Veterans News
Are you a Veteran looking for an opportunity to join the
ever-growing franchising industry?
We recognize Veterans who have pursued careers in franchising.
It’s an excellent time to look for franchise opportunities for veterans. Many franchise brands now offer special discounts and incentives to prospective franchisees with military experience, and the best franchises for veterans recognize the strengths and related skills that veterans can bring to a business.
Much like the military, franchising is built upon clearly defined systems, set structures, discipline, and effective teamwork, which is why veteran franchise opportunities can help position veterans for success. But with all of the franchise opportunities for veterans now available, sourcing out the best franchises for veterans can be overwhelming. So to help you along, we bring you stories about veterans who have already found success in franchising to help inspire you to work towards creating your own success story.
Franchising Magazine USA x Cedric Gray Stretching Beyond the Military: A Veteran’s Path to Entrepreneurship
What was your background (personal, educational, commercial) before you invested in Stretch Zone? I retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service. During that time, I developed leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills that carried over...
From Service to Signage: How My Coast Guard Career Prepared Me for Franchise Ownership
By Steve Veda, Owner of True Install in Warren, Michigan After more than 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, I never imagined I’d be running my own business in Metro Detroit. My path from managing emergency operations to installing signs may sound...
Army Veterans Jennifer and Jessie Wine Build a Legacy of Leadership with PuroClean
Jennifer and Jessie Wine’s journey from military service to business ownership with PuroClean is one defined by leadership, resilience, and purpose. Both served in the Army National Guard and have carried the values instilled in them through military life into their...
A New Mission: The Veteran Mindset Behind Franchise Growth
By Jake Mascarello, U.S. Army Veteran and Owner of Pure Barre Clarksville, Franklin, and Nashville – The Gulch Leaving the Army after 15 years wasn’t easy. I was ready for a new mission, but I missed the structure, purpose and daily challenge that came with service. I...
From Soldier to Service Leader: Richard Yoerk’s Journey with Express Employment Professionals
By Richard Yoerk, Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner Transitioning from military life to civilian life is rarely straightforward. After serving ten years in the U.S. Army, I found myself navigating a world that demanded adaptability and resilience...
From Army Dietitian to Multi-Unit Franchise Owner: How My Military Journey Shaped My Path with Barry Bagels
By Jennifer Fester, Multi-Unit Owner of Barry Bagels When people ask me if I always planned to be a business owner, my answer is simple: absolutely not. If you had told me years ago that I would be running multiple Barry Bagels locations, I might have laughed. My...
Golden Corral® Marks 25 Years of Military Appreciation Night to Honor America’s Heroes
America’s leading buffet celebrates U.S. service members and veterans with free meals and fundraising for Disabled American Veterans Golden Corral invites all active-duty military, retirees, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans to enjoy a complimentary dinner...
Twin Peaks Strengthens Support for Veterans, Military, and First Responders with New Lunch Campaign
Restaurant Chain Furthers Support for Tunnel to Towers, adding to $530,000+ raised since 2022 Twin Peaks Restaurant continues its long-standing commitment to honoring U.S. military members, veterans, and first responders, having donated more than $530,000 to...
The Military Systems That Built My Franchise Leadership
By: Adam Contos When I graduated high school, I knew two things: I wanted to challenge myself, and I wanted to be part of something bigger than me. That’s why I joined the United States Marine Corps. The Marines shaped me in ways I’m still grateful for today. They...
How I Turned My Military Experience Into Franchise Business Success
By: Rick Breeding, Owner of Waterloo Turf Houston Before I ever rolled out my first piece of artificial turf, I already knew what it meant to build something from the ground up. For twenty-two years, I served as a Navy Seabee, the construction arm of the United States...
PJ’s Coffee is Brewing New Beginnings for Veterans This Fall
Numerous studies affirm that veterans make for ideal franchise candidates, given their service-oriented mindsets, discipline, adaptability, resilience and leadership skills. It’s also been demonstrated that veteran entrepreneurs have an undeniable impact on the...
Steve White’s Military Values and Franchise Expertise Have Made PuroClean a Franchisee-First Brand
By: PuroClean In the crowded world of franchising, few leaders combine operational mastery, heartfelt empathy, and the grit of military service like Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean. For more than a decade, White has guided The Paramedics of Property...