[Brando]

Thanks everyone, some great insight. The waiving of the fee is because the owner is a close friend. Make no assumptions, I'll still have to acquire the equity necessary for the storefront end. They look to start offering franchise options at the same time I (hope) to be ready to take on a franchise as an Owner/Operator. They agreed to train and provide everything, basically hold my hands, through the initial process. I may have issues in the credit/assets department but in a year who knows - that could be turned around.

Also since it's an entirely new business structure to me, they also agreed to have me in on weekends to learn how to run things. Do that for about a year, save up the money, repair the credit and attend classes/seminars as needed, I believe I can do it and be successful. I know I'm being vague on the type of business but I can say that with things running smoothly it nets a good return monthly if you only do it 5-days a week. I'm not about to jump right into this, I have about a year to evaluate and prepare, which I intend to do.

I know I may be focusing in on the dollar signs... But I'm sure as hell tired working for someone else and just getting by. If that's the case, I'd rather work for myself and get by without the hassle of upper-corporate politic BS.