Whether starting a franchise, or becoming a franchisee, you are in charge. If you’re a veteran and thinking of franchising your business, you may want to think about your ideal owners. Are they veterans, or maybe even families of the military? You can differentiate your brand by growing with owners who, like you, understand serving their country. By Dawn Abbamondi

You Are in Command Now

Whether starting a franchise, or becoming a franchisee, you are in charge.

Veteran Franchisors

If you’re a veteran and thinking of franchising your business, you may want to think about your ideal owners. Are they veterans, or maybe even families of the military? You can differentiate your brand by growing with owners who, like you, understand serving their country.

Then, share your brand and the opportunity along with the culture, work ethic and mission for expansion with these like-minded, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Those who see your philosophy and leadership as a positive trait will want to follow in your footsteps.

No matter what your industry, type of business or day-to-day life as an owner, you can share your perspective with potential franchisee candidates. Offer your mentorship and guidance along with the systems, processes and brand you have established as you become a franchisor.

Franchising helps the economy, by offering aspiring entrepreneurs – prior military personnel – to not only start, but to develop a successful business of their own.

Veteran Franchisees

As you re-enter civilian life after serving your country, you may be looking for your next career. You may be seeking leadership from someone who has been through and can relate to you and your military experience. Veteran- focused franchise ownership is a good option. Become a part of your community, as a business owner and leader continuing to make a difference in the lives of others.

Owning your own business gives you the freedom and control to make decisions to achieve your own financial and personal goals. Choosing a franchise brand reduces the risk of starting up a business independently because it has a solid brand, marketing strategy to develop customers and processes to serve each customer.

You can start up faster, knowing how much you will need to invest as well as the potential revenue from operating the business (if they share an Item 19, Financial Performance Representation, in their FDD).

You can be in command… of your own business, your future and your income. It is time to become a franchisee and own your own business.

Now, all you have to do is decide to go for it.

Dawn Abbamondi

Dawn Abbamondi, vice president of marketing and brand development at SMB Franchise Advisors, has over 20 years of extensive franchising experience in the coffee, food, convenience, gift and floral industries. Abbamondi leads the areas of marketing, social media, public relations, web development and lead generation. SMBFranchising.com, 215-370-7998, Dawn@SMBFranchising.com