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Posted 4/11/2007 11:28:34 AM
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There is a section on the IFA website in the drop down menu that mentions IRS provisions that allow the funding of a franchise via 401k. However, the segment doesn't mention where to get this information. Where should I go to find out more? Thanks.
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Posted 4/11/2007 12:10:23 PM
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Good afternoon,

The link on the IFA site for financial services is

http://franchise.org/Search-Results-Supplier.aspx

Companies like Benetrends and Guideant Financial Group as well as SD Cooper all have links on that page and will be able to get you started.

There are many other sources also, but this is a begining. I hope it helps.

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Posted 4/11/2007 1:20:36 PM
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That's what I was looking for. Thanks!
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Posted 2/26/2008 9:53:25 AM
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I'd be happy to point you in the right direction. I know of two highly reputable organizations who show you how to use your 401K or IRA etc. to fund your franchise or business opportunity. These are tax, penalty and interest free. They charge a flat fee and administer the process for you. They also can talk to you about tax advantages. Call or email me anytime to discuss.

Diana Hutcherson

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Posted 3/24/2008 1:00:55 PM
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You can google BORSA (Business Owners Retirement Savings Plan) and get some results, probably from some legal firms in Houston TX.  I called them and they were able to explain the workings.
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Posted 8/23/2008 11:15:09 AM
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Many people use their retirement funds to buy a franchise. The companies listed are all very good. Just remember, when you are using your retirement funds to finance a business, if the business fails, no more retirement funds. Have you looked into other options? The most common option is an SBA guaranteed loan. The SBA will want to secure any real estate (like your home) you own.

Depending on the franchise concept and your financial situation, there are franchise lenders that will not secure your home or other assets unrelated to the business. These franchise options are very attractive. Although they may carry a higher rate of interest, they typically come out to be the same cost given the fees associated with an SBA guaranteed loan. There are other options, too, like unsecured lines of credit, but they are rather expensive.

Paula Serber
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Posted 3/22/2009 10:23:29 PM
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Diana,

Could you provide the name of some of those companies?

Thank you,

Tom

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Posted 3/24/2009 8:51:10 PM
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If you don't have liquid, non-retirement assets to play the franchise game, then don't play! Don't risk your retirement assets - that basic common and business sense. Especially these days where franchise companies only give you a short, 90-day estimate of working capital needs when it can take years to reach the breakeven point and cost a multiple of the estimated INITIAL investment to get there, if you ever do. Check out the informative articles about these topics on the Franchise Foundations website http://www.franchisefoundations.com. Start with the Buying a Franchise http://www.franchisefoundations.com/buyingafranchise.html and FDD http://www.franchisefoundations.com/fddevaluator.html pages. Good luck!

Pat
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A couple franchise options I've looked at require approx $700,000 liquid assets, $1.5 net worth....does this mean I must have $700,000 in cash on hand to even be considered? I have a potential partner, savings and some investments - but not nearly this much.....

Help!  I am very interested in franchisee opportunities; however, I am a little discouraged to even apply if I have to be RICH to invest.

Thanks

Mz.Dunkin

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A couple franchise options I've looked at require approx $700,000 liquid assets, $1.5 net worth....does this mean I must have $700,000 in cash on hand to even be considered? I have a potential partner, savings and some investments - but not nearly this much.....

Help!  I am very interested in franchisee opportunities; however, I am a little discouraged to even apply if I have to be RICH to invest.



Mz.Dunkin
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