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.
RNR Tire Express Announces 3-Unit Franchise Signing for Chicago
Local Entrepreneur Bringing Leading Auto Retailer to Windy City for the First Time John Abraham, the franchisee responsible for this latest deal, has called Chicago home for over 40 years. During which time, he’s built a successful career within the healthcare...
N-Hance Franchise Owner was Part of History on 9/11
Former Navy Sailor Attributes His Success in Franchising to His Military Training But it was the next stop that would make Jesse part of one of the most significant events in American history. Jesse was stationed on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the USS...
PLAYA BOWLS DEMONSTRATES STRONG DEVELOPMENT GROWTH IN 2022
Nation’s Leading Superfruit Bowl Shop Expands with the Opening of 36 Locations and 77 New Agreements “We are proud to see the tremendous success Playa Bowls has achieved this year,” said Rob Giuliani, Co-Founder and CEO of Playa Bowls. “We’ve had the privilege of...
JDog Brands Breaks Growth Records, Continues to Push Forward
JDog Brands is by Veterans for Veterans. Its two concepts, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care, have seen incredible growth in 2022 and are on track to exceed 300 units in 2023. JDog Brands, the parent franchisor to JDog Junk...
PostNet named a top franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur
PostNet, a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, has been named one of the top franchises for veterans by Entrepreneur after ranking 50th on the publication’s Top 150 Franchises for Veterans. The Top Franchises for Veterans list recognizes...
FASTSIGNS® Ranked #1 in Category on Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500® List for the Seventh Consecutive Year
FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise in the nation, announced today it has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for the seventh consecutive year. Recognized as an invaluable...
Air Force Veteran Finds Rewarding Career in Franchising Former Colonel Applies Leadership and Team-Building Skills to his Coffee Shop Franchise Business
As a 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Rob Southerland has always possessed a strong business acumen and ability to lead, but it was Scooter’s Coffee’s emphasis on people that drew him to invest in a franchise with the brand.
Franchisee in Action: Military Veteran is Cleaning Up as Business Owner
People are counting on Ian Tenido, and he’s determined not to let them down. Fortunately, this 32-year-old entrepreneur from Barrington, New Jersey, has more than just the business savvy and training necessary to run a successful commercial cleaning business. The...
Veterans Franchisee Matt Messina
When Matt Messina’s commanding officer told him he was taking their group for a night out, the 82nd Airborne paratrooper imagined kicking back with a few beers at a local bar and hanging out with his fellow soldiers on a Friday night.
Military Veteran Carves Own Path in World of Franchising
After spending 20 years in the military, stationed overseas away from his family in Central Florida, Jorge Figueroa was seeking a new business opportunity that would allow him to provide for his family while staying close to home.
From military service to smoothie maven: How Felicia Banks launched a friendly family business from her army background
As a dedicated mom, entrepreneur and veteran, Felicia Banks is an expert at navigating many roles. After serving 27 years in in the army as a technical expert in logistics and retiring in 2016 as a Chief 1 Officer, Felicia always knew that she wanted to own her own...
Q&A with Terry Wallace of Venture X
FRANCHISING MAGAZINE USA: Can you tell us a little bit about your military background and career in the U.S. Marine Corps?