Military Veterans: Page 5
Franchise Players: The Challenges of Finding Funding
For National Guard veteran Steve Grimes, the most surprising challenge in opening his franchise was finding funding.
Franchise Players: A Bronze Star Recipient Recovers From Brain Trauma, Becomes a Franchisee
In the military, Nick Colgin earned a Bronze Star for saving the life of a French soldier. Now, he works as a franchisee for the 'Apple of the home industry.'
Franchise Players: A Veteran Couple Finds a New Team in Franchising
Chuck and Denise Kerr learned the value of teamwork in the military. Now, their bringing it to their burger franchise.
Franchise Players: The Military Taught Me to Think On My Feet
Jim Lager didn't have much business experience when he started in franchising. But his time in the military hard taught him one thing: how to think fast.
Franchise Players: How This Veteran Is Helping Other Vets Find the Right Franchise
Gordon Dupries helps future veteran franchisees get started on the right foot with the Boot to Business program.
Franchise Players: Why Vets and Franchising Go Hand in Hand
Hector Rodriguez tried to make on his own in the world of business. Then he realized as a franchisee he didn't have to work without support.
Franchise Players: Veteran and Mother of Five on Refusing to Settle
After nine years in the military, Tai Jeffries refuses to settle for anything less than her male counterparts as a cleaning franchisee.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Gives Wounded Veterans a New Life
Disabled veterans often find the return to civilian life difficult, especially when seeking jobs. Now, a university program thinks it has the key to their independence: turn them into entrepreneurs.
Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try Franchises
Last Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. We catch up on its progress.
The 10 Most Popular Franchises for Military Veterans
Veterans have myriad opportunities for franchise success--often at special rates. Here's a look at some of the best options.
How Veteran Franchise Centers Helps Veterans Follow Their Entrepreneurial Dream
Lonnie Helgerson has headed up Ident-A-Kid, Expetec and Computer Doctor, but he's also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Helgerson's latest company combines his knowledge of both worlds.
How One Army Veteran Made a Smooth Career Transition to Franchising
Snap-on Tools franchisee Greg Welch puts training into action.
Inside the Mind of Go Daddy's Controversial Founder
Bob Parsons on his unapologetic approach to business and life.