attend to as in-house projects. As with most things, this hard task has produced an entire industry dedicated to refrigerant abatement, which is the proper, safe, and legal removal of expended refrigerants. (more…)

Established in 1989, Rainbow Station is the brainchild of pediatric registered nurse, Gail Johnson. 5 months after opening, the facility had 100 CHILDREN enrolled; at the end of the following year, her FACULTY & STAFF had grown from 12 to 32 out of sheer necessity; in 1997, Gail was named Virginia’s “Small Business Person of the Year;” and by 1999, demand had become so great that she EXPANDED to 5 more LICENSED FACILITIES. (more…)

A Top-Ranked Business Services Franchise OpportunityPostNet Franchise Opportunity_2

Print, copy and ship with PostNet! PostNet is a full-service, diversified business center concept that is located in high-traffic, convenient retail locations. Since it began franchising in 1993, PostNet has become the largest, fastest-growing privately held company in the printing/copying and business services/postal industries.
PostNet facts:

* In the industry since 1983/franchising since 1993
* Consistently a top-ranked franchise company
* Established, proven system with over 900 franchises worldwide
* Consistent four-star rankings from franchisees

PostNet centers provide one-stop convenience for an ever-growing number of home-based and small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as busy consumers.PostNet Franchise Opportunity_4
PostNets offer:

* Printing and Copying Services: Complete printing services, digital color and black and white copies, document finishing and much more.
* Digital Services: Graphic design, computer rental stations and scanning services. They also have the ability to receive and output files in a variety of formats.
* Packing and Shipping Services: Shipping with UPS, FedEx, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service provides freedom of choice for customers. PostNet also offers custom packaging and packing supplies.
* Additional Services: Office supplies, passport photos, notary services, fax services, and signs and banners.

Your PostNet investment includes:PostNet Franchise Opportunity_3

* Site selection/lease negotiation assistance
* Equipment, fixtures and supplies
* Construction and design services
* Grand opening assistance and first-year advertising program
* World-class training and support
* Access to award-winning technology

If you are seeking the freedom and independence of business ownership with an established and growing franchise company, PostNet may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Description: Partner with PostNet, one of the fastest-growing business services franchises in the world! World-class training and support provided.
Opportunities: Franchises available throughout the US and internationally in many countries. Master licenses available in Mexico, the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Business Type: Franchise.
Minimum Investment: $180,000.
Financing Assistance: Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided: Yes.

A Home Improvement Franchise in a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

Basement Living Systems U.S.A. franchise opportunitiesBasement Living Systems U.S.A. provides an excellent opportunity for you to participate in one of the fastest growing home services trends, home remodeling. Due to the soft housing market, more and more homeowners are choosing to make home improvements to meet their family’s needs and to protect the value of their home. BLS USA was created to facilitate the sale and installation of our unique basement wall system, which has enjoyed much success and popularity with customers. Champion Window Manufacturing and Supply Co., our parent company, has been consistently ranked as the nation’s premier home remodeler, with 70 affiliates across the country. The same business plan and practices that made Champion successful are interwoven into the BLS USA business plan.
This exceptional business provides you with many advantages including: A Home Improvement Franchise in a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

* A tested and proven concept
* Initial and continuous training and development
* Developed marketing materials
* Emerging brand awareness
* Ongoing franchisor support and counseling
* Collective buying power
* The opportunity to be your own boss
* Interaction with other franchisees
* Protected territory
* Operational manuals
* …and much more

Basement remodeling is a multi-billion dollar industry enjoying double digit growth
The remodeling industry is booming!

Basement remodeling is a multi-billion dollar industry enjoying double digit growth. As the baby boomer market grows, more homeowners are finishing their basements to provide comfortable accommodations for visiting children with grandchildren, and expanding families are adding inexpensive living space for the use of their children and their friends. Basement Living Systems provides the solution by transforming unfinished basements into bright, warm, comfortable and beautiful living areas in as little as two weeks.

Our exceptional and unique product

Basement Living Systems USA has developed a quality product and concept that mitigates the high risk factors associated with traditionally finished basements using drywall. The Basement Living Systems’ wall panel system is manufactured in-house to ensure quality standards are met. Our wall panels will not harbor mold or mildew. The breathable characteristic allows moisture to travel through the panel and does not trap moisture behind the panel causing mold to develop. The Acoust-Soft dual density wall panel reduces sound transference, allowing for peace and quiet in contiguous rooms. A typical BLS USA basement can be constructed within two weeks and does not create dust throughout the home during remodeling.
Our turnkey, proven business system helps you get up and running quickly!

When you join us, you can expect to receive all the tools and systems you’ll need to open the doors of your new business quickly. You can expect:Our turnkey, proven business system helps you get up and running quickly

* A protected market area: Our exclusive territories grant you the rights to Basement Living Systems’ process and the ability to expand your business once you have penetrated your initial market area.
* Our business plan: Our business plan has been tested and proven over the last several years. It will not be necessary for you to pay the high cost of creating a new plan and working out the problems through a challenging trial and error period. The recipe has been perfected and is ready for skilled minds and hands to put it into action.
* Low initial investment: BLS USA allows you to join a booming industry with an initial investment of $35,000. An additional $200,000 will permit you to launch your business and provide the needed capital necessary to sustain operations until revenues are generated. A four percent royalty fee will be ongoing revenue sharing with the franchisor and another one percent of revenue will be collectedGet started now with Basement Living Systems U.S.A. to create and fund a dynamic marketing program.
* Training: Structured classes, seminars, symposiums, manuals and on-site presence serve as the bedrock of the training and development offered to the franchise. Once the leadership team completes orientation training, a qualified business consultant will participate in the Grand Opening event to help jump-start the business.
* Marketing tools: The highly acclaimed marketing agency, The White Good Group, has been commissioned to lead the creative and design initiative for the consumer related marketing materials. The final results will be instrumental in driving high traffic to your showroom, the master website and the phones.

Get started now!

The details have been worked out, the tools are in place and the support is ready to assist you in a new and exciting venture. If you want to be your own boss, the time to act is now!

Description: An exceptional home improvement franchise opportunity with a tested and proven concept in a multi-billion dollar industry.
Opportunities: Franchises available throughout the U.S.

Business Type: Franchise.
Minimum Investment: $35,000.
Financing Assistance: Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided: Yes

Europe’s Premier Real Estate Franchise has Arrived in America!Engel & Völkers franchise opportunities

Founded in Hamburg, Germany over thirty years ago, Engel & Völkers, an established leader in the European high-end real estate market and one of the most prominent names in global luxury real estate, has now arrived in America. The Engel & Völkers brand is known for serving exclusive property buyers and sellers with a worldwide-standardized system that is, frankly, several steps above anything being used in the United States today. Engel & Völkers now operates in 25 countries across five continents and opens up a brand new boutique-style shop somewhere in the world every 75 hours.

Today’s high-end real estate market is no longer just a local business. Recent fluctuations in currency valuation have made this even more apparent and have made the United States extremely attractive to foreign investors. Unlike any other real estate franchise, Engel & Völkers has created a premium international model that is consistent worldwide. Our brand, from our beautiful A premium international model that is consistent worldwideEuropean style storefronts in high-end locations to our “GG” magazine printed in four languages, to our representatives’ consistent professionalism, stands well above the competition in providing our customers the best in both local and international service.

How have we made this happen? We’ve done it by following our founder, Christian Völker’s mandate of “Leading instead of following.” Christian believed from the very beginning that to serve high-end clientele, it was critical to set a standard of excellence previously unseen in the real estate industry. Every Engel & Völkers shop must reflect our core values for service and excellence and must be located where discriminating buyers and sellers shop, dine and do business. As a result, our classically designed property shops are our face to the community, offering a local presence with global access.
The core components of our franchise are:Engel & Völkers has arrived in America

* Our Brand - from our shop design, website, magazine and world-class marketing materials to our most unique company culture.
* Our Network - an international team of exceptional professionals with the shared value of providing the absolute finest buyer and seller service.
* Our Training - done exclusively through an international academy that is second to none.
* Our Standardization - we are the only real estate franchise that maintains our brand from top to bottom wherever it may be – worldwide.
* Our Technology - the bridge to connecting our license partners to their buyers and sellers around the globe.

Engel & Völkers has begun its US development in California, Florida, New York and New England and, while offices of many other real estate brands across the country are closing, we are expanding rapidly and have already taken on over 40 license partners in these regions. If you have an interest in a specific area within these regions and would like to receive more information, please contact us through the online form below.

Engel & Völkers has arrived in America, has raised the bar, and has now changed everything for investors in our industry!

Decor&You Advantage

These are compelling reasons to take a serious look at the franchising opportunity that Decor&You offers in the $100 billion furnishing and interior decorating industry.

Advantage…

A Proven Business Model. A Decor&You franchisee has access to a refined, proven system, which let’s you focus on the “big picture” of building your business – versus the day-by-day effort to grind out an entirely new business model on your own.

Buying Power. The Decor&You Franchise provides instant vendor buying power: a vendor network with product resources, negotiating power and a competitive pricing edge in the interior decorating marketplace.

Lower Risk. The Decor&You Franchise has access to proven marketing techniques, superior training and business coaching, which reduce the cost of overhead and investment in your business.

Creative Support. The Decor&You Franchise offers a network of peers to share creative ideas and solutions to business problems. Pooled resources enable you to evolve and mature your business at a much faster rate.

Brand Recognition. The Decor&You Franchise is backed by a growing brand that offers instant credibility in your marketplace as part of a national, interior decorating organization. As the franchise system grows, so does the value and rewards of your business.

Are You Ready to Transform Your Life? Transform…

Change can be hard, but when you’re ready, it’s welcome! The best kind of change begins with a dream Have you ever dreamed about:

• The rigors and joys of becoming a business owner?
• The challenges and rewards of working directly with the public and maintaining a portfolio of clients?
• Freedom and flexibility, with no retail clock to punch and no boss to control your life?
• The financial incentive to work in the creative, dynamic design industry, one of the fastest growing economic sectors in North America?
• The security and power of being part of a nationwide peer group and a national brand?
• The chance to create a legacy?

Note:
Expanding only in the following states:
Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; Washington; Wisconsin;

Too many people, when thinking of business opportunities, focus solely on franchises that serve consumers directly, completely missing a wide spectrum of opportunities that address the various needs that other businesses have. Especially now, when consumer spending has fallen off a great deal, working with other existing businesses to help them increase their profitability is a great way to make your own way in the business world. Of course, with the list of business service franchises being as large as it is, it can be hard to determine exactly which business opportunity is the best on the list and, more specifically, the best one for you. To make your decision just that much easier, here are 10 of the finest business service franchises available. (more…)

Make an investment in your future with a Meineke franchise. A trusted brand name that’s recognized by over 92% of Americans. Meineke has been a strong presence in the market for over 30 years and supplies a proven business system to nearly 900 franchisees.

Why Choose the Auto Repair Industry?
The automotive aftermarket is huge! Annual sales in North America are nearly $193 BILLION dollars… and growing! Plus, Americans are keeping their cars longer, and that increases opportunities for repair and maintenance. You don’t need automotive experience – just a passion for cars.

Join Meineke To Take Advantage Of:

* Exceptional Brand Recognition
* Growth-Focused Business Model
* Comprehensive Advertising Program
* Nationally Recognized Spokesperson
* In-Depth Market Analysis
* Site Location Assistance
* Protected Territories
* Extensive Training & Ongoing Support

Our Franchisees Are Talking!
“I’m a Meineke franchisee, have been for 11 years. Real excited about the business still. We own three shops. Frankly we came into the business with a business background, didn’t know anything about automotive, and it has exceeded our wildest expectations.”
- Steve Loye

“Back in 1984 I opened up an independent shop and realized that I needed a lot more structure… I went with Meineke in 1988 because I clearly needed that structure and it’s been great for me.”- Ray Howell

A Home Improvement Franchise in a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

Basement Living Systems U.S.A. provides an excellent opportunity for you to participate in one of the fastest growing home services trends, home remodeling. Due to the soft housing market, more and more homeowners are choosing to make home improvements to meet their family’s needs and to protect the value of their home. (more…)

The housing market is down, Wall Street has fallen beneath the 9000-point mark, and unemployment is slowly rising. Recession is on everyone’s mind, and anyone looking to get into business for himself is more than a little afraid, for good reason: starting a home based business is risky under normal conditions, let alone during a recession. Franchises vastly increase an entrepreneur’s odds of survival, but there’s still more that can be done.

There are specific kinds of franchise businesses that provide even greater security, specifically in the face of a recession. One of those is the vending industry. A vending franchise offers a very special opportunity, in that according to many business professionals, it is entirely recession-proof.

There are only a handful of markets that don’t suffer under the weight of recession, and each of them is recession-proof because it provides some product or service that people either need in spite of recession or want because of recession. Some of the industries that survive on human necessity are food, medicine, home repair, car repair, and gasoline. Regardless of what national economics look like, people continue needing food, medicine, a functional home, and a working car, so recession has no effect on such businesses. Other businesses, like entertainment, alcohol, and tobacco, thrive in a receded economy because people seek them out as a momentary escape from the harsh realities of a dwindling economy and all the practical problems that come along with that.

In some ways, vending falls under the second classification. Depending on what a given vending machine provides, people are looking for just a momentary pleasure in the midst of life’s growing stresses. The product from the machine may only be candy, bringing relief that only lasts for a few minutes, or it may be a movie rental, giving perhaps two hours of enjoyment, but in either case, a quarter or a couple dollars is a small price to pay for a little bit of escape.

For the owner of a vending machine, this understanding can pay off: the business will bring in a solid income even when other lines of work are barely staying afloat. So if you’re looking into purchasing a business for sale and having a hard time finding business opportunities that feel safe in the midst of economic setback, here are some vending options for you.

Vendstar

Founded by a true entrepreneur who decided to leave an executive position with an international corporation to make business ideas like this home business franchise available to other franchisees, Vendstar is a highly lucrative, highly customizable business. Their greatest claim to fame is that the business model has proven successful in the hands of every kind of franchisee imaginable. College graduates, retirees, married couples, singles, and parents have all purchased, replicated, and profited from the Vendstar franchise. In part this is because of Vendstar’s one-of-a-kind machines, designed for both optimal space preservation and storage capacity.

U-Turn Vending

Another successful name in the vending industry, this franchise differs from the pack primarily because of the design of its machines, which, instead of being stationary, are built to rotate, on a center pivot. Because the candy section of the unit spins, making all four sides accessible, there is four times as much holding space for various sweet treats as there is in a usual machine, and each container is removable, making restocking a breeze. Taking all this into consideration, this recession-proof, inflation-proof, low-cost, year-round vending franchise is one to give attention to.

DVDNow

The revolution in movie rental has begun, taking movie-watchers out of rental stores and putting them into the grocery stores, malls, convenience stores, and department stores they’re already shopping at. DVDNow is at the forefront of that revolution as one of the first companies to merge DVD renting with the automated vending machine. This method provides movies right where customers are, at low prices that they appreciate. One of the cheapest work from home businesses out there, this franchise is primed to make a killing, particularly in the midst of recession, when people just want to spend a couple hours getting away from life with a good movie.

Love Maine Lobster Claw

Possibly one of the most creative vending businesses out there, Love Maine Lobster Claws affords consumers the opportunity to draw a live lobster out of the machine with the aid of a joystick-operated claw mounted to the ceiling of the tank: that is, if the buyer is dexterous enough to catch one. It’s a machine that’s part vending machine, part arcade game, and part seafood counter at the grocery store, but it’s all fun and all profit. Some machines have been able to bring in $750/week, making it the perfect work at home franchise for the fun-loving franchisee looking for a solid income.

Many businesses are out there, and it’s often easy to believe that the bigger they look, the more profitable they must in fact be. Sometimes that may be true, but that is no reason to overlook the smaller, simpler opportunities that, surprisingly, are just as impressive, because they may very well be the ones that can weather serious economic troubles better than anything else.

Plan Ahead Events
(part of the United Franchise Group franchises)
Plan Ahead Events is a home-based, full-service event management company serving clients worldwide. We offer creative solutions for meetings, conventions, trade shows, special events, and incentive travel, and will handle all the details for planning your event, from concept to completion.

Touted as one of the top “50 Best Jobs in America” by CNN/Money Magazine in April 2006 and reported by Entrepreneur.com as a $500 billion industry worldwide, event planning is one of the most exciting business opportunities available. With the trend toward Corporate America learning to outsource most of their meeting planning functions, there is no doubt that investing in a Plan Ahead Events franchise is the right choice for you.

Plan Ahead Events is one of the meeting and event industry’s first franchise opportunities with easy start up, home based and low cost. No experience is necessary as we offer a turnkey franchise, a two-week training program, and all the hardware/software needed to run your business.

The franchise fee for Plan Ahead Events is based on the city/location; there are two tiers: Tier One cities are $24,500 and Tier Two cities are $17,500. The franchise also includes equipment in the amount of approximately $8,000 which makes this franchise an investment of between $26K and $33K., depending on the location.

You already have the creativity, drive and ambition – so why chose a franchise? Franchising puts you on the road to success without the risk of experienced by independent businesses. You have the advantage of brand awareness. When you buy into an established national or international brand, you are enjoying the automatic name recognition that comes with being associated with a large and familiar company.

You receive the training and support that incorporate proven techniques so that you can achieve success fast. You have access to a network of business owners who have been through the exact same experience. Networking and support from other owners is a priceless resource in business ownership.

FranchiseMart is the first business of its kind to match people looking for franchise opportunities with franchise companies through a convenient retail location, much like having a local trade show set up permanently.

Trends towards small business ownership and corporate downsizing are growing rapidly, and with that, so are franchises. As someone interested in owning their own business, you know first hand how difficult and costly it is to filter through all of the franchise opportunities and it’s hard to know where to go to find the right fit…until FranchiseMart.

FranchiseMart works with every customer to match them to the opportunities that correspond with their personal goals, interests, background and financial qualifications.

We are the first of our kind to offer face-to-face relationships and personalized services with more than 100 opportunities to choose from in a state-of-the-art relaxed retail atmosphere.

While much of the success of FranchiseMart can be attributed to its unique concept, there is more to it. FranchiseMart was developed by United Franchise Group, a name synonymous with success. The United Franchise Group consists of a number of successful business-to-business brands and franchise development services. The talented team behind United Franchise Group, led by President Ray Titus, has over thirty years of franchising experience. Their expertise is proven time and time again in the success of the brands they have worked to create.

FranchiseMart provides a variety of income streams for its franchisees to earn money, including: passing leads to franchisors, franchisor referral fees when franchises are sold, commissions from UFG business services, seminar fees, renting in-store poster space, on-site videos, web banner ad space, and more…

No successful company can be run without someone who knows the business inside and out. That’s why we provide two weeks of the most comprehensive and extensive training in the industry, so that you don’t need prior experience in franchises or running a business of your own to see success. Our training specialists use proven training techniques to provide every FranchiseMart franchisee the knowledge that will put them at an advantage.

FranchiseMart is NOT available in the states yet – HI, IL, ND, SD.

Franchise Opportunities

The need for businesses to get noticed through brand recognition and advertising has rapidly increased due to the steady growth of competitive services. As a result, this need to get noticed has propelled the sign industry to a $12-billion-plus market.

SIGNARAMA has been at the forefront of this growth; successfully franchising the full-service sign center concept for over 20 years. We have used our many years of experience to develop a business model that have led thousands of SIGNARAMA franchisees to success and helped us grow to become the world’s largest sign franchise. As part of our family you get the full support and services of the SIGNARAMA team - a group that is committed to providing you with the training, consulting, equipment and resources you need to make your SIGNARAMA store successful.

Carefully researched site selection

As we all know the location of a business is crucial to its success.

Therefore, we carefully research and select every SIGNARAMA site analyzing factors such as traffic patterns and client potential. Once all criteria are met and a location has been selected, we assist in negotiating your lease and your store’s build-out.

It is only when you are comfortable with your location, lease terms and marketing area that we move to the next phase of the process – we assist you in the transition to ownership and the start-up process begins.

No prior experience necessary

As a result of one of the most extensive training programs in the franchising industry, SIGNARAMA franchisees are trained experts in sign-making and business operation.

Our comprehensive program includes various phases of training including:

* A two-week introductory training program (including travel and lodging expenses) at SIGNARAMA University located at our corporate headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida where you will learn all aspects of the business such as sign production, marketing, advertising, scheduling and bookkeeping.
* A week of on-the-job training at an established SIGNARAMA store which allows you to put your classroom training to use.
* Two weeks of training at your store with one of our experienced operations advisors who will assist in your store’s setup as well as the implementation of our proven marketing program.

We support you every step of the way

Our role doesn’t end when you open your doors.

As a SIGNARAMA franchisee, you gain the full resources of a team committed to helping make your store a success through continued training, consulting, marketing, equipment, research and technical support.

Join our family and experience the satisfaction of owning your own business while enjoying the benefits that come from being part of a global brand people know and trust.

We are industry leaders

SIGNARAMA stores are known for master craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Each of our individually owned and operated stores works hard to provide customers the highest quality products and personalized attention they have come to expect from SIGNARAMA. While we have proudly won the coveted Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 Franchise in the Industry Award for nine consecutive years; it is the repeat customers and many referrals we receive that let us know we are doing something right.

History

SIGNARAMA, founded in 1986 by Ray and Roy Titus in Farmingdale, New York, began franchising in late 1987 in North Palm Beach, Florida.

Today, headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, we have over 160 employees in our headquarters and 14 regional offices throughout Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.

We have nearly 900 outlets in over 50 countries with Master Franchisors all over the world in countries such as New Zealand, South Africa, China, Italy, France, Israel, Thailand, Panama and the Netherlands.

EmbroidMe has been at the forefront of this growth as one of the world’s first embroidery and promotional products franchises; successfully franchising the full-service embroidery, screen printing, promotional products and personalized gifts concept for over six years. We have used our experience to develop a business model that have led hundreds of EmbroidMe franchisees to success and helped us grow to become the world’s largest embroidery franchise. As part of our family you get the full support and services of the EmbroidMe team - a group that is committed to providing you with the training, consulting, equipment and resources you need to make your EmbroidMe store successful.

Why Franchise?

Franchising Makes Sense

When you become an EmbroidMe franchisee you enjoy the support provided by a global company combined with the independence of owning you own business.

In addition, every EmbroidMe franchisee enjoys the benefits of being part of a large network with perks such as:

* High Volume Buying Power: With nearly 450 stores worldwide, EmbroidMe has an economy of scale that enables us to negotiate exceptional prices with vendors; thus, giving you a chance for huge savings on all your supplies.
* Internet Business: EmbroidMe participates in an aggressive pay-per-click program that not only keeps us on top of our competitors, but is strategically designed to drive traffic to your store.
* System-wide Networking: Not only do EmbroidMe franchisees enjoy the advantage of networking and referrals from other EmbroidMe franchisees, they also share the unique advantage of the Star-Point Services program which expands their networking possibilities to include sister brands SIGNARAMA and Billboard Connection.
* Free Marketing Materials: As part of an EmbroidMe franchise you receive marketing support in the form of professionally designed marketing and direct-mail materials.
* Professional Store Design: Every EmbroidMe franchisee has the advantage of a retail design expert who will help make the most of a store’s layout.
* A Respected Brand Name: EmbroidMe is the most recognized name in the embroidery, screen printing, promotional products and personalized gifts industry. We have been ranked #1 franchise in the industry by Entrepreneur every year since we began. All EmbroidMe franchisees profit from the name recognition associated with being part of the world’s #1 embroidery franchise.

Training and Support

No prior experience necessary

As a result of one of the most extensive training programs in the franchising industry, EmbroidMe franchisees are trained experts in embroidery, screen printing and business operations.

Our comprehensive program includes various phases of training:

* A two-week introductory training program (including travel and lodging expenses) at EmbroidMe University located at our corporate headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida where you will learn all aspects of the business such as production, marketing, advertising, scheduling and bookkeeping.
* Two weeks of training at your store with one of our experienced operations and marketing advisors who will assist in your store’s setup as well as the implementation of our proven marketing program.

We support you every step of the way

Our role doesn’t end when you open your doors.

As an EmbroidMe franchisee, you gain the full resources of a team committed to helping make your store a success through continued training, consulting, marketing, research and technical support.

Join our family and experience the satisfaction of owning your own business while enjoying the benefits that come from being part of a global brand people know and trust.

Site Selection

Carefully researched site selection

As we all know, the location of a business is crucial to its success.

Therefore, we carefully research and select every EmbroidMe site, analyzing factors such as traffic patterns and client potential. Once all criteria are met and a location has been selected, we assist in negotiating your lease and your store’s build-out.

It is only when you are comfortable with your location, lease terms and marketing area that we move to the next phase of the process – we assist you in the transition to ownership and the start-up process begins.

Equipment and Financing

Cutting-edge Technology

Every EmbroidMe location features the latest in cutting-edge technology. Your franchise package includes everything you need to operate as a full-service embroidery retailer. Quality products are paramount and help build trust in the EmbroidMe brand; therefore, your investment includes the industry’s best embroidery equipment manufactured by Brother International Machinery.

As you will see through our extensive training program, the equipment is easy to use. Plus, as a Brother product, you can feel comfortable knowing you have quality equipment that combines reliability and top-of-the-line production capability.

Financial Assistance

We have a full staff committed to assisting you with your financial needs. We work diligently to help you meet the financial requirements necessary to realize your dream.

History and Future

History

EmbroidMe, founded in 2000 by Ray Titus, began franchising in April of 2001 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Today, headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, we have over 160 employees in three offices around the world.

We have nearly 450 outlets in over twelve countries with Master Franchisors in countries such as Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Future

EmbroidMe stores are known for master craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Each of our individually owned and operated stores works hard to provide customers the highest quality products and personalized attention they have come to expect from EmbroidMe. While we have proudly won the coveted Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 Franchise in the Industry Award every year since we began; it is the repeat customers and many referrals we receive that let us know we are doing something right. The future of this amazing organization is bright and we look forward to having you as a part of it.

The need for businesses to get noticed through brand recognition and advertising has rapidly increased due to the steady growth of competitive services. As a result, this need to get noticed has propelled the billboard industry to a multi-billion dollar market.

Billboard Connection is a company that utilizes relationships with outdoor advertisers to assist small and mid-sized businesses tap into the potentially huge benefits of outdoor media such as billboards, posters, taxi tops and buses without having to take a number behind bigger advertisers.

As part of a family of business-to-business franchises, Billboard Connection has the support of a network of industry leading franchises such as SIGN*A*RAMA and EmbroidMe. Parent company, United Franchise Group, has used their franchising experience to develop a business model that has led a large number of Billboard Connection franchisees to success and helped the company grow to become a trusted resource in the billboard industry. As part of our family, you get the full support and services of the Billboard Connection team - a group that is committed to providing you with the training, consulting and resources you need to make your Billboard Connection franchise successful.

As a Billboard Connection franchisee, you enjoy several unique benefits:

• Low overhead
• Flexible hours
• Low start-up costs
• Recurring income and revenue
• No employees
• Home-based operation
• No rent
• No inventory
• Industry contacts provided
• Quick, easy start-up
• High volume bargaining power
• Exceptional training
• Professional marketing support

Training and Support

No prior experience necessary

One of the advantages of being a Billboard Connection franchisee is that you are not required to have previous advertising, sales or outdoor media experience. Through a combination of comprehensive classroom and field training, we assist you in gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to get your business up and running.

Your Billboard Connection training package includes:

Five days of extensive training at our world headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida - Here you will learn everything there is to know about the outdoor advertising industry. Our franchise specialists will instruct you on the elements necessary to operate a successful business such as financial management, marketing, sales and information technology. In addition, you will learn how to find and coordinate the client services including outdoor advertising design, pricing and production. Airfare, lodging, ground transportation and lunches are included while in training.

In-territory business launch – After training, a Billboard Connection field specialist will come to your market area to assist you with new business development and marketing.

Detailed operating manual – Every Billboard Connection franchisee receives an operating manual filled with operating procedures necessary for a successful franchise.

Customized marketing assistance – As a Billboard Connection franchisee, you will receive professionally designed marketing materials created to introduce your business to your market. These materials include stationery, letterhead, mailing lists, business cards, a Yellow Pages ad, direct mail pieces and more.

Support Services – As a Billboard Connection franchisee you enjoy the support provided by a global company combined with the independence of owning your own business. You gain the full resources of a team committed to helping make your business a success through continued training, consulting, marketing, research and technical support.

Ongoing strategic advice and education – Market leadership means staying ahead of the latest trends and developments. We help keep you ahead of the curve by providing periodic updates to your operating manual and recurring bulletins and newsletters that share everything from marketing tips to new operating techniques.

The first quick service retailer in the US to serve authentic, freshly made churros, rellenos (filled churros), and Churro Bites®.

Be the first in your community to bring Churro Station right into your very own backyard. Churro Station not only offers authentic fresh made churros, but a variety of other Hispanic specialties and made-to-order sandwiches with homemade liquados (fresh fruit smoothies).

Today Churros mark the beginning of another food revolution. These sweet treats-already enjoyed by Latinos the world over-are penetrating the American market. Churro Station has the ingredients you need to lead the food industry in a new direction.
Churro Station offers an unprecedented opportunity to be a leader in the fast-growing Hispanic food segment with:

* Low start-up costs
* Proven recipes and proprietary ingredients
* Comprehensive training and management support
* Marketing assistance
* Wholesale distribution channels

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the tools you need to make your franchise a success.

The U.S. Census estimates that by 2020, the Hispanic population will reach 60 million–or almost 18 percent of the total U.S. population. Currently, 42 million Latinos represent $600 billion in buying power. Tapping into this fast-growing niche would be the reason enough for joining Churro Station, but we think that the food revolution goes beyond the Latino community.

The growing popularity of churros and other Latin favorites will have a profound effect on the way Anglo-Americans eat. In 1997, salsa surpassed ketchup as America’s number-one selling condiment. No one imagined Mexico’s humble sauce would overtake and American icon.

Now more than a decade later, the Churro has the potential to become America’s new breakfast favorite.

Churro Station is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this remarkable shift in the food industry by offering the freshest, most authentic churros available in the U.S., as well as arrange of food options that capture both breakfast and lunch sales.

Interested In A Franchise?
Churro Station offers strong franchise opportunities for single or multiple locations. The franchise fee for a single location is $25,000. The initial investment will range between $125,000 and $200,000 depending upon a variety of factors including location.

Liquidity of $100,000 is required to be awarded a Churro Station franchise.

Franchises are available throughout the U.S. A Churro Station franchise grants you the exclusive rights to open, develop and expand Churro Station within a particular territory.

My name is Andy Ross. I am “Mr. Health Insurance” of Nevada, and I am the “pajama-man.”

You may ask, “What do you mean, the “pajama-man?” Well, let me give you my background, and, then, you will know the “how,” “why,” and “when” of the “pajama-man” title.

I had been working from my home since December 1992. From 1992 until 2004, I was a successful telecom reseller, earning a great residual income. But, the bottom fell out. When the telephone rates decreased over the years, the telecom industry melted down. My telecom residuals were going south. The “pajama-man” was in trouble. Big trouble. The thought of going out and looking for a job was terrifying. I knew that if I worked for someone else, I could never earn the kind of money that my family needed for a good education and their present lifestyle. Also, after working at home in my own business for 12 years, I did not think I was employable.

I faced the hard truth; I needed a new career; I had to find a job. I thought about it. What kind of job did I want? Eventually, the answer came in the form of health insurance. Health insurance is a business that could keep me in my work-at-home mode and pay me residual income.

From studying the literature, I eventually, knew that I could create a successful format. And, I did! I was able to apply what I learned from my telecom career to the ever-expanding business of health insurance! The more I worked it, the more I was convinced that I could find a secure future for my wife and three children.

Today, 27 months of my being in the health insurance business, I am known as “Mr. Health Insurance” of Nevada; it was my wife, Andee, that designated me the “pajama-man.” She got it right! I am in my 15th year of being the “pajama-man!” (I rarely leave my home office; I shave when I choose to; I wear loose, pajama-like clothes). Let me share with you the fact that the demand for health insurance is incredible! My prospective clients want health insurance NOW. I do not “cold call,” or chase business. Business comes to me. Potential clients are serious, and they are ready to buy. All transactions are either on the telephone, fax, e-mail, and/or regular mail.

I am a skilled teacher, coach, consultant and mentor. You will hit the ground running, and no stone will be left unturned in pursuit of your goals and success. Together, we will celebrate your victories. Failure is not an option. Business is not a perfect science. Issues will arise. I will be your support system to keep your business on track. I will provide you with the “Connect-the-Dots” system that will make you a clone of me. My plan is to make you a top producer.

Today, more and more people are earning good money working for themselves full or part time. You too can be your own boss in a dynamic and growing business, without a large investment or special training.

The Von Schrader Company offers a highly profitable home-based business opportunity. Choose from carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and/or wall and ceiling cleaning. Since its founding in 1935, Von Schrader has pioneered the on-location cleaning industry and has become one of the most well-known and respected names in carpet cleaning. Around the world, cleaning professionals use our high quality manufactured cleaning equipment and supplies.

The Perfect Opportunity Awaits

Von Schrader offers a unique business opportunity for those interested in starting their own professional cleaning service business and will guide any individual towards becoming a successful entrepreneur. Our low moisture carpet, upholstery, wall washing and ceiling cleaning systems have been used by over 50,000 aspiring individuals establishing their own professional cleaning service businesses, as well as by contract service professionals and facility maintenance departments worldwide and includes the following essentials:

* A service everyone needs and wants
* Demand for the service is repetitive
* Unlimited growth opportunity
* No overhead - work out of your home
* Set your own hours - hire help only as needed
* Everything you earn is yours - no fees,
dues or royalties
* No special skills, education or experience needed
* Receive free training and counsel Investment is unbelievably small
* The finest equipment

We Provide The Skills You Need

The Von Schrader Company offers a Professional Cleaners School curriculum and a new Equipment Service School curriculum. No trade school could offer you a more competent, more dedicated staff of expert consultants. We host the National Association of Von Schrader Associates, which helps bring business owners together to share their knowledge.

Our goal is to provide all of our clients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

* Skills and confidence in order for them to use the interior cleaning systems and perform to their maximum efficiency and to provide premium performance cleaning systems to institutions worldwide.
* Ship filled orders on a same or next-day basis, and preserve client confidence in a way that enables our clients to assure their customers of high quality performance.
* Recognize, when applicable, areas for improvement in order to assure the quality of our products and services to satisfy the expectations and conform to the requirements of our customers.
* Provide on-going training and provide current information to our personnel in order to keep them enlightened about any or all relevant developments in the cleaning industry.

Financial Independence Is Within Reach

You have nothing to lose. The Von Schrader associate program opens the door to an income you probably never thought possible, where how much you earn depends largely on you.

Weight-A-Minute International offers
Three (3) Outstanding Business Opportunities
for today’s savvy entreprenuer or health professional

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Turnkey systems that can earn you profits that you only dream of

Studio I - A complete weight management center that offers profits that can exceed over $200,000 annually just based on 15 new members a month. Weight-A-Minute offers cutting edge weight management studios that are scientific based for weight loss, sports nutrition and anti-aging.

Weight-A-Minute International Diet Spas Franchise Opportunity_1Unlike any diet center you have seen - guaranteed! Each program is computerized and individually designed for the client whether they are severely overweight or extremely fit. Offering programs based on the body type and oxidative profile of the individual. Add this to your current health facility and take your lead in this multi- billion dollar industry!

Studio II - TOP SELLER! Open your own private studio for Individual and Family Weight Management, and the One Minute To Fitness Training Studio. Includes 4 huge profit centers from 1000-1500 sq feet plus. Add-On or Store Front. The best personal training or group training studio that you can buy!

Personal weight management studio, retail and vitamin shop located in the front. Private training studio in the back for personal training, group training, youth workouts, overweight workouts and more. The One Minute To Fitness Training by WAM Sports 7 is a private and proven workout that uses a variety of interval training workouts for maximum fat burning, muscle and strength conditioning and can burn from 500 to 800 calories per workout. This is a fat meltdown workout! Annual income on just 15 new members a month can be over $500,000 a year. Perfect for inner city space limitations. Very low overhead and huge income!Weight-A-Minute International Diet Spas Franchise Opportunity_2

Studio III - Mini Fitness and Diet Spa. Everything under one roof for weight loss, health, fitness and now beauty.

Weight-A-Minute has produced their own specialty workouts that are a knock out, advanced diet centers, personalized skin care and anti-aging products! Clothing line, coaching series, personal shopper, tanning and many more Weight-A-Minute secrets to be unfolded! Beautiful in appearance and a great place to experience life! Higher investment but earning potential is much higher return on this investment.

With 30 years of combined research, Weight-A-Minute International offers you everything you need to have an incredible business that absolutely has no comparison in the market.
Weight-A-Minute offers you something in all THREE (3) industries!

- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - $300 BILLION AND RISING
- SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY - $11 BILLION AND RISING
- FITNESS - $9 BILLION AND RISING!

Weight-A-Minute will show you how to successfully take your share in this lucrative industry!

Seeking Master Developers throughout the world!