Baby Boomer Turns to Franchise

This Baby Boomer's Taking Control and You Can Too!

Don't let the economy bring you down, fight back and take control of your future.

The year was 1968 and I was living the Hawaiian lifestyle...I was living the dream. I still remember the sand at my feet, sun that turned to magnificent sunsets, trying to catch the perfect wave, bonfires at the beach with friends, and wishing it would never end. Not long after my days in Hawaii, I left the beautiful shores and Hawaiian culture to pursue a different dream. I now dreamt of wealth, stability, supporting my family, and the hopes that one day I would return to Hawaii, to recapture that Aloha Spirit I left behind.

I spent the next several decades building my empire, by way of the corporate world. I took a job in finance, believing it would be the smartest, long-term move I could make, for me and my family. I was a penny pincher, saving for a rainy day, as I was taught in my childhood. I took advantage of my company's 401k plan and contributed the maximum amount I could, sometimes at the expense of our leisure. However, I never doubted this plan for a moment, and always worked hard and stayed true to this dream.

Then 2008 rolled around, and my dreams came to an abrupt halt. Suddenly, I was in one of the least desirable positions and industries in the U.S. Fellow co-workers were let go from our offices, almost daily. Week after week, I watched my 401k lose thousands and thousands of dollars. Two years from retirement, suddenly everything I worked for seemed to be slipping away, and the worst part, I had no control over it...or at least that's what I thought.Then I heard about a franchise concept called Maui Wowi Hawaiian and of course my first reaction was, GREAT name. My second reaction was, I've got to learn more about this company that appears to embody the Aloha Spirit and Hawaiian culture.

So, I did my research and learned that this company did in fact embrace the spirit and culture of the islands. They also had a well thought out business plan, strong product line, unique appeal, structured programs, low cost investment, and flexible business models. The fact that I could purchase a Cart or Kiosk from Maui Wowi with little money out of my pocket - (in fact, less money than what I lost in my 401k accounts), had me interested and wanting to be a part of this. With the help of Maui Wowi Hawaiian, I realized that I can be in control of my destiny and have everything I ever dreamed of. I can realize my financial dreams, while embracing the Aloha Spirit I left behind, on the North Shore in 1968. I can work when I want, vacation when I want, and make as much money as I set my mind to. I was even told I'd qualify for their Military discount because my time in the Navy, the discount will save nearly $9000.00 up front.

So, while my hair might be a slightly different shade, and I may not be as quick on my surfboard as I once was, I can have my happy ending and it will be even better than I ever imagined. If you are like me and don't have the time to wait for the 401k to bounce back, so you can realize your dreams, give Maui Wowi Hawaiian a call and see if they can help you too. This Baby Boomer is taking control and is ready to go Hawaiian for good. See you on the beaches!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MAUI WOWI HAWAIIAN AT http://www.businessbroker.net/franchise/mauiwowi.ihtml

Matt Decker

Franchise Broker

Phone: 303-547-0790

Fax: 303-648-4155

Email: mldecker@northshoremc.com

America's Top Franchise Opportunity

Maui Wowi Hawaiian: Serving Up Success!

Founded in 1983, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has experienced meteoric growth to include nearly 500 franchised units in our worldwide franchise "Ohana," or family.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the only franchise that offers authentic, natural Hawaiian products, fresh-fruit smoothies, blended Hawaiian coffee beverages, and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise.

Here are just a few of the reasons why Maui Wowi Hawaiian is experiencing tremendous growth throughout the World and why you should get involved NOW!

• Low Cost Investment - Models as low as 70K
• Great U.S. & International Areas Available
• Fun, Simple, & Flexible Business Models
• VetFran Franchise Fee Discounts to Military Men & Women. In fact, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is on the IFA's TOP 10 list of franchisors offering discounts to Veterans.
  

RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!

Inc 5000 Franchise List, August 2008 R&I's Top 400 Restaurant Chains, July 2008
QSR Magazine Ones to Watch, April 2008 #190 Franchise 500, January 2008
#165 of America's Top Global Franchises, January 2008
Voted as a Franchisee Satisfaction Award Winner by Franchise 50, April 2007
#1 "Juice Bar" Franchise in the World!, Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, Jan. 2005
#175 Ranked Fastest Growing Private Company, INC Magazine's INC 500, Jan. 2005
Featured on CNN, Bloomberg TV, Fortune Business News, Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Nations' Restaurant News, and many others!

WHY COFFEES & SMOOTHIES?
The hottest trend in the US Juice and Smoothie industry is the Fusion Concept, combining smoothies with other products such as Coffee and Espresso Drinks

Everyday, Americans drink more than 400 million cups of coffee and that figure continues to grow annually

Since smoothies offer a healthier treat than other snack options, tastes good and also offer convenience and portability, the market is expected to grow at a rate of 10-13% over the next five years

UNMATCHED FLEXIBILITY
Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers you a scaleable business...build your business as big (or small) as you want. You can create a Hawaiian experience at a local community event, large venue, with as little as 60 sq. feet with our Ka'anapali mobile cart or build out a retail store from 600sq. feet to 1,200 sq. feet in a lifestyle center, mall, or by itself.

"We love the flexibility of having mobile carts, we love being able to have a store, we love being able to do catering. This business can be whatever we want it to be."
- Noreen Gardner, Colorado

UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
We have the experience, the people and the programs to offer committed support to our Franchise Owners. When you make the decision to join us, you can rely on your team of helpful Maui Wowi Hawaiian staffers who will support and guide you on the road to success.

2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Award - Franchise Business Review

Marketing Materials & Advertising Collateral Provided - assistance to promote and drive your business

Wiki Wiki Helpdesk- get all your questions answered 7 days a week.

"Assistance Turnkey" Process - Depending on the model you chose, our Real Estate development team has a systematic approach to streamline the process and shorten the build out time so stores open quickly

24/7 Access to Corporate Intranet System

"Owning my own business was a dream for many years and now a great opportunity and reality with finding Maui Wowi Hawaiian. I was amazed as how organized and helpful the Library of Operating Manuals. There are a lot of good tips and reference materials in this manual that I can use. The Maui Wowi Hawaiian business opportunity has been a great fit for the change in life I was looking for."
- Peg Mitchell, Illinois

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Our tremendous success is due to awarding franchises to the right people most likely to succeed in following the Maui Wowi Hawaiian system.

Potential Maui Wowi Hawaiian franchisees should have a keen interest in the foodservice industry and a love for the Hawaiian Culture. They should possess or have access to the required capital as well as the ability to manage a company. If you believe you have these qualities, than we invite you to explore the amazing franchise opportunities we have to offer within Maui Wowi Hawaiian's rapidly expanding franchise system.

We're certain once you've experienced our franchise system's way of life, the 'Aloha Spirit'; you'll understand the Maui Wowi Hawaiian difference. Catch the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Wave Now!

Matt Decker

Franchise Broker

Phone: 303-547-0790

Fax: 303-648-4155

Email: mldecker@northshoremc.com

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Announces Strategic Partnership to Co-Brand with Doc Popcorn Globally

When a Beverage Dreams, It Dreams of Popcorn

Greenwood Village, CO. (April 15, 2009) – Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the world’s largest franchisor of gourmet all-natural Hawaiian coffees and smoothies, announced a strategic partnership with Doc Popcorn, a Boulder, CO. based retailer and producer of fresh natural flavored popcorn, to launch Doc Popcorn Franchising around-the-world. The partnership provides an opportunity for Maui Wowi’s franchisees to significantly increase their revenues and income while offering them the ability to capture a wider audience with gourmet popcorn in an infinite array of natural flavors.

“For quite some time, I have been searching for a business that can be co-branded with Maui Wowi,” said Michael Haith, CEO of Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “Doc Popcorn is a perfect complement to Maui Wowi’s values as a best-in-class, all natural, delicious product.” “The company is also a great match for our franchisees,” continued Haith. “Doc Popcorn is an amazing product that transcends a commodity, popcorn, to something that is in a class all its own.”

The alliance will also enable Doc Popcorn to quicken its pace to global expansion through franchising. Maui Wowi will provide the Doc Popcorn team a springboard to create a premium franchise platform and introduce a whole new popcorn experience to the world.

“We have spent several years perfecting our better-for-you snack concept and have been approached by dozens of facilitators in the franchise world to help us launch at a national level,” said Rob Israel, Founder and CEO of Doc Popcorn. “But having met Michael, we immediately saw that with over a decade of experience in building a franchise system of over 600 locations coupled with its reputation for producing a natural quality product, Maui Wowi was the right partner to help us develop our franchise platform.” “We were especially intrigued by the unique potential Maui Wowi has to put their products on mobile carts,” continued Israel. “Doc Popcorn is particularly suited to this type of business model which enables an even lower cost of entry and impressive ROI for aspiring franchisees—especially important given today’s challenging economy.”

The two companies are amazingly similar in their cultures as Maui Wowi and Doc Popcorn share a passion for all-natural products and an eye towards social responsibility, ecologically sustainable products, and high quality standards. “The fact that we both proudly serve American products (Kona coffee and Popcorn) was not lost on us,” said Haith.

“Maui Wowi and Doc Popcorn also share a deep dedication to making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and do business,” said Renée Israel, Co-Founder of Doc Popcorn. “We look forward to working with Maui Wowi to make a meaningful difference for the planet.”

About Maui Wowi: Maui Wowi Hawaiian www.mauiwowi.com offers coffees and smoothies anywhere people gather; in stores, office buildings, hospitals, health clubs, schools, universities, event venues, shopping malls, department stores, car washes, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is connecting to the mind, heart and soul of our customers in a true, Aloha Spirit.

About Doc Popcorn:Doc Popcorn www.docpopcorn.com is a retailer and producer of fresh natural flavored popcorn with an unyielding passion to create smiles for our customers by providing The Greatest Snack on the Planet, Naturally™. Popped in corn oil and infused with natural and organic ingredients including real cinnamon spice, the finest cocoa, vanilla, and savory cheeses, Doc Popcorn is a better-for-you delicious snack.