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.
Bill McCarver Life as a Veteran:
Bill retired from the Army in 2010 after spending seven years in Fort Hood, TX, a premier division. He went on to work for the Department of Veteran Affairs and looked forward to living as a family man and spending time with his grandchildren. However, since leaving...
Redefining Shipshape: Navy Officer’s Impactful Career in the Flooring Business
Mark McMurray always knew he wanted to try many things, but after a career in the military and as a leadership consultant, McMurray has been able to chart his own course as a business owner with Floor Coverings International. Roots in the Military Born on an...
Jason Haynes: Air Force Veteran Turned Wellness Spa Franchisee, Pioneering Holistic Health in Huntsville, Alabama
In the heart of Huntsville, Alabama, Jason Haynes, a distinguished Air Force Veteran, has seamlessly transitioned from a notable military career to a new mission as a franchisee of The Covery, a boutique wellness spa brand dedicated to providing a diverse collection...
Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development, BELFOR Franchise Group
How does military training and discipline contribute to the success of veterans as franchise owners? Military veterans recognize the value of systems, discipline and commitment and they typically possess strong leadership skills all of which are traits required to...
From Service to Success: 4 Transferable Skills to Empower Veteran Entrepreneurs
Transitioning from working in the military to your next career venture can be a daunting prospect for veterans. But the unique skills, discipline, and leadership qualities that veterans develop during military service can be assets in their post-service career. I know...
OutFit Training Seeks National Expansion Through Franchising
Boutique Mobile Fitness Brand Targets New Local Markets OutFit Training – the veteran-founded, mobile outdoor fitness company, is announcing plans to expand its boutique fitness concept throughout the U.S. for the first time through franchising. The brand is...
The Riverside Company’s Investment in Brothers Gutters Brings it Home for Evive Brands
The Riverside Company (Riverside), a global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has acquired The Brothers that just do Gutters (Brothers Gutters), a franchisor that provides gutter installation, replacement, maintenance and...
Empower Brands Surges Forward: A Year of Remarkable Growth and Expansion
Leading franchisor surpasses $1.2 billion in sales, expands territories and acquires key brands all within a year of its rebranding When Empower Brands announced its rebrand last year, the umbrella company set an aggressive goal to increase its portfolio to 10...
Penn Station East Coast Subs Names Jay Farmer Director of Marketing
Franchise Adds Veteran Food Industry Executive to Aid in Growth and Visibility Penn Station East Coast Subs, a leading fast-casual sandwich restaurant franchise, announced Jay Farmer was recently hired as Director of Marketing. Farmer will be responsible for...
Two BELFOR Franchise Group Brands named as Top Franchises for Veterans
1-800 WATER DAMAGE and redbox+ Dumpsters earn spots on the Entrepreurs list of the top 150 franchise companies that are best suited for veterans Two BELFOR Franchise Group brands, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and redbox+ Dumpsters, have been named as Top Franchises for...
American Freight Announces Nationwide Growth in Third Quarter
Nation’s Leading Furniture, Mattress and Appliance Retailer Opens Five New Stores American Freight Furniture, Mattress and Appliance, a leading national retailer offering in-store and online access to furniture, mattresses and appliances at discount prices, opened...
EverLine Coatings Builds on Leadership Team with New VP of Finance
EverLine Coatings, North America's fastest-growing line striping and pavement maintenance service business, has added Wes Hall as Vice President of Finance, bringing his nearly two decades of experience from the financial sector to help EverLine continue to grow...