Earning High Marks - ACFN ATM Franchise - Amongst the Best Companies in America.

Recent independent studies have ranked the ACFN ATM Franchise amongst the top high performing companies in the U.S.


You are staying in a hotel and need cash. The front desk clerk directs you to an automated teller machine in the hotel. Chances are it’s an American Consumer Financial Network ATM. The company provides financial services and transaction processing solutions, with a national network of onsite ATMs in hotels and other travel and entertainment-based businesses.

The innovative ACFN (American Consumer Financial Network) announces its inclusion in the top 300 franchise opportunities for 2010 by AllStar AllBusiness. The honors include top ranking in three categories: growth, financial strength and general listing.

Unlike other companies in the industry, ACFN owns and controls the ATMs and does not charge fees to the businesses hosting the machines. Franchisees receive training on how to construct, own, and operate onsite ATMs. ACFN also provides ATM processing, network, administrative, marketing, and other types of support.

“These awards are a tremendous validation for a young, innovative company from Silicon Valley,” says Jeff Kerr, Founder and President of ACFN.

The national recognition that ACFN has gained is rightfully earned as the company expands its interests to provide services at more than 1,200 locations in North America.

According to Allstar, the company’s growth wasn’t meager — in 2009, one of the toughest years in recent history, ACFN increased its number of units by more than 20 percent and improved its financial health ranking from #124 to #97 this year.

Inclusion on the Allstar Allbusiness list, a subsidiary of Dun & Bradstreet brand is not an easy task.  After a daunting year of economic recession in 2009, many longstanding, established franchise companies have been unable to maintain their top 300 ranking.  

ACFN’s ability to secure a place on this elite list of companies is a testament to their innovation and prospective strength as a franchise company.

ACFN is also ranked 64th on the Inc. Magazine listing of Top 100 Business Products & Services for 2009 and ranked 374th on the Inc. Magazine listing of Fastest Growing Private Companies and recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “Fast 50” Franchise Companies”. 


About ACFN

ACFN the ATM franchise business opportunity for individuals interested in developing a business with a recurring revenue stream within the financial services sector.

Find out how you can benefit from ACFN to help deliver return on investment, positive cash flow and improved revenue.

More information is available at

http://www.acfnfranchised.com/

American Consumer Financial Network (ACFN)
111 W. St. John St
Sixth Floor
San Jose, CA 95113

Tel 888-794-2236

Public Sector Employees - ACFN ATM - Your Trusted Retirement Partner.

Public Sector employees have successfully maneuvered the recession, still many are concerned about the next step upon retirement. ATM business ACFN is offering a practical opportunity that promises real revenue and no nonsense.


As the recession appears to come to a close and some Americans are slowly coming out of financial hiding, the nation is beginning to notice which employment sectors truly are the last ones standing.

In addition to the intelligently invested, government employees are proving to be an excellent example of recession survivors.

"While private-sector employment fell sharply in the last two years," the Manhattan Institute's Josh Barro noted earlier this year, "the public-sector, civilian workforce continued growing until mid-2008. It has since remained essentially flat.

"While private-employment rolls are nearly 10 percent smaller than they were three years ago, public-employment rolls have grown by nearly 2 percent."

Government employees have always kept our nation running smoothly, and have traditionally been paid reasonably well for it. From sanitation workers to public transportation operators, public sector employees have the backing of unions that work on their behalf to ensure they receive the best health care and pension plans available.

In terms of compensation, federal workers are rapidly pulling away from private employees. As USA Today's Dennis Cauchon recently reported, "Federal workers earned an average salary of $67,691 in 2008 for occupations that exist both in government and the private sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The average pay for the same mix of jobs in the private sector was $60,046 in 2008, the most recent data available."

And that's only wages. Federal health, pension and other benefits are worth four times what private workers on average enjoy, Cauchon added.

However, health benefits and retirement plans weren’t the tools that allowed so many municipal workers to stay afloat. The real advantages are their high levels of job security, steadily increasing wages, and shockingly young retirement ages.

Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond of Georgia discussed the benefits of government employment, “Government has been a huge job creation engine for most of the 1990s and through the early part of this century. The communities that have been most successful [through the recession] have benefited from a huge government investment.”

With so many of these workers retiring between the ages of 40 – 55, several of them have gone on to explore new opportunities after servicing their government. Tending toward business ideas that supplement their pension, they generally prefer low commitment engagements with high levels of return.

In response to the interest of this community, The ACFN ATM Franchise, a Silicon Valley company is recruiting retired public sector workers into their ranks. With over 1200 locations across the nation, ACFN (American Consumer Financial Network) offers the option to purchase their own ATM franchise. Franchisees can turn one ATM into dozens, and enjoy an excellent profit based on ATM service charges, incurred whenever their machine is used.

ACFN President and Founder Jeff Kerr directed this comment to government and municipal employees interested in owning their own business, “ACFN is an excellent opportunity for people who are interested in a straightforward opportunity that prides itself on being uncomplicated. We provide training and have a strong support team in place to help franchise owners with all aspects of operating their business including ATM placement and business management. No prior experience is required or needed to join ACFN”.

Generous retirement packages aside, the twenty-first century was a good time to be publicly employed. And with the advantage of large payouts upon departure, retirees are outfitted with lump sums of money that would be perfectly invested in ACFN’s entrepreneurial opportunity.

The franchise fee for ACFN starts at $25,000.

The company provides a comprehensive  training program at their headquarters in San Jose, California and the best ongoing customer service that is frequently described as second to none. 


About ACFN

ACFN the ATM franchise business opportunity for individuals interested in developing a business with a recurring revenue stream within the financial services sector.

With over a decade of experience in ATM services and more than 150 Franchises and 1,200 locations in North America. ACFN is a leader in the ATM industry with a proven track record and an impressive client list.

Find out how you can benefit from ACFN to help deliver return on investment, positive cash flow and improved revenue. 


More information is available at

http://www.acfnfranchised.com/

American Consumer Financial Network (ACFN)
111 W. St. John St
Sixth Floor
San Jose, CA 95113

Tel 888-794-2236

Baby Boomers Face Retirement Age Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Not Ready to Embrace Full Retirement

The biggest demographic segment in the US, the Baby Boomers are now retirement age, or very close. This group is not embracing retirement like generations before them. Many are seeking part-time employment and opening small businesses. According to University of  Montréal demographer Jacques Légaré, baby boomers will remain among the most self-reliant generations to reach their golden years.  According to Légaré, they never wanted to depend on their progeny to look after them in their golden years. "They are usually well educated and have great financial means," says Légaré. "They benefited from generous pensions and have contributed to retirement for decades." In an effort to fend off boredom, keep a nimble mind and body, maintain community relationships and  remain confident in their abilities, this legion of retirees are taking control of their retirement and their destiny by becoming small business owners. Jeff Kerr, the President and Founder of ACFN, the San Jose based ATM Franchise Business agrees that baby boomers make the perfect small business owner.  “When you have the benefit of 30 years of experience in the business world, no matter what the industry was, you possess assets that can’t be taught in any MBA classroom.  Sharp retirees who have no desire to sit back and ease into old age have a huge leg up when developing a small business. Time, Money and experience" Business coach, mentor and author Karen Newman is a firm believer in the new trend of retirement careers. “Building a home-based business is undoubtedly one of the most viable, lucrative, and personally satisfying career options out there for baby boomers. With the Internet as your consummate leverage, becoming a successful entrepreneur beyond your wildest dreams can quite suddenly become a reality,” Newman said. The wisdom Henry Emerson Fosdick offered when the first baby boomers were still in diapers seems to be their anthem “Don’t simply retire from something.  Have something to retire to.”   Retiring to the “working smart, not hard” methodology of franchises these boomers are working part time running their own business via ACFN and like companies to maintain an income stream fund travel, spoil grandchildren and indulge in uniquely baby boomer activities like nights at the casino and light cosmetic surgery. ACFN identifies and provides their franchisees with high traffic locations through the use of a state of the art technology. Once a location is identified, ACFN handles all the heavy lifting, even adding a clause to each agreement that states if profits aren’t acceptable, business can and will be taken elsewhere. A guarantee that solid is impossible with other brick and mortar franchises, but the ACFN difference offers unparalleled protection. Anyone can purchase the tools necessary to start their own network of working ACFN ATMs. The package includes training, marketing and sales assistance, and award winning customer service that guides franchisees through the ATM servicing process one step at a time. Even Jeff Kerr has operated his own network of ATMs for more than a decade. He comments, “My personal experience from owning and operating a network of ATMs has been very valuable. I know the many benefits that can be achieved and have done the work required to secure them. The Return on Investment (ROI) ATMs generate is the highest I have seen in my 24 years of business ownership”. "When you add to that the transparency provided by our franchise documents ACFN offers an attractive path to join the ranks of entrepreneurs”.   The ACFN system requires no more than a few hours a week. With over 1,250 locations across North America, and more than 150 happy franchisees, ACFN is the right opportunity at the right time. The franchise fee for ACFN starts at $25,000. The company also provides a comprehensive training program at their headquarters in San Jose, California and the best ongoing customer service that can only be described as second to none. CFN the ATM franchise business opportunity is for individuals interested in developing a business with a recurring revenue stream within the financial services sector. With over a decade of experience in ATM services and more than 150 Franchises and 1,250 locations in North America ACFN is a leader in the ATM industry with a proven track record and an impressive client list. Find out how you can benefit from ACFN to help deliver return on investment, positive cash flow and improved revenue. American Consumer Financial Network (ACFN) Sixth Floor, Community Towers 111 W. St John Street San Jose, CA 95113 Tel 888-794-2236 Visit their webpage http://www.acfnfranchised.com/ # # # ACFN is North Americas only ATM franchise focused on providing ATM services to hotels and other travel and entertainment based businesses. Providing ATM services since 1996, franchised in 2003 with 150 franchises, 1200 ATM Machines in the US and Canada.

United - A Mother Daughter Team Own The Highest Grossing Private ATM in U.S.

A mother/daughter team leverages their bond to become successful franchise owners of the ATM business ACFN.

Nov 04, 2009 – Trust, a concept easily pushed to its limits, can sometimes find itself struggling from the stretch of a shared dollar. This strain can often prove too severe for the unmarried or genetically dissimilar. However, one California bred Mother/Daughter business team has found a way to take advantage of their unbreakable bond.

Lauren D. and Juanita W. are a mother/daughter team who share a home, a business and an extremely profitable secret. For the past few years they have been privately operating a franchise as part of the ACFN (American Consumer Financial Network) ATM Business.

The decision to keep their success a secret was their best idea for staying financially conservative and reserving their earnings for expanding their ATM stronghold. Ignoring the benefits of extra income has proven a non-challenge. Their aim is to continue their covert operation until Lauren, the daughter of the pair, retires from full time employment some ten years in the future.

After a brief period of exploring different investment opportunities, the pair settled on ACFN because of its extreme simplicity. They recall purchasing the franchise as one of the best moves they’ve ever made, wishing only that they’d began the journey a few years earlier. Once they’d initiated the process, the job was made easier by their decision to split the weekly time requirements and turn what could barely be considered a light part time responsibility into an almost unnoticeable task.

Much to their delight, the ladies are only obligated to be involved in a small component of their franchise. Their direct involvement is limited solely to the service of their customers, which is the perfect organizational structure for them.

After participating in the ACFN training program, the team was free to service and collect while ACFN handled all of the corporate negotiations and placement agreements.

Vice-President of Sales Robert Harris commented “Lauren and Juanita are the ideal franchisees. They have taken advantage of ACFN’s proven business model and its commitment to its owners, allowing them to plan for retirement years in advance.”

As owners of one of the most successful locations in our network, Lauren and Juanita have proven that business ownership can be its best when shared with a loved one.

President of ACFN Jeff Kerr has frequently stated to those who might be apprehensive about buying their own business “with the extensive support we offer from our corporate office, franchise owners are not required to have a related professional background. We look for entrepreneurial people that understand the basic concept of excellent customer service and are looking for a strong partner with a proven track record to build a good business.

About American Consumer Financial Network ("ACFN")

ACFN is ranked the 37th Fastest Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley Business Journal for 2009 and the 64th Fastest Growing Private Company on the Inc. Magazine listing of Top 100 Business Products & Services for 2009 and recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “Fast 50” franchise companies”.

Video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqplU0Ye7Bw

ACFN is North America's only ATM franchise focused on providing ATM services to hotels and other travel and entertainment based businesses. With over a decade of experience in ATM business services and more than 135 Franchisees with 1,200 locations in North America.

96 N. Third Street Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95112
888-794-2236
http://www.acfnfranchised.com

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ACFN is North Americas only ATM franchise focused on providing ATM services to hotels and other travel and entertainment based businesses. Providing ATM services since 1996, franchised in 2003 with 135 franchises, 1200 ATM Machines in the US and Canada.

ACFN is North America's only ATM franchise and are ranked the 37th Fastest Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley and the 64th Fastest Growing Private Company on the Inc. Magazine listing of Top 100 Business Products & Services for 2009

Retired US Navy Veteran Finds Sustainable Business Formula for Steady Growth

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 26, 2009 -- US Navy Veteran John B. discovers ACFN, an ATM franchise that launched him into the ranks of successful US Military small business owners.

In a time when one of our country's primary objectives is ending our occupation of Iraq, it is easy to overlook the fact that nearly 200,000 people complete their military service every year. Veterans are returning to the civilian world plagued with a very pressing question: 'What do I do next?' With unemployment at an all time high, there are fewer answers to this question, and opportunities are harder to find.

John B., a retired US Navy officer originally from Jacksonville, FL, was one of the thousands asking that very question five years ago. After trying his hand at starting an original business without much success, John hoped that purchasing a franchise would be his key to profitable business ownership. With his goal in mind, John took to the internet and discovered the American Consumer Financial Network (ACFN), an innovative Silicon Valley based ATM franchise.

John was attracted to the ATM franchise business because of its low start up cost, low risk and large potential for success. Starting with just one working ATM, John has progressively expanded his business over the last 5 years. He now owns 21 different units in various nightclubs and hotels in the greater Boston area. John stated, "…for a reasonably safe investment, it went much better that I ever expected."

John B. isn't the only veteran operating a flourishing ACFN franchise, 10% of all ACFN franchisees are US veterans. Jeff Kerr, President of ACFN comments "We are proud to report that a recent survey confirmed 10% of our franchisees are veterans. We have found veterans to be an excellent fit with our business and are investing in veteran specific advertising in conjunction with special discounts to attract more veterans to our franchise."

"ACFN's ATM franchise allows veterans to skip the start up process, equipping them with the tools and the know how to manage their business". Avi Blankroth, Excecutive Vice President of ACFN says. "The process begins with each franchisee purchasing one ATM, while ACFN provides corporate training and locates and contracts a lucrative placement location". John mentions that the franchise is "not difficult, [and I have plans to expand, with no long term plans to sell."