Monthly Archives: May 2013

WIN Home Inspection Named a 2013 Military friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs Magazine

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WIN Home Inspection announces it’s achievement of being ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide, and being named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® in both the general services and real estate listings by G.I. Jobs Magazine for the second year. At WIN, Veterans represent 1/4 of their company’s franchisee base and they provide realistic opportunities for Vets to become successful business owners through the WIN for America program, in which veterans can qualify for Gold, Silver or Bronze level awards, allowing for 100%, 50% or 10% of their franchise fee to be waived.

To date in 2013, four veterans have been recipients of WIN for America awards:

  • Marshall Davidson, Decatur, AL
  • Bryan Haley, North Branch, MN
  • Philip Morgan, Frisco, TX
  • George Parra, Memorial, TX

On top of that, WIN works with the IFA VetFran Program and the Military Base Transition Program.

“Our business model has low capital startup costs, low fixed costs, high margins, and requires no brick and mortar. It’s a proven success model,” says WIN Home Inspection President, Steve Wadlington. “Central to this effort is our ‘WIN for America’ Award program, along with individual business planning. We are proud to give back to those who have served.”

“The Military Friendly Franchises® list was created four years ago out of demand from military veterans, many of whom want to start or own their own business, but are unclear where to begin,” said Sean Collins, director for G.I. Jobs. “Veterans make great franchisees in our business. Our most success and productive business owners are ex veterans.”

The full list of Military Friendly Franchises® is published each June in G.I. Jobs Magazine, and on http://militaryfranchising.com, a web tool that helps veterans decide which franchise to choose. Click here to learn more about the WIN veterans opportunity.

 

ABOUT WIN HOME INSPECTION

WIN Home Inspection began in 1993, offering home inspection business franchises in the Pacific Northwest. Within a year, the company dominated this regional market and has since expanded across the US with 173 locations in 27 states. It is one of the fastest growing home inspection companies in the country, and listed on VetFran and GI Jobs as a top 10 Veteran-Friendly Franchise.

A member of the VetFran Chairman’s Corps, WIN is a recognized leader on behalf of veterans and the franchise industry. For information on WIN Home Inspection and the home inspection business opportunity, please visit http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/WIN-Home-Inspection.

Enter to Win Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur of 2013 Contest

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Entrepreneur Magazine is searching for entrepreneurs who are, “bringing new light to [their] industry, employees and community.” Entrants need only to answer a few quick questions to see if they meet the contest’s preliminary qualifications. Once entrants have made the first cut, they’ll move on to submit their completely entry by June 17th.

 

Franchises are, of course, also eligible, as The UPS Store is sponsoring the search.

 

Past winners include:

 

John Lucash, OrigAudio — Lucash, tired of lugging heavy speakers with him while traveling, started OrigAudio, a line of portable audio products.

 

Adam Nelson, Good Nite Lite — Nelson makes early morning wake-ups and bedtimes easier and fun for children with his illuminated sun and moon night lights.

 

Derek Zobrist, Enovative Kontrol Systems — Zobrist started Enovative Kontrol, which sells water recirculation technology to building owners, saving them up to 30 percent on water heating bills.

 

Kelly Giard, Clean Air Lawn Care — Founder Kelly Giard turned a part-time project for fun in his garage into a successful sustainable lawn-care franchise.

A Fresh Restaurant Opportunity: Una Mas Mexican Grill

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Cinco de Mayo may only happen once a year, but everyday is an excuse and an opportunity to enjoy fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine at Una Mas Mexican Grill.

 

Using only the freshest, healthiest ingredients, Una Mas’ menu merges Mexican authenticity with modern California flair. Menu items include authentic favorites like the Gallito Grilled Burrito that features grilled chicken or steak, guacamole and freshly made salsa. California influences can be seen–and tasted– in the food franchise’s Roasted Veggie Taco and Pineapple Thai Burrito.

 

The first Una Mas Mexican Grill opened in 1991– over 15 years ago– in San Jose, California. Over the course of subsequent years, Una Mas has grown to serve 20 communities in the San Jose, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Fremont and Walnut Creek areas of California. In addition, Una Mas and its franchisees are committed to helping local schools through fundraising events.

 

Instead of selling candy bars, coupon books or wrapping paper, Una Mas has two different fundraising programs for schools looking to raise money for books, after school programs, sports equipment and everything in between.

 

The Mexican restaurant franchise currently operates 20 franchise units in California– and they’re looking to expand. As a fast-casual food franchise, Una Mas Mexican Grill is a part of the fastest growing restaurant segment within the franchise industry. Mexican food has also increased in popularity over the past few years.

 

For those interested in becoming a franchisee for Una Mas offers entrepreneurs:

 

  • a low-cost opportunity into the popular Mexican, fast-casual franchise segment
  • Una Mas is an established, well-recognized brand with strong customer loyalty
  • Streamlined operations and proven operational systems
  • Strategic marketing and branding programs
  • Entry level opportunity with tremendous territorial availability and potential
  • No multiple-unit opening requirements

 

For more information, visit Una Mas’ informational brochure at http://www.veteransfranchise.com/franchise/Una-Mas-Mexican-Grille

A Different Approach to Franchising: 7-Eleven

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Forget the hassle of finding a location, lengthy zoning approvals and expensive build-outs. With 7-Eleven, franchisees get a fully operational store from day one. The 7-Eleven system makes opening and operating multiple stores easy. If your goal is to become the head of your own business empire, 7-Eleven has the opportunity for you. All you have to do is be ready to be a 7-Eleven franchise owner on day one.
7-Eleven has a royalty system based on gross profit, not total sales. In other words, the store has to achieve gross profits for 7-Eleven to benefit at all. The company and the franchisees are unified by the same goal. It is a true co-prosperity business model.
That’s why 7-Eleven goes beyond helping franchisees increase sales, by giving them the complete tools and resources they need to operate the business in a way that increases gross profits.

 

7-Eleven’s robust, comprehensive technology system gives franchisees and their staff the consistent, real time, accurate information they need to make operating the store as easy and profitable as possible.

These systems make owning and operating multiple stores streamlined. If your goal is to become the head of your own business empire, 7-Eleven has the systems in place for you. All you have to do is fill out a short online questionnaire on the 7-Eleven website. Click here to be taken directly to the form: http://franchise.7-eleven.com/apply-now/?utm_source=francliq&utm_medium=portal&utm_campaign=francliqvisits, and take the first step to opening your own successful 7-Eleven business!