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.
FullSpeed Automotive® Brands Land on Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchises for Veterans List
Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service Rank Number 7 and Number 27, Respectively FullSpeed Automotive® flagship brands Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® have been recognized as two of the top franchises for veterans by...
HOTWORX® Commemorate Veterans Day with Ongoing Support for U.S. Veterans
Revolutionary Infrared Workout Franchise Donates Over $189,000 to Veteran Support Charities and Broadens Business Opportunities for Veterans HOTWORX renews its commitment to veteran support, including significant partnerships and targeted fundraisers. The brand’s...
From Serving Country to Brewing Success
Military Veterans Lead the Way at Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Many veterans thrive in franchising because their military training instills a strong foundation in leadership and a disciplined work ethic; characteristics that transition seamlessly into business...
iSmash Celebrates Milestone with 50th Franchise Unit in Huntington Beach, CA Amidst Unprecedented Growth
Fastest-Growing Rage Room Franchise Expands Nationwide with 37 Units Sold in Just Six Months iSmash, the nation’s only rage room franchise, is rewriting the story of entertainment entrepreneurship, celebrating the sale of its 50th franchise unit in Huntington Beach,...
Ziebart Honors Arizona Army National Guardswoman for Serving Country in Wake of Family Tragedy
Peggy Steimel receives an all-expenses-paid trip to Army-Notre Dame football game at Yankee Stadium following husband's heartfelt nomination of her story. Steimel continued her family’s legacy of military service, deploying shortly after losing close family members in...
Honoring Heroes: PuroClean’s Commitment to Helping Veterans Succeed Through Franchising
Renowned as a leader in the property restoration and remediation industry, PuroClean is a world-class service brand with a reputation for excellence in property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold remediation, and biohazard clean-up...
The Konala Story: From Battling Epilepsy to Founding the First Healthy Fast-Food Franchise
By Trace Miller, Founder of Konala If you had told me as a child, or even as a young adult, that I’d grow up to create America’s first healthy fast-food franchise, I wouldn’t have believed you. Back then, the biggest battle I was fighting wasn’t against the fast-food...
Navy Veteran Opens USA Ninja Challenge in Stafford: A New Gym for Military Kids
Dan Umpa, a former Navy pilot, has opened a kids Ninja gym in the Stafford community, growing his own career while supporting the development of healthy, happy kids for fellow military families. In the heart of Stafford, Virginia, a new adventure awaits local families...
Weed Man Locations Give Back After Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene swept through the Carolinas, it left widespread damage and heartache in its wake. Communities found themselves grappling with power outages, destroyed homes, and damaged infrastructure. The aftermath was overwhelming, particularly in Western North...
Air Force Reservist Finds Home as Kumon Instructor
Growing up in St. Augustine, Mary Stephenson looked up to her aunt, who served in the Army Reserves. “I thought that seemed really cool, and it was inspiring,” she said. “And I thought, ‘When I get older, I’d like to join the military at some point.’” Stephenson...
FREEWAY INSURANCE’S COMMITMENT TO VETERANS DAY STARTS AT THE TOP WITH CEO CESAR SORIANO
With more than 550 Freeway Insurance locations across the country, including both corporate-owned and franchise stores, franchise owners have plenty of reasons to be proud of the company’s ongoing commitment to Veterans Day. In addition to hiring veteran employees and...
From Military Service to Spa Ownership: How a Veteran Found Her New Mission with Hand & Stone
Creating a new life and career after 25 years in the military can be both exhilarating and daunting – and is not always a straight path. Like many, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Lorine Grosso transitioned from the U.S. Air Force to a government contracting job, but that...