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Franchise Players: Army Vet Finds a New Team as a Marco's Pizza Multi-Unit Franchisee
Returning to civilian life, Joe Walker found both comradery and a commitment to integrity in franchising.
10 Things Veterans Want Hiring Managers to Know About Them
The stamina and values of veterans are major assets for every employer. Helping them make the transition from military life to civilian employment is the right thing to do.
Motivating Women Vets to Start Businesses
West Point grad Meghan Florkowski runs an affordable program that trains female veterans for entrepreneurial life.
Franchise Players: After the Military, a Couple Finds a Career in Franchising
Charles Fisher discovered Massage Envy Spa while heading home from serving in Iraq. The rest is franchising history.
Franchise Players: This Man Signed His Franchise Agreement While Serving in Baghdad
Chris Gately's first steps to become a Workout Anytime franchisee began while he was serving in the military.
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.
Calling All Vets: How to Transition From Military Service to Entrepreneurship
While veteran entrepreneurs contribute $1.2 trillion to the economy annually, the transition from military service to civilian life can be fraught with challenges.
Franchise Players: Balancing Lives as a National Guard Pilot and a Pet Store Franchisee
Dave O'Brien is a busy man, serving in the military while running three Pet Supplies Plus locations.
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.
Why Athletes and Veterans Make Incredible Franchisees
Hardworking, creative and team-oriented, military personnel and athletes have entrepreneurial skills that are an asset to any franchise.