What is Franchising?
The evolution of franchising can be traced back to the 1850s, but franchising as we understand it today started in the 1950s and has reached almost mythical stature over the last fifty years. A new franchise opens every 8 minutes of every business day and drives over 40% of all retail business. Annually, franchising accounts for over $800 Billion in sales, and employs over 8 Million people. Franchise opportunities are the most successful business opportunities on the planet with over 95% success rate and at the same time creating over 170,000 new jobs per year.

Who Invests in Business Franchise Opportunities?
The majority of franchise business buyers are success-oriented, educated, family-minded, corporate people. As corporations switched their focus from employees to investors, they realized how expensive their senior level employee had become and they began down-sizing their mid and upper level managers to save money and improve investor stakes in their companies. This growing number of outstanding corporate managers are now the driving force behind franchising and represent a constant stream of qualified franchise buyers through Murphy offices.

The Franchise Buyer
A 25 year study conducted by the International Franchise Association pinpointed the "Typical Franchise Buyer." Business buyers that seek franchise opportunities will come from all walks of life, educational and economic backgrounds, but some of the typical characteristics are:

• Between 35 and 55 years old
• Corporate Management Background
• Income Avg. $60 to 150K
• Net Worth of $250 to $600K
• Majority Have IRA/401K Retirement Plans
• Men, Couples, Women in that order
• Most Have Not Owned a Business
• Want to Build a Business That Will Allow Them To Retire
• Looking For On-going Marketing, Training and Support

Sun Mobility Franchise System The Sun Mobility Franchise organization is led by Ken Hollowell, CEO, James Quirk, President and Derek Malam, Chief Financial Officer. Each of these individuals have extensive management and leadership skills that will be utilized by all franchisees that qualify for the franchise and join the network.