Amazing Woman’s Day and transforming women’s lives around the world

March 5 and 6 2010, Hilton Suites Toronto / Markham Conference Centre & Spa.

 Bring Your Creativity and a Willingness to Succeed Beyond Your Wildest Dreams!

A Taste Above Moto in our seven steps to becoming a millionaire executive report;

Visualize and let the magic of life manifest your dream into reality
This is your day to set free the brilliance of your feminine power, discover your real purpose and live with passion! Come and meet About Amanda Willett

As the Amazing Woman’s Day Toronto Executive Director, she will provide a platform for women to uncover new ways to create their business, their success and their life. Amazing Woman’s Day is transforming women’s lives around the world. March 6 and 7

A contributing writer of The Power of Women United, Amanda shares her journey of discovering her purpose, passion and reclaiming her identity as a woman. Amanda has pursued studies at the NY Image Resource Center in New York City and received her accreditation for designing and delivering workshops on image. Her workshops propel women to uncover and express their authentic selves, giving them the confidence to put their best self forward. As an image professional, Amanda provides services for individuals and corporations through coaching, personalized consultations, events, seminars and workshops. Amanda deems women really can have it all, and feels we are the creators of our own destiny.

Yes, You Can Define Your Own Purpose Profile, Innovate A Fresh Approach to Success,
Design a Path of Lasting Success and Attract More of What You Want in Your Life.

When You Know the Dynamic Principles and Essentials of Feminine Success! 
Learn More about Amazing Womens Day History           http://www.amazingwomansdaytoronto.com/amanda.html

Our boutiques are financed by our Accredited  Silent investor partners by issuing; preferred dividend.  Accredited investors are invited pre-construction. Accredited investors  also earn Royalty dividents in adition to the following; 

A Taste Above selects, builds, operates, and manages new locations, establishing an income stream prior of granting boutiques to franchise Owner/Operators, thereby guaranteeing a pre-established income which is based on the individual boutique’s gross profit, from its prior operating history.

1. One year corporate notes with an agreeable substantial interest bonus payable in advance; including the;
2. Option to invest for the long term with A Taste Above and receive a preferred dividend; derived by investing in;
3. Secured FDIC deposits, boutique profits combined with insured security agreements with boutique Owner/Operator franchisees whom are;
4. Insured against all perils loss due to terminal illness of our Owner/Partner Franchisee, Including, Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment.

 Ten (10) Boutique units are planned at any one time in a selected area.  You may participate in one unit or participate jointly as a group.

 A standard comparable Boutique is valued at, $350,000.00.  Smaller, express units is valued at $150,000.00. Larger Boutique Units are valued at, $600.000.00                                            

All the above quotes are approximate and include Franchise fee, inventory and other turnkey completion cost.

 Owner/Operators investment is $50 to $100,000 which will vary from one location to another; secured by the boutiques initial inventory, franchise fee and goodwill with the balance being A Taste Above contribution.

A Taste Above, Franchise System is not only a franchisor; we also serve as landlord, financing source, record keeper and consultant to the Franchisee. We take an active role in the Franchisee’s business because our success is predicated on their success.

 Annual gross sales: Franchisees working actively would earn 15 to 20% to 30 % before interest and taxes. Although we strive to ensure the success of every Boutique long before a new boutique is opened operational expenses and sales can vary considerably from one location to another therefore projected financial statements will only be available once a location has been chosen.

A Taste Above three year financial highlights are positive reflecting the advantages of the demographics of a typical location and the expediential growth of the Home Meal Replacement food sector.  The results can be seen specifically in the following table.  

Final financial Forecasts       

                         Year 1                     Year 2               Year 3

                           $                              $                              $

Revenue             950,000                  997,500       1,047,375

Net Income      84,007                  96,426                  108,342

Assets              463,091                 437,218               407,253

Debt                 237,084                 208,792               176,911

Equity             226,007                 228,426               230,342

 Prospective franchisees will receive a pre-established financial statement with an actual income stream of the specific operating unit prior to a final purchase.

 Royalties: Most franchise systems require royalty payments based on a percentage of sales. With the A Taste Above Owner/Operators pay royalties based upon the store’s gross profit, of net sales receipts, less the wholesale cost of the merchandise you sell.  A Taste Above takes the mystery and the risk, out of starting your own business. Under A Taste Above gross-profit split system, the financial return to the Owner/Operator and to A Taste Above are tied to the Boutique’s profitability rather than just gross sales. That’s why we are committed to your financial and marketing efforts and provide the support to help you manage and increase gross profit and to increase sales.

 Insurance: Owner/Operators and Employees are insured against all perils, loss due to terminal illness of our Owner/Partner Franchisee, Including, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, dental plan. A complete list of benefits will be provided at the appropriate time.

 Patron: No one is excluded from participating including a program designed for our most important asset, our “Patron”

Faithfull Patrons earn bonus points from daily shopping at selected A Taste Above Boutiques, which may be used for additional shopping or a stake (shares) in ownership participation. The patron is a very essential partner who is a consumer and knows the neighbourhood and the food requirements and desires of his her fellow neighbours. Thus our slogan “

   At A Taste Above” we are neighbours and as neighbours we treat you as family”

 Why Franchising is a superb investment. You don’t need a university or college degree to succeed, the success of both the franchisee and franchisor is truly dependent on the success of each other. The symbiotic relationship thrives on the willingness to prepare for success. Through consistent training, to strive, improve and to increase the system’s value, each must be willing to invest in the other. This is why franchising is the profitable muscle machine that breaks through challenge and persistently produces success and, consistently achieves record growth across the nation and around the world. 

• Canada is regarded as the ideal entree into North America.
• The Franchise industry in Canada alone grosses $100 billion in annual sales.
• It’s an employment vehicle that produces wealth and financial independence even in financial recessions. 

• A new franchise is 2.5 times more likely to succeed than a non-franchised business.
• Franchising produces $1.53 trillion in total economic output
• Franchising consists of over 760,000 establishments
• Did you also know that more than 50% of retail and service revenue in North America comes from franchised businesses?
• The franchise industry is a huge part of our national and local economy.
• One out of every 12 businesses is a franchised business.
• The average gross annual income, before taxes, of franchisees averages in the $75,000 to $124,000 range, with over 30% of franchisees earning over $150,000 per year.
• The newest IFA study says that franchising is responsible for 760,000 businesses, 18 million jobs, 14 percent of the private sector employment, over $500 billion in payroll!!
• Franchise businesses account for almost 50% of all retail sales in the United States and Canada.
• A study by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 86% of franchises opened within the last five years were still under the same ownership and 97% of them were still open for business.
• Total sales by franchised businesses are estimated to surpass $2 trillion,
• One out of every twelve business is a franchise operation.
• A new franchise business is opened every Eight minutes of every business day.

From corporate boardrooms to venture capitalists, they can’t get sufficient positions in this imposing force.  Whenever economies struggle franchise business offers both challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.

Many have noted the franchise industry has emerged from previous recessions even stronger. As credit markets stabilize, they see many opportunities for growth. Some franchise systems may see opportunity for growth and expansion, especially if they offer the right products and services.

A Franchise ownership is an opportunity for executives considering a

• Career chance, seeking independence and security.
• Middle to upper-level executives who want to keep their day jobs and start a business are drawn to franchise partnerships.
• Self-employment has become the hottest labour-force trend: 

Having realised the potential of this dynamic industry trend; A Taste Above™ has created the most rewarding and most reasonable entry level Franchise System which meets all key elements for potential franchises  to ensure that franchise system under consideration offers excellent operational and marketing supports with top-notch site selection with a guarantee performance and training.

Dream, Visualize and let the magic of life manifest your dream into reality.

 If you just want to enjoy the wonderful world of A Taste Above and the benefits of the Culinary Club Membership you are most welcome 

                      View our presentation at www.atasteabove.com

               Register your interest, email  members@atasteabove.com

Plan Your Future and see if franchising if for you in 2010  

National Business and opportunities Shows

Toronto, ON January 9 & 10

London, ON March 20 & 21

Halifax, NS January 23 & 24

Montréal, QC April 10 & 11Winnipeg, MB

February 13 & 14 Vancouver, BC

For more info and a full schedule of our North American franchise shows please visit http://www.torontofranchiseshow.com/

Not all shows are the same. This show will showcase low-investment business opportunities and typical franchise systems.  A Taste Above will not be displaying at this show due to other commitments. We do encourage you to attend and compare. You will see why A Taste Above is the better alternative Franchise business opportunity with Guarantee income source before you purchase. If you are looking to for a business, The Toronto Franchise and business and opportunities Show is for you.

A Taste Above recommends Culinary Club Members to attend, compliments of A Taste Above. Call us ahead and we will gladly reserve your complimentry entrance. members@atasteabove.com 

 Canadian Franchise association, see new and up and coming franchises. Our registered Culinary Club Members are A Taste Above guests.

Canadian Franchise association 

 Place: Toronto Congress Centre 650 Dixon Road (off highway 401)
Admission: One day pass – $10.00 Weekend pass – $15.00.?There are no advanced ticket sales. Tickets must be purchased at the door. A Taste Above Culinary Club Members must make arrangements directly with A Taste Above Member Services. ?Not all shows are the same. Many, while claiming to be franchise shows, have few franchise exhibitors and in many cases showcase low-investment business opportunities that tend to lack the support typical of franchise systems. ?The Franchise Show is Canada’s largest franchise-only exhibition, bringing together the largest number of brand name franchises under one roof with investments at all levels.   A Taste Above will not be displaying at this show due to other commitments.

If you are looking to join a franchise, The Franchise Show is definitely a must! Don’t be fooled by imitations. The Franchise Show is the largest tradeshow produced by the Canadian Franchise Association, the industry’s only national trade association and The National Voice for Canadian Franchising. As a winner of the Golden Franchise Award A Taste Above recommends Culinary Club Members to attend, compliments of A Taste Above. Call us ahead and we will gladly reserve your entrance. Come and compare us to others we put our name on the line.

TASTE ABOVE FRANCHISE SEMINARS: A Taste Above offers a (2) two day complimentary seminars to serious individuals who are serious about the franchise industry.

You Must Take Action: If you can’t take the action necessary to achieve financial independence and success, to improve your life, you will no doubt wind up right alongside the 95 percent of the population that is dependent on debt and are ultimately financial failures.

 That is to enrol and complete the F.I.C.M. program which is a prerequisite to Owner/Operator/Franchisee. We hope you have taken advantages of one of our complimentary dinner invites and have an opportunity to sample A Taste Above Foods and if you were not able to attend, not to worry. At the F.I.C.M program convention you will have an ample opportunity to sample enjoy and even learn the recipes. You will learn from master chefs how to cook the mundane to gourmet meals in less time.

Need for Good food: You will know and understand the need for good food. Food is something everyone needs, every day. As we learn, how it is produced and who controls it, are important issues. But the way that it is processed and marketed can have a big effect on health and economics too. In some parts of the world, a lack of access to food is the tragedy, while in North America; unhealthy eating is cited as the second biggest killer after smoking. In an age of convenience, North Americans are eating more processed and fast food than ever and 60% of the population is considered obese.

 The agricultural industry is developing techniques that go towards producing low-quality food for the fast-food market and are compromising the health of the consumer even further. Many grocery foods are processed in other countries with blue sky regulations and with the help large food conglomerates, are imported and sold to you over the grocery counters.

 Aggressive fraudulent marketing by large corporate conglomerates are targeting children to set their eating patterns for life by selling hamburgers laden with growth hormones, vegetables laced with pesticides, soft drinks full of refined sugar, even cod liver oil, aloe Vera, mozzarella, Basmati rice and coffee have been found to be adulterated .

The F.I.C.M training course will cover all aspects of business which will benefit you for a life time not only for A Taste Above participation but for any other venture you may endeavour. Similar training programs on franchising are offered after you have committed to the full price of a franchise purchase at an inclusive cost of $5 to $10,000.00 and more. Compare us to other franchises and put us to the test.

Complimentary Sminars: A Taste Above is committed to excellence in the Franchise Industry by offering the course complimentary to registered Culinary Club members and prior to making a final purchase commitment to assure you that  A Taste Above is for you.                                                                                                                                           

Upon course completion yow will be awarded your graduation certificate of F.I.C.M., which you can proudly display at your boutique.

Guarantee: We do request you make an agreeable good faith refundable deposit upon enrolment which will be credited to you upon exercising your final option.                                                     

 We feel so strongly about our program success that we offer a 100% money back guarantee. Upon completion of the course you are not fully convinced that this course is not for you (for any reason) we will gladly refund 100% of your deposit.

F.I.C.M program conference will cover executive Information that is not available to the general public in addition to many other important trade benefits as follows;

• Details of first right of refusal to Owner Operator Franchise.   

• Accredited Investors who like the food franchise industry,  are seeking  better than average returns in secured private investment with Royalties 
• Latest reports of franchise concepts from (Canada, U.S.A, Europe, Asia, and Australia and resources that are not easily available to the general public)

       (To establish a program that is suited to your needs).

• special guest speakers, presenters,
• Sous-Vide-Ready and Sous-Vide-Fresh proprietary cooking, method, simplicity of use and how it works.
• All perils Insurance and its protection on sickness.
• Time management
• Hospitality accounting
• A Sommelier, French, for wine steward. Will enlighten us on wines of the world
• Culinary Chefs
• Closing with a special presentation on CIFM certificate

Literature for home training in ownership in visiting culinary lessons in, accounting, wine knowledge, culinary preparation, food handling.

 A Taste Above is a member of many prestigious clubs, a long time proud member and winner of the Golden Award of the Canadian Franchise Association, Chaine Des Rotisseurs; www.chaine-des-rotisseurs.net. As a member of A Taste Above Culinary Club you automatically have privileges at prestigious private clubs both at home and abroad. You can play golf in China, polo in India, or go on safari in Kenya. In Canada, Ottawa’s Rideau Club, The London Club, The Hamilton Club, Montreal’s St. James Club and Victoria’s Union Club.  Session ends.

Gift from one of our associated clubs:  Closing Dinner gala dancing by the pool.

Dream, Visualize and let the magic of life manifest your dream into reality.