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Veterans Day 2020

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Our commitment to serving those who’ve served for us, today and every day

Each year on Veterans Day, we thank our veterans for their sacrifice, bravery, and the example they set for us all. We are reminded of their service and bravery each day as we enjoy all of the rights and privileges that our military veterans fought for us to have. Here at Veterans Franchise, our mission is to give back to our veterans in the best way we know how: helping those who have served transition from service to entrepreneurship.

We firmly believe that military veterans are the perfect fit for the franchising model, having the most important keys to entrepreneurial success firmly ingrained in them from their time serving in the armed forces. Military veterans know discipline, structure, and dedication better than most, making them ideal candidates to own their own businesses and thrive as franchisees.

“The franchise industry is a strong supporter of veterans,” explains David Schwartz, CEO and founder of VeteransFranchise.com. “Many franchise opportunities are aggressively recruiting veterans as franchisees. They realize how perfectly military training translates into franchise ownership.”

Because of this, there are countless franchises and business opportunities that provide support, financial benefits and other incentives for those who have served in the armed forces. That’s part of the reason why CEO Dave Schwartz founded VeteransFranchise.com, and the reason why VeteransFranchise.com is committed to only featuring veterans-friendly opportunities on our site to connect veterans with only the best opportunities available for them within the franchise space.

This Veterans Day, we encourage everyone to go out and thank a veteran for their service and for making the ultimate sacrifice so that we can all enjoy the benefits of freedom and peace. Whether you’re a military veteran, a military spouse, or whatever your situation may be: Veterans Franchise remains committed to giving back to our veterans and their families, not only on Veterans Day but every day.

Franchise Opportunities for Military Veterans

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In the past few years, thousands of veterans have joined franchising. This is a report that has been released by the International Franchise Association. The VetFran program has also played a major role in ensuring that hundreds of companies subsidize the franchise joining costs for veterans. This means that veterans interested in becoming business owners get discounts, training, and mentorship for them to have successful ventures. Such offers have given the sector a boost, making it possible for more military veterans to join franchising.

Why Veterans Make Great Franchisees

Vets who join franchising mostly end up being successful because they have skills and values that boost their businesses. Franchisors actually say that the teamwork and leadership skills possessed by vets as well as the propensity that enables them to follow a system make them successful franchisees. Veterans usually make perfect franchisees because they already have the necessary drive and leadership to own and operate successful businesses. Additionally, military veterans comprehend the reasons why they should adhere to guidelines and systems strictly. These are some of the reasons why franchisors are looking for them all over the region for recruitment. Any military experience impacts veterans with numerous skills needed to run a business successfully. The military background, therefore, gives people the required tools that make them unique in any industry. These tools include incredible decision-making abilities, leadership skills, determination to succeed, and personnel management experience. Therefore, if you have served the country at a military capacity, you can be sure that you have what it takes to run a successful enterprise in franchising.

What Franchisors Offer

There are numerous franchises that are actively searching for vets who can purchase their businesses. Other franchises have unique programs with the sole aim of giving financial incentives to support military veterans. Because of this, those who have served the country at any capacity in the past have continued to indulge in various enterprises and the number has been increasing over the years. To offer more support to veterans and their families, some franchises also have programs for military families and spouses.

How VeteransFranchise.com Can Help You Get Started

Regardless of the category of business, most veteran franchisees have similar traits that fuel their business success. This means that they work hard, they actively look for means to give back to society, they have grit and they are also team players. Of all the countries in the world, America is one of the best places to be a military veteran. This is because, from the recent past, there has been an explosion of different opportunities for veterans to create their own empires in franchising. Additionally, there are very few limitations that can hinder a veteran from establishing any number of franchises in the industry. The marketplace, therefore, allows franchise owners to create any number of well-established brands. Are you curious about how much better your life could be if you established your own franchise? Life does not have to stop when you are relieved of your duties as a military veteran: it can be the beginning of another life in the franchise industry. Several businesses want to appreciate the service you gave to the country. Take advantage of such opportunities and make a fresh start and improve your family’s future.

Of course, with any investment, it’s critical to do a lot of research to choose the opportunity that’s best for you. Start by asking around to other franchise owners to get their advice and insight. Next, research the different options available and do market research to identify which would be the most successful in your area. Perhaps most importantly, carefully develop your budget to account for all associated costs and fees to ensure you have all the tools you need to start and maintain your business.

VeteransFranchise.com is designed to provide as much information as possible on each veterans-friendly franchise so you can easily identify which opportunities align with your needs. Feel free to browse our franchise listings or search for available franchise opportunities by location, investment level or industry. Also, rest assured that only franchises and business opportunities that are as supportive of veteran business ownership as we are will ever be featured on VeteranFranchise.com. Thank you for reading our blog – we wish you the utmost success in your next business venture.

Veterans Prefer North America’s Most Referred Painting Company

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In business, reputation is king. Since 1992, CertaPro customers have made the brand the most trusted, most referred and most reliable in the industry. Their name is synonymous with excellence, a position they have earned through the hard work of their franchisees and their commitment to redefining the home service industry.

CertaPro franchisees enjoy the stability and solid standing that comes from a well-known, reputable brand.

Best in Class Operations

As a CertaPro franchise owner, you manage the business while your crews do the painting. You do not need to have experience in the painting business to operate a CertaPro Painters franchise. Their training and ongoing support programs are the result of best practices gathered from hundreds of franchisees over the last 20 years.

We’re CertaPro

We have a value set that defines our business; at the core of it is a simple principle: deliver what you promise. We’d like to start delivering on our promise to you, fill out the form to the right or call 1-800-689-7494, to learn about how a CertaPro Painters franchise can transform your future.

CertaPro offers wonderful veteran franchise initiatives and support. To learn more about the franchise opportunity, please visit: http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/CertaPro-Painters.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Named 2013 Military Friendly Franchise®

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Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, the flexible island themed franchise concept, announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has made this distinguished list.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian honors military veterans by offering service members support and guidance to ensure a successful future as a Maui Wowi franchise operator. Veterans also receive a discount off the franchise fee in appreciation of their service. The company features low-cost franchise opportunities in a variety of flexible business models that allow a customized approach to business ownership.

“I like franchising because you learn from the experience of others. I’d rather work smarter, not harder. Why reinvent the wheel when somebody else has already laid it out for me?” said Dave Ricketson, a retired Navy Pilot and current Maui Wowi franchisee in Jacksonville, Florida. “As soon as we found out Maui Wowi offered a mobile business model and was Hawaiian themed, our search was over.”

Being selected as a Military Friendly Franchise® places Maui Wowi Hawaiian in an elite group and is testimony to the company’s commitment to supporting military veterans interested in franchise opportunities.

“Military veterans are hardworking, skillful, and determined individuals; making them ideal candidates for running a successful Maui Wowi business,” said Justin Livingston, Director of Global Franchise Development. “Being featured on the Military Friendly Franchise list for the fourth year in a row is a true testament to the quality support of our system and our continued efforts to offer a unique opportunity to members of the military.”

As a member of the IFA VetFran program, as well as SBA’s small business development program, Maui Wowi Hawaiian actively seeks to connect with military veterans and offer a dedicated support system to help them achieve their dreams.

Maui Wowi Franchisees receive hands on training, as well as guided support that includes a comprehensive launch program for retail and mobile event models; in addition to continued collaboration and operational support from the Mainland (corporate office.)

The 2013 Military Friendly Franchises® list was compiled via a data-driven survey overseen by an advisory board of industry experts. The survey results list were independently tested by Ernst & Young based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies:
Since 1982, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has embraced the Hawaiian culture and has been serving paradise in a cup since the day it began, 30 years ago. From event carts, mall kiosks and stand-alone retail locations Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers premium, all-natural, gluten-free, fresh-fruit smoothies, as well as gourmet Hawaiian coffees and espresso beverages. With over 400 operating units in eight countries, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has truly gone “Global” by adding an online store, shop.mauiwowi.com. Now customers from anywhere in the world can experience the prized-gourmet Hawaiian coffees and taste the ‘Aloha Spirit’ with a ‘Click-of-a button!’ To learn more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s, products, locations, or flexible, low cost franchising opportunities, visit http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/Maui-Wowi-Hawaiian-Coffees-and-Smoothies.

A Proven Alternative to Coffee Shop Franchises

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 Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea has helped hundreds of independent coffee shops get off to a successful start.  Since 1991, Crimson Cup has taught more than 250 independent coffeehouse owners across 28 states how to set up and operate a profitable coffee business.

Their comprehensive, hands-on training approach allows you, the franchisee, to hit the ground running when you open your doors for business, so you can minimize mistakes and become profitable quickly. Their handcrafted coffee plus their passion, equals a lucrative, growing community of successful independent coffee shops!

The Crimson Cup franchise opportunity offers the best of both worlds. They offer all the benefits of a franchise, without the franchise headaches and expenses. They are not a franchise, and that is a good thing. Instead of a cookie-cutter store design that each franchisee is required to imitate, Crimson Cup allows franchisees to create their own unique coffeehouse name, look and personality to reflect that person’s individuality.  And each franchise owner still gets to benefit from their 21 years of knowledge and experience in the coffeehouse business to teach you everything you need to know to be successful.

In addition to supplying awesome coffee, syrups, sauces and recipes for espresso-based drinks, Crimson Cup also provides guidance in:

  • Developing a business plan
  • Scouting a location and negotiating a lease or purchase
  • Name and Logo development
  • Arranging the coffee bar, menu and seating area for maximum efficiency
  • Creating a pour-over brew bar
  • Developing a menu
  • Choosing, installing and maintaining equipment
  • Marketing, including promotional signage for seasonal specials
  • Selecting and training staff
  • Operating efficiently and profitably

To learn about opening up your own Crimson Cup Coffee Shop, more information and the online submission for can be found here: http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/Crimson-Cup-Coffee-and-Tea.

Military Vets Transition to Life Back Home with Help of Corporate Initiatives

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A recent franchise industry study conducted by the International Franchise Association shows that 1 out of 7 businesses in the franchise industry are currently veteran-owned. This statistic offers positive feedback as opposed to the 2012 statistic that 9.9% of Iraq veterans were at the time unemployed. Since then, many large manufacturing companies have begun offering veteran incentives and outreach programs to help transition recent vets back into a job that matches the skills they learned in the military. Alcoa, Boeing, and General Electric all offer veteran initiatives, and have joined forces to employ over 15,000 military vets. All three have implemented programs to help vets transition from life oversees into a manufacturing career here in the States.

“We believe this initiative could have a major impact on the hiring of veterans nationwide,” Says Rick Stephens, a Boeing senior vice president. “It’s a proven approach for matching the skills of those who have served our country to the hiring needs of American businesses.” Their program, known as ‘Get Skills to Work,’ is comprised of three major concepts. It offers accelerated skills training for vets whose military experience does not immediately translate to their work in a manufacturing career. The program also aids in matching the right vet to where his existing skill set might be most effective, while also taking into account his or her personality traits and work habits, to find the best employment match. Finally, the program raises awareness to current employers wanting to hire veterans, and helps them find the best match for what they’re looking for in a future employee.

“Veterans offer the technical, leadership and critical thinking skills that advanced manufacturing demands,” said Paula Davis, president of the Alcoa Foundation. “Forming the Get Skills to Work coalition and coordinating with nonprofits to train, recruit and develop veterans is an exciting model that has the potential to change lives.”

Through the Manufacturing Institute’s Right Skills Now program, training sites for veterans will open across the U.S. in 2013. We can only expect that similar programs will continue to appear as more and more veterans begin to return home and begin life in the US workforce.

5 Reasons Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Include Small Business Ownership

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You made it! The Mayans were wrong, your family didn’t drive you completely crazy during Christmas and civilization endures. But, there’s another hurtle left to jump: your list of resolutions for 2013. As the number of remaining days in 2012 shrinks, it’s time for you to consider your future…

 

Will 2013 be the year you (finally) learn to love kale and embrace the treadmill? Is this the year you start– and finish– all of those DIY projects? A year from now, as you reflect upon the past 12 months, will you pat yourself on the back because you did what you finally promised yourself you would do: start your own business and become your own boss?

 

Or, will you let 2013 be a carbon copy of 2012?

 

(The correct answer is no.)

 

If you plan on making 2013 your best year yet (and one of financial independence) owning your own business needs to top your list of new year’s resolutions, and here’s why:

  1. THE FISCAL CLIFF: Despite what you’ve heard or read, the majority of small business owners aren’t so doom and gloom about the fiscal cliff/slope/precipice as you might think. As the backbone of our nation’s capitalist society, small business owners know and live the value of progress and forward movement. They’re unafraid of putting their shoulder to the wheel and know that no matter what happens, they’ll make it work.
  2. FUNDING: Traditional SBA-backed loans remain a touch-and-go source of funding for small businesses. Some find traditional lending to be the best and easiest way to raise capital. For others, banks are unwilling to loan for whatever reason.  As a whole, banks say they’d like to make more loans but it seems that many have upped their standards due to regulatory pressure. Regardless, securing a loan is definitely possible.
  3. YOU’RE A VETERAN If you’re a military veteran you are in high demand– especially in the franchise industry.  Many franchises are so pro-veteran they’re onlyrecruiting veterans to become franchisees, like J Dog Junk Removal. Often, veterans are offered significantly discounted franchise fees, financial incentives and mentorship opportunities “regular” franchisees don’t receive. As an added bonus, Sprigster’s “Boost a Hero” program is specifically designed to help veterans and their spouses become franchise and small business owners through crowd-funding.
  4. YOU’RE A FORMER CORPORATE EXECUTIVE OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER: Exiled or retired corporate executives and former small business owners make excellent franchisees. Franchisors are always keen to recruit those with business experience, especially those with an entrepreneurial spirit and previous management training.
  5. PREDICTIONS FOR 2013: Again, despite what you may have heard, the franchise industry is yet again poised for growth unseen by most other industries since 2008. The number of franchise establishments is expected to increase by 1.4 percent in 2013, from 746,828 to 757,055 with the number of jobs increasing 2 percent, reaching 8.262 million, according to a study by the IFA’s Educational Foundation. In addition, the same report also projects the gross domestic product of the franchise sector to increase 4.1 percent in 2013 to $472 billion.

Still not convinced? Consider the plethora of available franchise and business opportunities looking for eager entrepreneurs at Veterans Franchise.com.