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.
AROMA JOE’S OPENS NEW LOCATION IN CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
Handcrafted beverage shop brings specialty coffee, signature AJ’s RUSH® energy drinks, and community-focused service to the area Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location at 4320...
Take 5 Oil Change Appoints Driven Brands Leader Phil Hoblet as Senior Vice President of Franchise
Take 5 Oil Change, a leading provider of fast, friendly, and simple car maintenance, has named Phil Hoblet as Senior Vice President of Franchise, effective immediately. A respected leader within Take 5’s parent company, Driven Brands, for the past six years, Hoblet...
Continuing the Mission: Why Veterans Are Thriving as Rita’s Franchise Owners
For veterans, service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. It grows! After nearly 5 years in the U.S. Air Force, I can attest that the traits drilled into us every day discipline, accountability, operational precision, teamwork and leadership...
Q& A with Felice C. Parker POSTNET OF DRESHER
1. What was your background (personal, educational, commercial) before you invested in the franchise? I served in the Air Force for 27 years and retired in 2012. During my early years in the military, I attended college in the evenings and earned my BS in Elementary...
From Boots to Business: How Joe Casper Built His Ace Handyman Franchise
Joe Casper’s path to franchise ownership began far from a corporate office. At 19, he joined the Army as a Cavalry Scout, seeking action and hands-on experience. “I had an injury on my first day in Baghdad, so my first six months were spent in the headquarters...
Veteran Nick Watson Builds His Mission-Driven Future With Hydrate IV Bar®
After five years in the U.S. Army Sergeant, E5 Nick Watson left the service with a strong foundation of values: loyalty, respect, integrity, selfless service, and honor. Those same principles now guide him as he runs his Hydrate IV Bar® franchise in Cypress, Texas....
Building My Hot Head Burritos Franchise: A Veteran’s Story
I didn’t originally understand the connection between military service and franchising — at first, it seemed like two completely different worlds. But the more I thought about it, the more it made perfect sense. Veterans are trained to follow systems, pay...
Mosquito Shield: Training that sets you up for success
Training that sets you up for success When I started to research franchise ownership, my franchise coach asked if I would be interested in pest control. My initial answer was “no way!” After further research I found Mosquito Shield was actually the perfect fit for my...
ZIPS CLEANERS SUPPORTS VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO HONOR MILITARY VETERANS IN NOVEMBER, LAUNCHES NEW ONGOING MILITARY DISCOUNTS
To honor service members and veterans throughout the month of November, ZIPS Cleaners continues to support the military-connected community in multiple ways. The 70+-unit chain of convenient, low-priced dry cleaner and laundry locations offered a 10 percent...
FullSpeed Automotive® Brands Ranked Among Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans
Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® Recognized for Veteran Opportunities, Incentives, and Representation With a long-standing commitment to helping military veterans transition from service to business ownership, FullSpeed Automotive®’s...
Franchising Magazine USA x Cedric Gray Stretching Beyond the Military: A Veteran’s Path to Entrepreneurship
What was your background (personal, educational, commercial) before you invested in Stretch Zone? I retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service. During that time, I developed leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills that carried over...
From Service to Signage: How My Coast Guard Career Prepared Me for Franchise Ownership
By Steve Veda, Owner of True Install in Warren, Michigan After more than 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, I never imagined I’d be running my own business in Metro Detroit. My path from managing emergency operations to installing signs may sound...