American Consumer Financial Network
Silicon Valley, CA - U.S. Veterans account for approximately 7% of the population. While this number continues to grow steadily with the influx of veterans of the Iraq and Afghan wars, some might be surprised to find that veterans make up 5% of small business owners in the US.
Statistics indicate that veteran owned small businesses perform better than civilian owned small businesses, in terms of profits and longevity. The results are so staggering that it’s no wonder many businesses are excited to add veterans to the ranks of its franchisees.
Michael R. for example, is a veteran of the US Air Force and representative of the success of these veteran owned businesses. Michael operates close to 15 ATM machines in the southern U.S., as part of the ACFN ATM Franchise . After stepping down as Vice President of a Fortune 500 company, Michael discovered the ATM business, after a thorough search for a low time commitment, retirement business opportunity
Though Michael is the owner of his business, he considers himself more of a representative of ACFN, and deals with the locations of his ATMs as such.
ACFN eliminates the need for him to manage the marketing and legal terms of his agreements with locations. Although an accomplished businessman in his own right, he happily relies on their business prowess to keep the cash flows positive. Michael says, “ACFN backs me, and acts as a buffer between myself and the management of the locations where I’ve placed my ATMs.”
ACFN is known for its commitment to equipping franchisees with all the tools necessary to build a profitable business, civilian and veterans alike. They provide business and technical training to their franchisees and are always available for a rapid service fix if required.
Jeff Kerr, President of ACFN , comments, “We strive to provide our customers with a “Turn Key & Hassle Free” outsourced solution to their ATM needs. Our Franchise owners attend an extensive 3 day training program as their basic “boot camp”. "This is reinforced by our 24X7 robust technical support to ensure that we deliver the quality of service that we promise" adds Kerr
Michael’s relationship with ACFN is a very close one. He feels that without them he wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the kind of success he has accumulated over the past few years.
“Our franchisees are both personally and financially invested" says Avi Blankroth, Executive Vice President of ACFN. "Providing a natural environment to accomplish our goal and company moto “In the pursuit of excellence”
"Projected usage at our ATMs will top 2.5 million people for 2009 with new customers joining every month” adds Jeff Kerr
“Michael and other veterans like him make up more than 10% of our franchisees. We’re honored that so many dedicated and brave individuals have found their business homes with us.” says Robert Harris, Vice President of Sales at ACFN
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”.
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