VetFran
For nearly 30 years, VetFran has been the bridge between veterans and the franchise community, fostering entrepreneurship and education. veterans.
VetFran was born out of the desire of the late Don Dwyer Sr. - founder of The Dwyer Group - to say “thank you” to our veterans returning from the first Gulf War. After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, IFA re-launched its campaign to assist U.S. Now, IFA’s VetFran program helps returning service members access franchise opportunities through training, financial assistance, and industry support
03/21/2023
Congratulations to VetFran brands College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving, JUNK KING, and JDog Junk Removal & Hauling for making this Forbes list!
https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/moving-services/best-junk-removal-companies/?fbclid=IwAR2XXk3_5WJ6c25NvKX2Vy2tAOoEAxgCVrmuFL9UdfBlSyc_ZHQa67S7CCg
The Best Junk Removal Companies Of March 2023 Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.
03/15/2023
The great work that VetFran is able to do is only made possible by our many partners and sponsors such as Caring Senior Service! Caring Senior Service is a Gold Sponsor of the VetFran program, and we are very grateful for their continued involvement. If you are interested in a great franchise opportunity, we encourage you to check out their website!
https://caringfranchise.com/?utm_source=brand-site&utm_medium=web_link&utm_campaign=brand-referral
03/14/2023
Interested in going into business for yourself, but not by yourself?
If the answer is yes, as a transitioning servicemember, veteran, or military spouse, you have the qualities that make you a perfect fit for franchising: Grit, leadership, tenacity, strong communication skills, and the ability to execute standard operating procedures.
Join VetFran and Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) on April 18th!
https://www.moaa.org/content/events/transition-and-career/is-franchising-right-for-you/
Is Franchising Right for You? Interested in going into business for yourself, but not by yourself? You have the qualities that make you a perfect fit for franchising.
03/14/2023
Into fitness? Want to build your own business around your passion? Consider obtaining a 30 Minute Hit franchise! They are a premium member of VetFran and are eager to work with Veterans!
https://www.my30minutehit.com/
30 Minute Womens only Boxing / Kickboxing Circuit US Request access our new exclusive Franchise DISCOVERY CENTER and learn step-by-step how owning a 30 Minute Hit franchise can truly change your life!
We are out in Wilmington, NC! If you are in the area, join us to find the right opportunity for YOU!
02/23/2023
VetFran gratefully announces that Caring Senior Service has come on board as a Gold Sponsor! If you are considering a franchise opportunity, check out their website!
https://www.caringseniorservice.com/
Home Care Assistance & Elderly Caregivers | Caring Senior Service Caring Senior Service provides quality in-home care assistance for seniors, giving them the control needed to remain home since 1991.
We are proud to have 30 Minute Hit as a Premium member of VetFran! Check them out if you want to own your own business!
02/17/2023
VetFran is proud to have the Patriot Franchise Expo as a Bronze sponsor!
https://federalconference.swoogo.com/PatriotFranchiseExpo
02/06/2023
Are you a Veteran who is attending the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas this month?
Sport Clips Haircuts is sponsoring the first ever Veterans Reception! Please join us in Las Vegas on Monday, February 27th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
https://www.franchise.org/convention
2023 IFA Annual Convention The IFA Annual Convention provides opportunities to explore every aspect of the franchising world. Attendees experience franchise-specific business development ideas, strategies for personal growth, and unique networking situations. You get all the franchise-focused education, all the franchise-cent...
01/20/2023
VetFran is a Liberty sponsor of the upcoming Patriot Franchise Expo in Wilmington, NC. If you are a Veteran seeking a new opportunity, or a brand seeking new Veteran owners, check this great event out!
https://federalconference.swoogo.com/PatriotFranchiseExpo2023WilmingtonNC
Patriot Franchise Expo 2023 Wilmington NC While on active duty, service men and women know how to follow a plan until the mission is accomplished. When they leave the military and become veterans, these extremely well-trained and highly-skilled individuals are looking for a way to apply those skills in a way that gives them purpose, economi...
01/17/2023
PJ's Coffee wants to help a Veteran get started with their own shop! Click on the link to learn how you could be a winner!
https://www.pjsfranchise.com/why-us/veterans/ #~518L046
Veteran Giveaway | PJ's Coffee Franchise Thank You Vets. Are you interested in a free franchise license to start a PJ’s Coffee of your own? Fill out our simple form to get started.
01/17/2023
VetFran is now a V3 Certified organization thanks to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services
01/09/2023
VetFran was represented at the Student Veterans of America in Orlando last weekend! We had a booth on the SVA Campus floor and Brian Wieters from Neighborly brands spoke on a panel about franchising opportunities for Veterans. Thousands of Veterans attended the conference!
12/20/2022
With the skills learned in the military such as team work and staying cool under pressure, Jim is on his way to capturing his own slice of the American dream!
https://www.vetfran.org/30-heroes-for-30-years-jim-garrett-venture-x/
Jim Garrett You might say that military service is in the Garrett family blood. Ancestors served in the American War for Independence, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and in every major conflict since through Vietnam!
Are you attending the Armed Forces Bowl game this week in Texas? VetFran will be in the Veterans Village at booth #24!
11/18/2022
11/11/2022
To all those with a dusty pair of boots in the back of the closet, or a pair of dog tags hanging on your bedroom wall, we salute you. For those that wake up in the middle of the night with nightmares, and those who get flashbacks from a specific sound or smell, we honor you. For those who stand a bit straighter when they see the flag wave, and for those who love their country more than life itself, we thank you. Happy Veterans Day.
https://www.vetfran.org/what-is-veterans-day/
Eric C. Johnson standing guard in Iraq To all those with a dusty pair of boots in the back of the closet, or a pair of dog tags hanging on your bedroom wall, we salute you. Happy Veterans Day.
11/11/2022
11/10/2022
Veterans Day is an opportunity to thank and show appreciation for living veterans for their sacrifice and commitment to protecting our nation’s freedom.
https://www.franchise.org/blog/veterans-day-4-ways-to-get-involved-and-support-veterans
VETERANS DAY: 4 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT VETERANS November 11th is Veterans Day, a holiday meant to celebrate and honor all individuals who have served in the United States Military. Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day was first a celebration of the end of World War I. In 1938, Congress officially recognized Armistice Day as a national ho...
11/10/2022
Happy Birthday, Marines!
11/10/2022
Mike Ronan has held many jobs in his life. He sold life insurance, worked for FedEx, curated lawns, and even managed a Melting Pot restaurant after high school. But he is most proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps, and his success as the owner of four Melting Pot locations across three states. Mike is a man on the move.
https://www.vetfran.org/mike-ronan-marine-corps/
Mike Ronan, USMC Mike Ronan has held many jobs in his life. But he is most proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps, and his success as the owner of four Melting Pot locations across three states. Mike is a man on the move.
11/01/2022
Sport Clips has a long history of supporting veterans. In the early days of the salon’s history, Founder and CEO Gordon Logan established the importance of supporting veterans and made it a part of his business’s mission. As a veteran himself, Logan has demonstrated a commitment to helping veterans and has encouraged their matriculation from military service to franchising as a premier way of transferring rigorous leadership training and process management into concrete entrepreneurship. In fact, many Sport Clips franchise owners are former military. When asked why veterans make such great franchisees, Logan explained, “Veterans have leadership skills, understand team building and working within a system, and executing systems. The dedication, perseverance, and commitment they have is something that every entrepreneur really needs.”
https://www.franchise.org/blog/help-a-hero-campaign-enters-its-ninth-year-ahead-of-veterans-day
Help A Hero Campaign Enters Its Ninth Year Ahead of Veterans Day Sport Clips has a long history of supporting veterans. In the early days of the salon’s history, Founder and CEO Gordon Logan established the importance of supporting veterans and made it a part of his business’s mission. As a veteran himself, Logan has demonstrated a commitment to helping veter...
11/01/2022
VetFran honors our Veterans and their families that sacrifice so much in support of the United States military. This month, find a special way that YOU can thank a Veteran and their family support system.
10/31/2022
VetFran joins with the US Small Business Administration to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week!
10/26/2022
With exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of how teams work, many Veterans are uniquely well-suited to running a successful business within a proven system. That’s why each year, more and more entrepreneurial veterans are getting into the franchise industry when their military service ends — and many transition to franchise business ownership.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/356939283991541008?source=EventPage
10/25/2022
Beth said, “Being a leader is all about working with people, accomplishing missions, motivating the team…” She understands that pre-maintenance checks and bringing diverse backgrounds together are skills she learned in the Army and are key to her continued success as a business owner and community leader.
https://www.vetfran.org/beth-powers-army-officer-and-business-leader/
Beth Powers of Signarama Beth said, "Being a leader is all about working with people, accomplishing missions, motivating the team…” She understands that pre-maintenance checks and bringing diverse backgrounds together are skills she learned in the Army and are key to her continued success as a business owner and communi...
10/25/2022
SportClips is doing great things for Veterans!
Sport Clips Founder and CEO, Gordon Logan | The National Defense Radio Show We welcome back a longtime frined of the show and of anyone that has ever worn the uniform of the United States Military, Gordan Logan, to the program. Gordon and Randy discuss some of the great programs that Sports Clips has taken part in including their "Operation Uplink" program and their "Help a...
10/25/2022
Our friends at MOAA are hosting a networking event in the DC area on November 2nd. Veterans are invited!
https://www.moaa.org/content/events/transition-and-career/network-for-career-success-with-moaa/
Join MOAA on Nov. 2 and Network for Career Success Meet industry professionals and get advice from MOAA's experts at this free, in-person event in Arlington, Va.
10/25/2022
Open for Opportunity Webinar Series: Part Three, "Turning Opportunity Into Reality"
In addition to vision and capital, a third key element to successful franchise business ownership is about the team and infrastructure choices you make. Aligning your passion and commitment with the right concept and surrounding yourself with the best resources and people can make all the difference in a successful business. Because, in franchising, the key is that you’re in business for yourself, not by yourself.
https://community.franchise.org/webinar/open-opportunity-webinar-series-part-three-turning-opportunity-reality
Open for Opportunity Webinar Series: Part Three, "Turning Opportunity Into Reality" | International Franchise Association (IFA) Community Image Register Now Thursday, November 17, 2022; 2:00pm - Thursday, November 17, 2022; 3:30pm Speakers IFA Foundation Description Turning Opportunity into Reality: Key Insights on How to Be a Successful Franchise Business Owner In addition to vision and capital, a third key element to successful fran...
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For nearly 30 years, VetFran has served as the bridge between the veterans and franchise communities. Our program was born out of the desire of the late Don Dwyer Sr. - founder of The Dwyer Group - to say “thank you” to our veterans returning from the first Gulf War. After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, IFA re-launched its campaign to assist U.S. veterans, partnering with the White House on a major employment initiative called Operation Enduring Opportunity.
Today, IFA’s VetFran program teaches veterans about entrepreneurship and helps them connect with franchise opportunities at nearly 600 companies. These member companies offer financial incentives and other benefits to prospective veteran franchise owners and make being veteran-friendly and veteran-ready a core part of their values. Thousands of veterans have become franchise owners through the VetFran Program, and we are proud to continue to serve as a gateway to small-business ownership for our nation’s heroes.
For more information on IFA’s VetFran program and how you can get involved, go to www.vetfran.org. VetFran is part of the IFA Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.
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