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.
Express Employment’s VetFran Program
“Express Employment Professionals is proud to participate in the International Franchise Association's VetFran Program, offering a significant opportunity for veterans to transition into entrepreneurship. Qualified veteran franchisees receive a 50% reduction on the...
Potbelly Opens Shop at the Pentagon
Further Expands Presence at Military Installations Following First Shop Opening at Fort Liberty, Two Additional Under Development Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, has opened its first location at the Pentagon,...
Dogtopia Regional Manager Ran 101 Miles to Raise Over $30K for the Dogtopia Foundation
Jordan Cerillo, Regional Manager for Dogtopia locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Ran with a Friend to Help Veterans in Need of Service Dogs Over Memorial Day Weekend, two Minnesota men completed a monumental feat to make a positive impact for veterans. Starting at...
The Visionary Journey of a U.S. Army Optometrist
You never know what life events will plant the seed for your future career. For Pearle Vision franchise owner, retired U.S. Army Colonel Dr. Jim Elledge — having a cool summer job as a teenager, sitting high atop a lifeguard chair, provided him an interesting...
HomeFront Brands sponsors Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based franchising group donated $10,000 to help sponsor this year’s recipients and encourages its franchise owners to donate and support the program HomeFront Brands, a property service franchise platform comprising five emerging...
PIRTEK USA Strengthens in Q1 with Openings and Signings and a Reenergized Growth Strategy
On-Site and Retail Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Provider Begins the Year with Strong Forward Momentum Fueled by Investment from Princeton Equity Group PIRTEK USA, an on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, experienced...
OutFit Training Seeks Qualified Partners to Expand Brand within Tennessee
Trailblazing Boutique Mobile Fitness Franchise Sets Sights on Nashville and Franklin for Development OutFit Training – the veteran-founded, mobile outdoor fitness company – has announced plans to bring its one-of-a-kind group and private fitness training vans into...
Footprints Floors Celebrates 15 Years of Success
Founder and CEO Bryan Park reflects on the journey of the flooring franchise, from its humble beginnings in a Colorado garage to the strong national presence it now enjoys. As we mark the 15th anniversary of Footprints Floors, I find myself reflecting on our...
From Service to Entrepreneurial Success
Destination Athlete®, franchise leader in the team sports market, knows the importance of achieving winning outcomes. Established in 2008, with product offerings of sports apparel and equipment as well as one-on-one services in fundraising, customer satisfaction, and...
Q&A with Patrick Elgin – Sola Salons
When did you buy your franchise? I bought my first Sola Salons franchise in 2012 while I was still deployed in the U.S. Army, and now have 14 open locations in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. We also recently celebrated the opening of...
Sir Grout Welcomes Three Esteemed Entrepreneurs as New Franchise Owners
Hard Surface Restoration Leader Expands In California And Colorado Sir Grout, a leading innovator in hard surface restoration, has awarded three territories representing three new franchise owners in California and Colorado. The new territories add to the...
Introduction to a Trusted Name in HVAC Services for More Than 20 Years
How One Leading HVAC Franchise Honors America’s Heroes By Traci Fournier, VP of Operations of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning For the past twenty years, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, part of Authority Brands’ family of industry-leading...