Over the years, Phil Dushey, CEO and president of the Global Financial Training Program, has trained many military veterans to be successful financial brokers in the world of commercial finance. By Elice Morgenson
As people become increasingly concerned with the environment, interest in solar options has grown exponentially. Switching to solar can reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint and monthly electric bill while positively impacting the environment. By Elice Morgenson
During the 2022 International Franchise Association Convention in San Diego, VetFran hosted a seminar titled: “Winning the War for Talent.” Sponsored by USAA, this session brought together veterans, nonprofit leaders, and business owners. By Eric Johnson
There is no question that the skills and discipline U.S. military service members bring to the table set them up for success in business ownership and beyond. There is a question, however, of how to find a franchise that aligns with such respected core values. By Brianna Bohn
Jeff Hotz is more than just a top HomeVestors® of America franchisee based out of Columbus, Ohio. He is a living example of what hard work, dedication and loyalty deliver after 14 years of service in the U.S. Navy and Marines. By Heidi Lubrani
Anthony Mitchell joined the Marine Corps straight out of high school and served as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator primarily stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After serving his four-year enlistment and then starting several small businesses, Mitchell’s friend and current business partner, Steve Garibell, came up with the idea to partner in a Hounds Town USA franchise. By Cindy Charette
U.S. veterans and retired military personnel are quite often great candidates for franchise business ownership. A retired career military woman or man has unique experience and knowledge that can be a perfect match for franchise brands, whether it is specific technical training that suits a particular industry, leadership experience, or just the maturity that comes with their past 10 or 20 year commitment to the military. By Dawn Abbamondi
L.A. Bikini is bringing the ancient technique of sugaring to today’s consumer. A simpler and safer form of hair removal, sugaring uses an all-natural sugar paste formulation to remove unwanted hair without the harsh chemicals of waxing. By Jorgette Krsulic
For more than 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration has been known for exceeding clients’ expectations with the highest-quality customer service for homeowners recovering from the unexpected. John Conway, director of franchise development, shared some exciting insight on plans in the pipeline. By Heidi Lubrani
Since being founded in 2015, iCode has shown explosive growth and is expected to have 100 or more franchises by the end of the year. Currently, the computer-science education franchise is enrolling for summer camps, which make up approximately 40% of its annual revenue and act as a slingshot into fall enrollments that typically range from 200 to 400 families per location. By Brianna Bohn