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 Serving in the US Air Force to Pet Grooming: Two Veterans’ Journey to Business Ownership
As former US Air Force officers, Linda and Russ Smariga have had unique experiences that have helped shape their leadership styles and have ultimately led them to be successful business owners. Their time in the military shaped the people they are today, impacting...
N-Hance Franchise Owner Reflects on Military Career Discipline Learned in Marines Has Carried Over to Business
It was a mere three weeks after his high school graduation when young Adam Blake bucked family tradition and headed off to military basic training back in 1999. But him being a rebel is not what you might think. His mother, father, and grandfather were all proud Army...
Military Veterans Turned Multi-Unit Owners: Husband and Wife on Track to Open two iCRYO Wellness Centers in Texas
iCRYO, the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has announced its newest American Hero Franchise Program franchisees, military veterans Steve Giordano and Annette Zamora-Giordano. The husband-and-wife duo are on track to open two new locations in Fort Worth and...
FAYETTEVILLE MILITARY COMMUNITY WELCOMES LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR NEW CLEAN JUICE WITH RECORD-BREAKING GRAND OPENING SALES AND GUEST COUNT
The latest Franchise Partners to bring Clean Juice®, the first and only national USDA-certified organic juice bar and food bar franchise, to their community goes to military family Mark and Julie Mayoras. Last month, the Mayoras family opened the doors of their Clean...
Military Training Helps Franchisee Grow Staffing Business
Rex Black relied on the leadership training he received in the U.S. Army to make his AtWork franchise successful. Valuable Military Training Black enlisted in the Army directly out of high school to serve his country and pursue his passion for linguistics. Black had...
Midwest Shooting Center Takes Bold Next Steps in Evolving the Shooting Sports Industry
Midwest Shooting Center, a Veteran-Owned Business, is pleased to announce its new venture into franchising. We believe that veterans make exceptional entrepreneurs, which is why we offer a 20% discount on our initial franchise fee to all qualified, honorably...
Scoop Soldiers Takes on 2023 With Grand Plans after a Strong Year of Growth
The pet waste removal concept has become a key player in the “pooper scooper” market. Scoop Soldiers, the pet waste removal franchise that aims to help pet owners and their four-legged friends by taking on the dirty work of pet ownership, had a great year in 2022....
How to Master the Art of Recession Resistance
One residential cleaning brand offers insight into how to build a franchise concept that is resilient against downturns in the economy. With inflationary pressures rising everyday and experts predicting a looming recession, everyone is searching for that magic...
Building a Recession-Resistant Service Brand
By Peter Roberts, co-founder of ManageMowed There are many different words that business executives never want to hear. Right now, there’s one dreaded word being whispered on America’s lips – recession. Even if franchise industry professionals don’t avidly keep up...
From West Point to Army Veteran: How Chris Aune Supports Local Entrepreneurs through his Phenix Salon Suites
Grit, perseverance, determination— these are all traits that one hopes to exemplify, and can be practiced and mastered through life experience. For Chris Aune, these skills are what shaped his life as a business owner, and his career in the military enhanced his...
Anago Announces the Passing of Chairman and Founder, Mr. David R. Povlitz
It is with great sadness and a profound celebration of life that Anago Cleaning Systems announces the passing of its beloved Chairman and Founder, Mr. David R. Povlitz. Mr. Povlitz started Anago in 1989 with the ambitious mission to help everyday men and women achieve...
Military Veteran adds a patch to his life story with a new business endeavor
Lennol “Lenny” Absher began serving as an officer in the U.S. Army in 2000. After serving for over 20 years, Lenny is taking on a new adventure: business ownership. As Lenny learns the ropes of owning and operating a home repair servicing business, The Patch Boys, he...