Mark your calendar to join us from 6pm - 9pm, Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at Jetz Americana, located at 10050 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253. See driving instructions at bottom of page or click here for map!

To contact Mark:

Mobile: 480-242-5104

Web Site: www.franchiseassociates.biz

Ever considered owning a Franchise? Of course you have, who hasn't? Did you know there was such a thing as a Franchise Consultant? Someone who represents hundreds of Franchises. Someone who can get to know your skills and personality and then recommend various Franchises that would be a good fit for you. This week's Special Guest is just such a person. Mark Guthrie is an expert in Franchise sales. He knows the answers to the questions you have and will help you through the process of purchasing your own Franchise.

Anyone considering owning their own business has three basic routes to do so.

One might consider a brand new idea. What is known as a Start-Up. Start-Ups are very risky with nearly a 90% failure rate after 5 years.

A second option would be to buy an existing business. Much safer but also much more expensive because you are buying an existing business with existing customers and the heavy lifting involved in setting up the business has already been done for you.

A third route is the Franchise. Much safer and more successful with nearly 90% still in business after 5 years. You also enjoy a much lower start-up cost than buying an existing business. In this case, you do the heavy lifting of starting up the new business which creates value. Down the road if you want to sell your Franchise you will enjoy the price commanded by an existing business.

When you purchase a Franchise you become a Franchisee. As a Franchisee you are not in business alone like you would be with a Start-Up business or if you purchased someone else's business. Instead, you have a Franchisor (the folks you purchased your Franchise from) there to help you be successful. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself. A Franchisor has a vested interest in your being successful. The Franchisor provides you with a proven business model, helps you select a location, negotiate leases, helps you purchase equipment, supplies, and product at volume pricing discounts and provides you instant Brand Recognition and much more!

There is no charge for Mark's consulting services. Whichever Franchise you decide to obtain will pay Mark's fee and Franchises are regulated by the FTC, which means you will pay the same price if you go direct or work with Mark. Best of all most Franchises pay Mark the same so there is no incentive for him to steer you one direction or another. Mark is here to help you find what best suits you!

Mark's niche are Franchises priced in the range of $15,000 - $35,000 representing a total start-up cost between $25,000 to $300,000.

Some examples of Franchises available include Maui Wowi, Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman, It's a Grind (coffee shop), AAMCO Transmission, Maaco Auto Painting, Action Business Coaches, Caravel Ice Cream, Dotti Interior Decorating, Planet Beach Tanning (both regular & spray on), Business Equipment Leasing and 150 more!

It is with great pleasure that Mark Guthrie, Franchise Consultant and Principal of Franchise Associates, will be my Special Guest.

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