Veterans News

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...

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...

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...

Pigtails & Crewcuts franchisee Michelle Penczak, CEO and military spouse, is bringing the kids salon services to new markets, with a focus on serving fellow military families.   Parents are increasingly prioritizing specialized, high-quality services for...

Truly Nolen Pest Control recently opened at 630 E. Flintlake Court, Unit H, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The franchise is owned by Clifford Baron, who is a longtime owner of Truly Nolen International’s location in Haiti. On Monday, September 23rd at 11:30a, the...

Veterans are the backbone of our nation's strength, embodying dedication, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. For these brave men and women, transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, but organizations like Express...

When Chuck, an Army Veteran, and his wife Linda, a seasoned CPA, ventured into the world of franchising, they never imagined the impactful journey awaiting them. Today, their names resonate within the community they serve as pillars of dedication, care, and...

With solid sales performance, a steady stream of new locations, and expanding markets, the promotional products distributor positions itself for a remarkable 2024.   Fully Promoted®, a leading full-service promotional products franchise, is reporting impressive...

Increasing consumer awareness and demand is creating a prime opportunity for contents and personal property restoration franchisors to grow their business. With extreme weather events on the rise and an aging stock of housing and infrastructure, the need for contents...

Founded out of necessity and grown into a multi-market phenomenon, the wood rot repair franchise uses a unique, better-for-the-planet epoxy-based repair technique to preserve local gems.   Preservan Wood Rot Repair started out of necessity as I began restoring...

There are few higher honors than choosing to enter the U.S. military and serve your country. And while that commitment requires a great amount of bravery and leadership, perhaps an even tougher challenge comes after the homecoming pomp and circumstance; the moment...

At just 19 years old, Jason Stucky enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was stationed at the China Lake Naval Base in California. It was here that he learned discipline, resilience, and adaptability—qualities that would shape his future. During his service, Jason met...