A C F N Is Your " Part-time Franchise For A Full-time Retirement"

Many franchisees that purchased an ACFN franchise stated one of the main reasons for their decision to be the ability to start the business without interfering with or interrupting current income generating activities. The ACFN business can in most cases be scaled and adjusted to fit a franchisee's specific situation allowing you as an ACFN Franchise owner to start your business with different levels of time and financial investment. When your knowledge, experience and confidence grow you can increase both your time and financial investment for greater rewards.

As a start up business ACFN originally operated only 1 full day and one afternoon each week. Additional time and resources were invested in direct proportion to the growth of our network and revenue stream. Within 3 years still investing only part time ACFN became larger and more profitable than a business owned and operated previously by founder Jeffrey Kerr for 10 years. All resources were diverted to ACFN to increase the pace of development and today ACFN is the only ATM Franchise Business in North America with more than 110 franchises in the US and Canada.
Our customers:

The ACFN business model appeals to the mobile segment of society and to the individual's sense of convenience. We work with businesses that cater to clientele who are least likely to have the time or inclination to search for a bank when in need of cash. This type of client is usually glad to pay a fee for the convenience of On-Site services. The ACFN program is designed to address the growing need for cash on-the-go. Our "On-Site ATM" services are very popular with hotels and other travel and entertainment based businesses.

Franchisee ATMs have already been placed in many high profile hotels including the Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Renaissance, Wyndham, Best Western, Radisson and many more. ATMs also placed in Hospitals, theatres, Sports Bars, Night Clubs, Billiards places, Breweries and city properties such as Convention Centers.

How it works:

The ACFN program invites qualified individuals to provide customers with the convenience of performing financial transactions "on-site". As an ACFN franchisee, you will enter the electronic financial services market with a unique and very profitable approach. You will be taught how to own and operate a network of "On-Site ATMs" to be placed in travel and entertainment based businesses creating a recurring monthly residual income.

The ACFN business model targets specific locations with certain parameters and qualifications where the need for our services is proven. We specialize in hotels and travel or entertainment based businesses where clientele appreciate the benefits and convenience of "On-Site ATM" services.

The ACFN program operates its network of ATMs within the premises of qualified businesses but retains full ownership and control of the equipment. The host facility is not charged any fees to incorporate our program representing a significant departure from the practices of most other companies in the industry. Most of the ACFN competitors earn their revenue by selling or leasing the equipment to host facilities"" we do not sell or lease the equipment to the Host business! ACFN removes that obstacle for host facilities by providing services and equipment at no cost. The ACFN business model guarantees the host a share of revenues generated as compensation for space utilized while delivering the primary benefit of additional spending and increased profitability at no cost. This unique approach enables businesses to offer its clientele the convenience of "On-Site ATM" services without requiring the usual financial commitment. From the point of view of the Host business owner or manager this is a low risk highly advantageous situation. As a franchisee, you will be shown how to build and operate your own network of ATMs within Host businesses developing a significant recurring monthly revenue stream.

As part of the ACFN financial network, franchisees benefit from extensive site research, professional experienced advice on proper placement within the establishment to maximize transactions, central processing, industry specific training, monitoring services, an ongoing revenue stream from each franchisee location and much more.

Selective ATM placements

Even a professionally designed and supported ATM program such as the ACFN model requires a qualified level of traffic and a specific type of clientele for optimum return on investment. Our network was built on the premise that, if placed in the proper setting, our ATMs would become a legitimate profit center independent of the business it was placed within.

The ACFN model assures clients that their financial center will be maintained professionally and supported locally operating as a "Turn key & hassle free" out-sourced solution to their ATM need. When compared with other programs that sell or lease the machines to businesses and then rely on Host participation or long-distance third party maintenance contracts ACFN is the clear choice for upscale businesses. As an ACFN franchisee you have a vested interest in their success.

The types of Host businesses* we target include:

Hotels.
City properties.
Hospitals
Sports bars.
Nightclubs.
Billiard Clubs.
Restaurants and breweries.
Theatres

*We have developed specific qualifications for each of the business types listed above to significantly increase the chances of success. These qualifications will be explained in detail in your franchise operations manual.
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Benefits of the ACFN "On-Site ATM" program
As an ACFN franchisee the benefits you offer to host sites are significant. When the owner of a prospective Host business is introduced to the ACFN program the benefits to their business include the following:

Your franchise will place the equipment on site at no cost to the host
Your franchise will perform all services and maintenance required.
The ATM will be monitored 24/7 to preempt service problems and minimize down time.
The ATM will be authorized with all major networks and able to process the vast majority of both debit and credit card transactions.
Host businesses will get paid profit share from surcharge revenue generated by the ATM.
Satisfaction is guaranteed to the Host business and the decision is easy. The ACFN "On-Site ATM" program is introduced with a 6-month trial period to simplify the decision and allow a fair and friendly entry to our program.
ACFN franchise owners will benefit from our reputation in the industry including a referral list with many prominent businesses to help you inspire the confidence needed to successfully contract new locations.

As an ACFN franchisee you will maintain ownership, control and service of the ATM making the program available to Host businesses in a very attractive formula with no risk and no financial investment while offering significant benefits and rewards.

Is there a need for our "On site ATM" service?

To answer this question simply turn the tables:

As the manager of an upscale business you have considered installing an ATM for your guest's convenience, but the prospect of purchasing and then maintaining an ATM has prevented you from taking action. You are contacted by an ACFN franchisee offering a "Turn key & Hassle free" program including a share of the fees and agree to an appointment. Incorporating the ACFN program will promote on property spending, increase profits and pay you profit share without requiring any financial investment on your part. The program sounds good so you do your "due diligence" and find the company to be experienced, professional, highly recommended and customer friendly offering a no obligation 6-month trial period. Would your conclusion be that with the ACFN "On Site ATM" program you have everything to gain and nothing to lose?

The answer invariably is "yes!" Furthermore, your conclusion is that you have nothing to lose by adding the ACFN "On Site ATM" program except for the loss of goodwill and revenue from clients forced to go elsewhere for their financial transactions. You do however stand to gain considerably by increasing on property spending, profits and customer satisfaction.

Services provided before you open your ACFN™ Franchise:

Our "On Site ATM" program brings banking services to the host site which supports their business by increasing customer spending at no cost to the host site and represents an enticing offer. Our service is attractive and does not require a financial commitment but every business needs to market itself effectively to succeed and the ACFN program is no exception. As an ACFN franchisee you will benefit from a strong network of support from the central office to help establish a successful business. Our marketing strategies and services provide the competitive edge that every beginning business needs. We support our franchisees"� efforts with the following:

� Market research - we access national databases of businesses and do market research to identify businesses that meet the initial placement criteria. We help develop and provide franchisees with an appropriate list of these businesses within the agreed radius of operation as available.

� Professional marketing materials to help interest prospective businesses in our "On-Site ATM" program and maximize the chances of securing a contract for placement.

� After you as a franchisee preview these businesses and confirm that they should be approached you drop the marketing materials referenced above for review by the businesses and update us with a list of the businesses you visited.

� Marketing "" our marketing team works to contact & contract locations for placement of your ATMs.

� Access to our lead tracking software so you can view the activity with your leads.

� Support scheduling and completing installations after an agreement is signed.

� Support during installation to insure correct programming of all parameters, successful initialization of your ATM with all appropriate networks, legal compliance with network security procedures and setting up monitoring services.

� Complete monitoring and service support after installation along with the ongoing performance of processing and accounting functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need business experience to run an ACFN franchise?
Our training program and on-going support will teach you what you need to know and our team will help you succeed in implementation. No experience is required.

How is an ACFN franchise different from other franchise opportunities?
When asked why they selected ACFN many of our franchisees responded that with most other opportunities you would basically wind up "buying yourself a job". We find that this is exactly what franchise owners don"�t want and a key element to the success of our franchise. The ACFN Franchise is your "part time franchise for a full time retirement" offering opportunity for significant long term residual income while requiring little time to operate. ACFN is the only franchise of its kind today and represents a great opportunity for individuals with the right qualifications.

How should I determine my area of operations?
You will need to service your host locations regularly so make sure to choose an area you are comfortable servicing from what is available. You should also strive to have as much population and commercial development within your radius of operation as possible. This will affect the number of qualified Host businesses available and maximize your opportunity to grow your business.

How does the franchisor make money from the franchise relationship?
Our primary income is derived from the collection of third party transaction fees commonly referred to as "back end fees" or "Interchange fees". Back end fees are only paid to certified members of the networks with the appropriate banking sponsorship and are not derived from the surcharge collected by you.

Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500: #493 (2014), #475 (2013), #406 (2012), #371 (2011), #428 (2010),
Fastest-Growing: #93 (2014), #101 (2012), #63 (2011), #86 (2010)
FranchiseGator 100 list: #70 (2014)

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