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The Top Franchises for Veterans in 2025
Looking for your next act after military service? These franchises want you!
Veteran Entrepreneurs
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Thought Leaders
This Founder’s Experience As a Platoon Leader in Iraq Inspired Him to Disrupt the Mental Health Care Industry
NeuroFlow is trying to tackle what CEO and co-founder Chris Molaro says is "the tremendous gap in healthcare."
By Mita Mallick
Thought Leaders
How This Former Submarine Officer Learned to Lead Under Pressure
As a young Navy officer, Rick Stollmeyer made some mistakes. Now, as CEO of Mindbody, he's learned to make more considered decisions.
Buying a Franchise
Travel Agencies Aren’t Dying. They’re Thriving — Thanks in Part to Military Veterans.
Why travel advisory franchises are working hard to recruit hard-working veterans.
By Clint Carter
Thought Leaders
3 Reasons Why I Make Time to Mentor
The mentorship I received was invaluable and I try to pass it forward.
By Sonny Tosco
Thought Leaders
4 Veteran-Owned Companies to Watch in 2018
These entrepreneurs share a passion for overcoming challenges and continuing to use their skills and talents to support their families and their communities.
By Eli Crane
Thought Leaders
Veterans and Reservists Are Your Secret Talent Weapon. But, Careful, You May Lose Them.
These people may have extended service responsibilities. They may have personal mental health issues. What is your company doing to help?
Human Resources
If You’re Serious About Faster Startup Growth Get Serious About Diversity On Your Team
The data is clear: diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams by every metric that matters in business.
Thought Leaders
True Grit: How Immigrants and Veterans Are Reshaping American Entrepreneurship
These two groups have more in common than you might think.
Thought Leaders
Heroes First: Veteran Innovators and Entrepreneurs in America
Serving our country long after the military.
By Eric Samson
Thought Leaders
These 12 Remarkable Veterans Changed Business Forever
Since World War II, military veterans have continuously innovated and created enduring businesses like no other group in America.
By Ian Faison
Thought Leaders
Why Veterans Take the Initiative to Explore Entrepreneurship
Military experience helps vetpreneurs find success once the uniform comes off.
Entrepreneurs
3 Internet Entrepreneurs Finding Ways to Give Back
Let their examples inspire you.
By Mark Daoust
Thought Leaders
This Injured Veteran Regained His Passion Building an Electric Bike Business
Chris Nolte was an avid cyclist before a debilitating back injury suffered in Iraq. He got back on the road and is helping others, too.
By Kira Halevy
Business News
6 Small Businesses Worth Supporting This Holiday Season
Buying from small businesses strengthens the backbone of the economy.
By Carol Roth
Thought Leaders
Taking Command: The Crew Is Only as Good as the Captain
There were only good sailors on the USS Montpelier, but a new commander was needed to make them a great crew.
By Ron LaSalvia
Business News
Remember the Forgotten Military Veterans of World War II
Then, as now, the American armed services were a mosaic as varied as the nation itself. Let us honor all who served on Veteran's Day.
By Chad Storlie
Buying a Franchise
Veteran Franchisees, We Salute You (Infographic)
More veterans are embracing their entrepreneurial side. Check out these facts and figures.
By Carly Okyle
Buying a Franchise
How the Printing Biz Was a Better Deal for This U.S. Military Veteran
Greg Kingsbury of Arizona is thriving as a franchisee with Better Deal Printing, a company uniquely positioned to give back to the veteran community.
Buying a Franchise
From Battlefield to Business: These Companies Are Looking to Hire Veterans
Skills honed during military service transfer naturally to franchise ownership.
By Jason Daley
Business Accounting
A Franchisee Who Supports Veterans Beyond the Battlefield
Michael O'Neill runs his JDog Junk Removal and Hauling franchise in accordance with the Soldier's Creed.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Meet the Ambitious Franchisees Who Turned Modest Investments Into Bustling Businesses
Low-cost franchises are proving lucrative for those willing to put the time and energy into building them up.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
How This Army Vet Found Camaraderie in a Burger Franchise
Not even 30 years old, Daniel Kemelman has brought skills from his time in the National Guard into his Bareburger restaurant.
By Carly Okyle
Business Funding
Veterans Are Natural Born Entrepreneurs
Discipline, training and organization can be tapped for financial victory.
By Jesse Torres
Building a Business
Thank You for Your Service – 4 Business Funding Programs for Veterans
A grateful nation gives its warriors at least a bit of help making the transition from military life to launching their own businesses.
By Kedma Ough
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: How I Turned Military Lessons Into Business Success
Andrew Wilson hasn't let the fact that he's spent five of the last 10 years deployed slow him down as a franchisee.
By Kate Taylor