Veterans in Franchising

Keeping America Operating: One Veteran's Journey into Essential-Service Franchising

Austin Heneveld

By Austin Heneveld, PIRTEK Jacksonville...

From Advisor to Owner: How a Marine Corps Veteran Found His Place in Franchising

A Marine Corps veteran moves from franchise advisor to owner, sharing how his experience helped him find the right franchise opportunity and build his future.

Code Ninjas Expands Dallas Footprint with New Franchise Agreement

Continued growth brings Code Ninjas to a key Texas market...

Aroma Joe's Announces AJ's Cares Foundation

Aroma Joe's, a leading handcrafted beverage franchise...

Building a Smarter Studio: Why HOTWORX Built an AI Coach into the Member Experience

Learn how HOTWORX integrates AI coaching into its fitness studios to improve member engagement, personalization, and franchise innovation.

From Combat to Closings: How an Army Veteran Couple Built an Award-Winning Home Inspection Business

An Army veteran couple turns military experience into an award-winning home inspection franchise, building a successful business around service and leadership.

Why Veterans Should Consider Buying an Existing Franchise

Jon Franz

Research and experience have shown that veterans make great franchise owners...

From Service to Ownership: How Alex and Myriam Guerrero Are Building Community Through Tint World

See how veterans Alex and Myriam Guerrero transitioned into franchise ownership, building a thriving Tint World business while serving their community.

The Swing Bays Lands Another Multi-Unit Deal with Marine Corps Veteran

The Swing Bays signs another multi-unit franchise deal with a Marine Corps veteran, expanding its network and supporting growth through experienced ownership.

Marco’s Pizza Accelerates West Coast Growth with 12-Unit Signed Agreement in California

Marco’s Pizza accelerates West Coast growth with a 12-unit franchise agreement in California, expanding its footprint with an experienced veteran operator.

Tint World® Accelerates Growth With $100M Milestone and Expanded Corporate Team

Discover how Tint World reached a $100 million milestone while expanding its corporate leadership team and accelerating franchise growth nationwide.

Bumble Roofing Builds on Dallas Growth, Sets Sights on Fort Worth Expansion

Bumble Roofing builds on its Dallas growth and sets its sights on Fort Worth, expanding its footprint and franchise opportunities across North Texas markets.

Why We Acquired Basecamp Fitness and What We’re Building for the Future of Boutique Fitness

Discover why Basecamp Fitness was acquired and how the brand plans to redefine boutique fitness through innovation and strategic franchise growth.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Signs 9 Franchise Agreements and Opens 5 Spas in Q1 2026, Continuing Strong Development Nationwide

First quarter signings and openings span growth across 10 states, fueled by existing-owner and military veteran expansion

Freddy’s Opens First-Ever Military Base Location

Brand Honors Founder's Military Roots While Expanding Its Nontraditional Growth Strategy

What Holds a Franchise System Together for 25 Years

A look at PuroClean’s 25-year history is not just a reflection of growth, but proof of a franchise model that has been built, tested, and refined for over two

Your Pie Targets Southeast Expansion With Streamlined Restaurant Model

Your Pie, the Ischia-inspired pizza brand known for its customizable brick-oven pizzas and open-kitchen dining experience, is entering a pivotal growth

From Flight Decks to Front Desks: How Two Navy Veterans are Engineering the Future of Pet Care in Dulles

In the high-stakes world of Naval aviation, there is no such thing as "good enough." Success is binary: either the mission is accomplished safely, or it

76 FENCE Accelerates Florida Growth with Veteran-Owned Regional Development Across Greater Tampa, Bradenton & Sarasota

John and Kristen Campbell to lead multi-territory operations, bringing white-glove service and community-first values to Florida’s Gulf Coast

Mission After Service: How Veteran Shaun Harris Built His Next Chapter with GarageExperts in Central Florida

I grew up in Sanford, Florida, in a family where military service was not an abstract concept. It was part of the rhythm of life. My dad served, and that

How a Veteran Leader Is Growing TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® in Montana

Jeremy Eide leads the Billings TWO MEN AND A TRUCK location, building a business to support fellow veterans in his community.

From the Engine Room to Entrepreneurship

I served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1992 as a gas turbine technician aboard Spruance-class destroyers. Most of my time was spent in the engine room,

From the Flight Line to the Front Lines of Business

When I left the military, I knew one thing for sure: I wasn’t cut out for a traditional corporate job.

From Serving to Stewarding Employment Opportunities, Former Marine Opens AtWork in Virginia

Transitioning from military service to civilian work can be one of the most challenging chapters in a person’s career. For many veterans, the shift is not