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Buying A New Franchised Business …..the VR Advantage

Franchising is the replication of a proven business model that offers independent operators a system, instant name recognition, training, and support.

U.S. FRANCHISING FACTS • It is estimated that franchising creates 18 million jobs & generates $2.1 trillion to the economy • Approximately 1 out of 12 businesses in the US are franchises • The franchising industry accounts for approximately 40% of retail sales • A new franchise business opens every 8 minutes of every business day • Most franchise companies have fewer than 100 units • A study by the US Chamber of Commerce found that 86% of franchises opened within the last five

years were still under the same ownership and 97% of them were still open for business.

ADVANTAGES OF STARTING A NEW FRANCHISED BUSINESS

• Lower failure rate than starting a new non-franchised business – risk minimization • Tested & proven business models • National brand recognition • National marketing programs • National buying power • Help with startup & beyond

ADVANTAGES OF USING THE VR SYSTEM TO BUY A NEW FRANCHISED BUSINESS FACT: VR Has Sold More Businesses in the World Than Anyone.® FACT: For over 30 years, VR has specialized in privately-held business acquisitions. When you are making a career decision that involves investing your own money, you want the best advice that you can receive. With only one shot at making this the right decision, it’s important to have the most competent people on your team. VR will support you with your decision, in selecting the franchise business that’s right for you. Since 1979, VR has facilitated the completion of thousands of successful transactions involving businesses AND franchises from every sector and industry WORLDWIDE! VR - THE LEADER IN FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES VR has access to more franchise opportunities than anyone. Save TIME, EFFORT and most of all MONEY! Work with your personal VR Franchise Specialist to find the BEST possible business investment!

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SUMMARY OF THE VR ADVANTAGE

• 30 years of experience in business acquisitions • Access & knowledge of the best franchising opportunities • In-depth consultation and personal franchise profile discovery to determine best

possible franchise opportunity match • No consulting fees assessed to you. • Incentive rebate from VR that lowers the cost than going direct without an advisor! • Analysis & advisory services that eliminates the chance of costly errors. We screen &

direct our clients to franchisors with proven business models, tenured management, stable/growing franchise bases and strong unit financial metrics. Not all franchisors are quality companies!

• Confidentiality throughout the investigative period. • VR McKinney’s Larry Lane was employed by FASTSIGNS for over 20 years and served

as its President from 2006 - 2009. This experience at this successful franchise enterprise exposed Larry to every facet of this business including franchise development. He is a great resource for our clients who have aspirations to open a new franchise and is a competitive advantage for our office.

VR – WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? Our fee is paid by the franchise company. With offices worldwide, VR wants a long-term trusted relationship with YOU! VR stands by you throughout your business career, providing a multitude of business-saving services. These include:

• Equipment leasing and finance programs; • Access to working capital; • Valuation services; • Acquisition strategies to grow your business; • Exit strategies to fund your retirement; • Outstanding services for when you sell; • Wealth management strategies to retire in the style and comfort you have worked so

hard to attain.

VR – HELPING YOU CREATE THE PATH FOR YOUR FUTURE From the start of your franchise acquisition to providing resources for your business to grow to selling your business and enjoying the lifestyle that you’ve worked so hard for: VR STANDS WITH YOU FULL CIRCLE Jeff Goldblatt VR Business Brokers (214) 733-8282, ext. 23 jeffg@vrmckinney.com http://www.vrmckinney.com