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

Unemployed Manufacturing Workers Find New Opportunities Off the Line

The U.S. manufacturing sector accounted for 23 % of all mass layoff events and 27% of initial unemployment benefit claims filed in March 2010. Nationally ranked, ACFN ATM Franchise offers the opportunity to get off the line and start a business.


The manufacturing sector continues to take it on the chin with layoffs in that industry accounting for more than a quarter of the men and women applying for unemployment benefits for the first time.  

The Department of Labor’s May 11th report of industry specific statistics stated 128,000 manufacturing jobs were lost in March 2010.  

Economic forecasters do not expect the one million jobs lost in the recession, in the auto, steel, furniture and other manufacturing industries, to return.

More than 450 jobs are being eliminated as Whirlpool Corp. ends a production shift at an Evansville factory that is being shut down in June. Whirlpool announced last year that it would shut down the 1,100-worker refrigerator factory and move production to Mexico.

Angry participants of the www.manufacturing.net website’s “talk back” section offered  “Appliances made in Asia and Mexico come with far less crushing tax burden, abusive union contracts, and high operating expenses". Check the labels at your local appliance store. Americans do not buy "Made in America", they buy what they can afford. The more jobs exported, the less they can afford.

Like an umbrella in this rain of manufacturing pink slips, a San Jose, CA business is offering the hope of the bright future off the assembly line. The American Consumer Financial Network (ACFN) is an ATM business that extends an opportunity to individuals from all walks of life, the ability to own and operate their own business.

For a reasonable fee, new business owners receive training, and the backing of an experienced group of marketing and sales people to get a boost into the business world.

ACFN is the only ATM Franchise in North America and appeals to  people from every walk of life. In fact, the highest grossing machine in the ACFN ATM network belongs to a retired California public school teacher.

With the economic downturn, ACFN has kept their franchise fees cost effective, to accommodate those who are in search of a way to increase their nest egg as they plan for the future.

President and Founder Jeff Kerr says that his business offers laid off manufacturing employees countrywide the opportunity to weather the storm, “As a business owner since 1986, I am very aware of how effected the manufacturing industry has been by this recent recession. The unemployment numbers are terrible and have forced many people to re-think how they plan for a better future.”

Kerr urges anyone with a desire to develop an independent income to stabilize their future to explore the options ACFN has to offer. They might find a long term answer to their problem, and with it, the tools to build a successful business.

Franchise Fees are reasonably priced and start 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 

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.

ACFN moves to new HQ – 12,000 SQFT in Community Towers Downtown San Jose, CA

On the heels of double digit growth in 2009, Silicon Valley Based, American Consumer Financial Network (“ACFN”) continues to see the recessionary economy as an indicator that business can survive, and thrive, if it is malleable.


 Now occupying their new 12,000 SQFT Head Quarters, the entire sixth floor  of the Community Towers building in downtown San Jose, as well as a nice position on “Inc.  Magazine’s fastest growing private companies", a national industry-wide ranking, American Consumer Financial Network, (“ACFN”), is projecting only blue California skies ahead.

Lauded locally as the 37th Fastest Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley, President and Founder Jeff Kerr must know something that others don’t: How to leverage competitive advantages as spring boards to business growth. “ACFN is growing through the recession by watching costs, serving core customers, and aggressively pursuing new business.

Completing the move to our new HQ more than doubles our office space, achieves better compartmentalization to increase productivity and provides the added capacity needed to support current and future growth”

Kerr credits their achievements to the unique innovation of ACFN’s business model boasting the lowest cost of operation in his industry.

ACFN Executive Vice-President, Avi Blankroth believes "ACFN’s rapid growth isn’t in spite of the recession, but indicative of the changing needs of businesses hoping to survive. He mentions, “We provide a means to fulfill a need at a time when every business is vying for a tactical edge to outlast and outshine their competition. Our services allow our clients to alleviate an obstacle for their customers.”

The prediction for ACFN to double in size over the next three years may seem bold, but could be an underestimated forecast when the numbers are all in.

Since its conception in 1968, ATM usage has evolved into a widely accepted and trusted convenience.  With global ATM use on the rise, there are 2 million ATM machines waiting to help you around the world and ATM acceptance is growing steadily among average Americans.  The American Bankers Association reports half of the US adult populations use an ATM every month, and more join that group comfortable with that technology every day.

"ATMs are becoming more like super ATMs with more intelligent software and technology," says Tracy Kitten, senior editor for ATM Marketplace magazine. "Many industries are encouraging self-service, so people are more comfortable with that. We trust technology sometimes more than a person."

When you combined the statistical numbers for ATM business with the increase in automated functions that many businesses now offer, like airline check-ins and grocery store checkouts – you come out understanding that people are happy to automate many of their in-person transactions, Kitten says.

ACFN has placed over 1,250 ATMs in the US and Canada at travel and entertainment based businesses since 1996.

Franchise Fees are reasonably priced and start 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

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

ACFN - ATM Franchise Business, Ranked #1 in category “Miscellaneous Financial Services” in 2010

After almost six months of research and enough data entry to make any assistant’s fingers tingle with fright, Entrepreneur Magazine has just released their highly anticipated Franchise 500. Jan 19, 2010 – After three decades of perfecting their system, Entrepreneur Magazine has become the most trusted name in franchise rankings around the world. Aspiring business owners rely on their objectivity when considering the prospect of buying a piece of the franchise pie. Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 listing for 2010 ranks ACFN, the only ATM franchise business in the US, #1 in category “Miscellaneous Financial Services”. ACFN the innovative ATM Franchise Business based in Silicon Valley, is North Americas only ATM franchise focused on providing ATM services to hotels and other travel and entertainment based businesses Although they are only a small portion of the research needed to become a franchise entrepreneur, this ranking prides itself on being both strict and objective. The leading judgment factors are stability, financial strength, growth rate, and size. Credibility is certainly not an issue. Companies competing for the top spot face fierce competition from the two franchises that have held the #1 spot interchangeably for the last 15 years, Subway and McDonalds. Most companies can only hope to be named #1 in their subcategory, usually a fairer competition. Since debuting on the list in 2008, ACFN has been creeping up the charts over the last two years, finally reaching the ultimate spot in their category. A smaller business, ACFN is an everyman franchise. With lower startup costs than most of their competitors on the list, they offer entrepreneurship to everyone able bodied enough to work a few hours a week managing machines and fixing the occasional technically difficulty. Franchisees vary largely in age, race, location, and income, with their most successful machine belonging to a retired California schoolteacher who operates her business with the help of her only daughter. President and Founder Jeff Kerr shared his elation over this year’s rankings, “Entrepreneur Magazine is the premier publication for business and being recognized by them is significant". "The ranking has already prompted many calls from qualified prospect inquiring about our business and we expect will result is many new franchisees joining" "Being included in the Franchise 500 and earning the #1 rank in our category is a great achievement that we continue to work hard to protect and maintain in future years – we are just getting started"  says Kerr With ambitious and triumphant words from Kerr, ACFN looks to increase their franchisees steadily as they have in the past, targeting an increase in their 1200 locations by four to five hundred this year. ACFN’s 30k startup fee includes 1 ATM, a 3 day training program, customer service, and product placement assistance. 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 96 N. Third Street Suite 600 San Jose, CA 95112             888-794-2236 http://www.acfnfranchised.com http://www.prlog.org/10494619-acfn-atm-franchise-business-ranked-1-in-category-miscellaneous-financial-services-in-2010.html

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

Former Wall Street Broker chooses new career with ACFN ATM Franchise Business

A casualty of the Wall Street Meltdown, Ron M, a veteran stock broker, discovers a new way to support his family when the company he has worked for goes bust after 27 years.


Jan 04, 2010 – New York –  Former Wall Street brokers and mid-level executives from investment firms are searching for employment. Some are leveraging their business experience and savings to start small businesses or buy into franchises that are still growing through these tough times.

“If you’re looking for a job right now, your prospects are terrible. There are six times as many Americans seeking work as there are job openings, and the average duration of unemployment — the time the average job-seeker has spent looking for work — is more than six months, the highest level since the 1930s”  says New York Times OP-ED Columnist, Paul Krugman in a recent article.

The story of former stock broker Ron M is familiar, after 27 years as a broker on Wall Street at the same firm, building a life for his wife and children, he lost his job when the firm closed shop as a result of the financial meltdown on Wall Street.

Ron realized that there was little chance of finding a similar position, so he took to the internet applying himself to search for a home based businesses that included a low investment, a lucrative return, requiring little time and with operational simplicity.

His research led him to an innovative Silicon Valley based company called ACFN and the ATM Franchise business.

American Consumer Financial Network has a successful track record of equipping entrepreneurs from all walks of life with the training and materials they need to start their own ATM franchise.

With his expertise in the financial services sector which included understanding research and due diligence on companies, Ron set out to thoroughly investigate this potential investment and change in lifestyle.

He acquired an ATM Franchise in the New York City Borough where he lives.

Jeff Kerr, President of ACFN says  “Our three day training session provided Ron  with a wealth of information. It gave him the full gamut of tools for success and prepared him to start his business in new York right away".

"Ron is an example, one of many who’ve discovered how simple it is to own your own business working with ACFN’s experienced team of professionals.” adds Kerr.

In a highly competitive market like NYC, Ron believes his success will come from identifying key locations and ACFN finds their franchisees great locations for placement.

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

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

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