Founded in 1984, Cash Plus was bought in 1996 by CEO Craig Wells and his wife Julie. Cash Plus can get you cash -- plus money orders, wire transfers, fax services, postage stamps, maybe even a prepaid debit card. Cash Plus runs a network of more than 80 franchises in about a dozen states. Specializing in check-cashing and payday loans, the company's stores also offer bill payment, notary public, and mailbox rental services. Local operators, who must have a minimum net worth of $400,000, pay Cash Plus a franchise fee and are responsible for building costs; Cash Plus provides the training and know-how.