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 Captain to House Doctor – An Air Force Veteran Finds a New Mission in Franchising
Al Cazares joined the Air Force in 1972, right out of high school. But not because it was his only option. As a bright student near the top of his class, Al received several scholarships. But the Vietnam War was raging. “I enlisted in the Air Force because that’s what...
New DreamMaker Partnership with ZeroMils will Empower Veterans and Their Families
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen, a leading home remodeling franchise, is proud to announce its partnership with ZeroMils, a company dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and their families. Both companies recognize the immense potential within the veteran...
Supporting Veterans: Cinch I.T.’s Commitment to Empowering Heroes
As the Owner and President of Cinch I.T., a leading provider of managed IT services, I am proud to acknowledge the integral role that military veterans play within our organization. With 50% of our franchise locations being owned by veterans, Cinch I.T. recognizes and...
Discovery Map – A Rockstar Factory?
Are you teachable and are you self-motivated? Those are two critical characteristics we look for in a prospect for a Discovery Map franchise. Time management is another key skill. If you have all three from the get-go, you are ahead of the game. That best explains the...
Batteries Plus Recognizes Longtime Franchisees for Milestone Achievement of $20 Million in Sales
Oregon Owners Receive Lifetime Achievement Award After Record Sales Year; Tennessee Franchisees Receive Rookie of the Year Award During its annual Sales Achievement Event, Batteries Plus, the world’s leading specialty battery franchise, recognized dozens of...
From the Air Force to Art: Alaina Turner Finds a Post-Military Path with Painting with a Twist
Alaina Turner, an Air Force veteran and franchisee of Painting with a Twist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an excellent example of a veteran who has seamlessly transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship. In 2016, Turner was still serving in the military...
Veteran, First Responder Duo Awarded Two Sylvan Territories in Texas
Nation’s Leading Provider of Supplemental, Enrichment Education Grows its Franchise Footprint in Addicks and Westbranch Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of supplemental and enrichment education for K–12 students with more than 710 locations worldwide, awarded two...
SYNERGY HomeCare Provides Veterans with Multiple Ways to Serve Those Who Served
Did you know that there are more than 18 million military veterans in the U.S. right now? Many are searching for career opportunities where they can continue to serve and assist their communities. Owning a home care franchise – or becoming a caregiver – has become a...
From Battle to Beans & Brews: Why Veterans Excel as Franchise Owners Leveraging Military Experience as a Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Franchisee
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be challenging. The order of a life in military service can make civilian living feel unstructured and chaotic. Many veterans are faced with making choices about what direction their lives will take, knowing...
The Benefits of Military Service in Franchising – How Army Training is Taking Flight for a Franchise Owner
The journey from service in the Army to becoming a franchise owner with Wild Birds Unlimited has been full of interesting twists and turns for Paul Gates. He credits much of his success to the military training that instilled in him a sense of discipline, loyalty,...
DreamMaker Founder Continues Family Commitment to Veteran Entrepreneurship
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Founder and Chief Stewarding Officer (CSO) Doug Dwyer is joining the committee of IFA’s nonprofit VetFran program, as of May 1, 2023. VetFran is a program has a dual mission: 1) to educate military veterans and franchisors about how well...
Tina Bacon-DeFrece of Big Frog Franchise Group Honored with Patriot Award for Supporting Employees in Military Service
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Presents Patriot Award to CEO Tina Bacon-DeFrece Big Frog Franchise Group (Big Frog) Co-Founder, President and CEO Tina Bacon-Defrece, Ph.D. has received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and...