Posts Tagged ‘VetFran’

Veterans Continue to Return Home and Open Franchises

Posted by FranNet on February 21st, 2011 under Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Veterans returning from service abroad continue to find themselves wanting to try something new, rather than get back into former employment situations.  Today, more than 1500 veterans opened franchised small businesses in the US thanks to the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative. This is an International Franchise Association (IFA) program known as VetFran, which offers discounted [...]

VetFran: Helping Veterans Become Small Business Owners

Posted by FranNet on November 11th, 2010 under Franchise Industry News, Franchises Tags: , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

This November 10 will mark not only U.S. Veteran’s Day but also the more than 20 years of franchise assistance provided to veterans by the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program.  According to IFA’s recently completed VetFran survey, 2,089 veterans have become small-business franchisees since 2002 by taking advantage of financial incentives.  VetFran, shorthand for the [...]

Veterans Make Great Franchise Owners

Posted by FranNet on November 11th, 2010 under Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  •  3 Comments

Starting a business is a great way for veterans to continue to serve their country. The military teaches discipline, teamwork and leadership all of which are ideal traits for business ownership. Veterans are more likely to own their own business than non-veterans. Military experience will easily transition to franchise business ownership. So many franchise companies [...]

Questioning Whether or Not a Cleaning Franchise is Right for You?

Posted by FranNet on July 8th, 2010 under Franchises Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  •  1 Comment

As more and more people are turning to professionals for cleaning help, residential and commercial cleaning companies are growing exponentially. Molly Maid, the leading residential cleaning franchise with thousands of signature navy and pink cars on the road, is responding to a rapidly growing interest in their brand.   Molly Maid President Kristi Mailloux provides answers [...]

Only Veterans Are Eligible for These Financial Incentives to Start Their Own Businesses

Posted by Cindy Rayfield on March 8th, 2010 under Business Ownership, Small Business, Tips and Trends Tags: , , , , , , ,  •  5 Comments

U.S. Veterans who served in any branch of the military can receive financial incentives to purchase franchised small businesses, not available to other franchise investors.