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.
From Air Force Officer to Entrepreneur – Shaping the Future of St. Louis Youth Through Sports
Kyle O’Daniel’s journey of becoming a franchise owner with Skyhawks Sports Academy in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri is a compelling account of military service, entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to make a difference. It’s a narrative that highlights how, with...
John Garretson’s Motivational Journey to Becoming a Lawn Squad Franchise Owner
Veteran-owned small businesses are a significant and rapidly growing sector of America’s economy. According to Veteran Round Table, there are approximately 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. employing over 5.8 million people – and this number is expected...
From Serving the Country to Serving the Community: Chad Fulkerson’s Journey to Franchise Success
From the heart of Texas, Air Force veteran Chad Fulkerson continues to live a spirit of service through his business. Fulkerson’s transition from military life to finding success in franchising captures the connection between serving the nation and serving others...
Cartridge World America Enters New Era of Growth and Innovation Following Significant Year
Cartridge World America concluded a transformative 2023, positioning the brand for a promising 2024 with significant growth and innovation. Under the fresh guidance of President Gregory Carafello – who carries more than 40 years of experience in the printing industry...
Sky Zone appoints Shawn Hassel as new CEO and Shares Vision and Expansion Plans for Growing Brand.
Sky Zone is enriching the omni channel experience for its thriving base of over 500,000 members including perks to further drive value for parents and their children. Guest experience continues to be at the heart of the strategy and is the catalyst for technology...
Playa Bowls Opens 54 New Shops and Achieves Double-Digit Increase in Comparable Store Sales in 2023
Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls, juices, smoothies, cold brew and more, announced today that 2023 marked a significant year of development success in the brand’s history, fueled by new...
Marco’s Pizza® Awards 86 Franchises Fueling Strategic Development and Expansion
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, closes out 2023 amid an impressive development year awarding 86 franchises and opening nearly 80 new stores. These achievements have set the stage for considerable expansion in 2024 with company...
Veteran, Woman-Owned Franchise Partner on Transferrable Skills and ‘Giving Back’
Jesse and Rachel Gunstream are often asked what led them to enter the vast world of franchising. Like many entrepreneurs, the married couple were pursuing other career paths when COVID-19 suddenly struck and paralyzed the nation. Jesse, a Marine Corps veteran, held a...
How Joshua Tree Experts Offers Attractive Investment Opportunity for Veterans
The tree care, lawn care and pest control franchise offers a military discount, a welcoming and understanding team, and a strong training and support system for new entrepreneurs. Franchising has provided a path to entrepreneurship and financial freedom for countless...
Wings Etc. raises a record $26,500 for Toys for Tots in annual South Bend, Ind., softball tournament
Sponsored by Wings Etc. Grill & Pub, the November Michiana-area tournament set both fundraising and participation records, ensuring many children and their families enjoyed Christmas magic Wings Etc., Inc., franchisor of the Wings Etc. Grill & Pub sports bar...
Helping Seniors and Busy Adults Maintain Their Homes in Minnesota After Military Retirement
By Dustin Zroka, Owner of TruBlue Home Service Ally of Edina and Prior Lake, Minnesota After serving my country through my military service, I found a way to continue serving others, and in particular my community, through the handyman and senior focused franchise...
Bryan Baldwin announced as new owner for Gotcha Covered of Edmond
Former Marine takes the reins of established window treatment consultation business Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, welcomes Bryan Baldwin to the franchise family. He is taking over as the owner of Gotcha...