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.
SERVPRO Launches New Advertising Campaign to Reinforce Leadership Position
SERVPRO, the nation’s leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, will bring its Like it never even happened® brand promise to life in a fun, visually-striking advertising campaign. The new “There’s a PRO for that” campaign, showcases SERVPRO’s...
Congressional House Members Introduce Bill to Expand Franchise Opportunity for Veterans
It was recently announced from the IFA that Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan bill, Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2021 (H.R. 5920). The legislation would provide veterans with a 25% tax credit on the initial franchise fee,...
Great Clips’ Veterans Day Campaign is More Than a Thank You
Great Clips recognizes the tremendous commitment veterans and active military service members make to serve and protect. To show their appreciation with more than just a thank you, Great Clips introduced a campaign in 2013 that gives salons, franchisees and customers...
Black Rock Bar & Grill provided Veterans with a free steak dinner.
In honor of Veteran's Day, Black Rock Bar & Grill provided veterans with a free steak dinner on Thursday, November 11, 2021. The dinner included Black Rock's award-winning Certified Angus Beef ® steak, cooked by the guest on a 755-degree volcanic sizzling rock....
AMERICAN FREIGHT WELCOMES NEW FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Andrew Millar to Lead Retailer’s Emerging Franchise Program American Freight, a leading furniture, mattress and appliance retailer, has welcomed Andrew Millar as Franchise Development Manager and tasked him with stewarding the company’s growing franchise model...
Q&A With Lou Schager Mosquito Joe
Q: Can you share more on your military background? In 1990, I graduated from the United States Naval Academy and began my journey through the Naval Aviation pipeline. I was privileged to serve 27 years in the U.S. Navy, primarily flying F-14 and FA-18 aircraft for...
Give Back to the Community by Maintaining a Charitable Giving Program
Whether you are watching TV or reading your local newspaper, it is common to see nonprofits requesting donations for various causes. Instead of letting these opportunities fall by the wayside, franchises and other organizations should take an active role in supporting...
How Franchising Provides Veterans a Path to Entrepreneurship
CEO of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, Jonathan Barnett, Breaks Down Why Military Veterans Can Excel in the Franchising Industry Franchising can be a great opportunity for veterans who want to become entrepreneurs. Through franchising, veterans can benefit from the...
Franchising for Heroes Inc. Launches to Expand Franchise Opportunities Nationwide
Franchising For Heroes Set to Help Service Men and Women Thrive in their Second Act of Service Franchising for Heroes - A newly formed organization with the goal of helping service men and women find jobs and break into the world of business ownership through...
Why Franchising is the Best Business Opportunity for Veterans
Storm Guard Franchisee, Doug Toler, Breaks Down Why Military Veterans Excel in the Franchising Industry Doug Toler, a United States Military Veteran turned Storm Guard franchisee, shares his story and the valuable lessons that he learned while in service that have...
Veterans Can Find a Home in Service-Based Franchising
After sacrificing so much to serve the country, returning home to start a new career can be daunting for veterans – but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a natural connection between military service and franchising that offers veterans the chance for a fulfilling and...
Dogtopia Foundation Celebrates Milestone
Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, announced today that the Dogtopia Foundation has helped sponsor more than 100 service dogs for veterans. Since the Foundation’s inception, Dogtopia daycares have collectively achieved this...