Columns November 2025 Archives | Franchise Dictionary Magazine

31 10, 2025

Passion & Purpose

Tatyana Stemkovski2025-10-31T22:38:06-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: certified franchise consultant, FranServe|

Dr. Darryl Swift, a Certified Franchise Consultant with FranServe, Inc., made a phenomenal parallel recently in a social media post. Dr. Swift wrote that the teaching profession and franchising are very similar. Here’s what Dr. Swift wrote, “Educators do more than teach. They plan, motivate, adapt, and inspire. Franchising is similar, whereas franchisees plan their day with ready-made curriculum, provide a meaningful impact on the community, provide flexible scheduling and provide clear operational support. By Don Clayton

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31 10, 2025

Corporate Cleaning Group: Honoring & Elevating Veterans

Tatyana Stemkovski2025-10-31T22:29:41-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: cleaning service for commercial facilities, Corporate Cleaning Group, specific cleaning needs|

Corporate Cleaning Group has established itself as the premier cleaning service for commercial facilities for more than 30 years, taking a boutique approach that allows clients to personalize their service to address their specific cleaning needs. The company is proud of its network of franchisees, who have played a key role in its longevity and success. By Kelsi Trinidad

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31 10, 2025

Serve Your Future

Tatyana Stemkovski2025-10-31T22:44:44-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: entrepreneurship, International Franchise Association (IFA), Veterans Franchise Initiative, VetFran|

For veterans stepping out of uniform and into entrepreneurship, franchising offers a powerful pathway. With organizations like VetFran (Veterans Franchise Initiative) and the International Franchise Association (IFA) standing alongside you, you’re not going it alone. Veterans today are succeeding in franchise ownership in increasing numbers, and the signs for 2025 look strong. By Rose Mango

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31 10, 2025

FranServe, Inc.: Helping Heroes Become Business Owners

Tatyana Stemkovski2025-10-31T22:23:12-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: franchise consultant, franchising, FranServe|

Franchising has always been a great avenue for veterans; thanks to the discipline and leadership skills they develop during their military service. FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization, takes tremendous pride in supporting veterans in several ways. This includes the outstanding job its consultants do helping veterans find the right franchise to invest in. By Nancy E. Williams

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31 10, 2025

Paul Davis Restoration: A Veteran’s Journey to Finding a New Purpose

Tatyana Stemkovski2025-10-31T22:19:56-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: Paul Davis Restoration, restoration industry, strong support from the company|

When Scott Colbert left the Marine Corps and later found himself in middle management at a utility company in 2009, he felt something was missing. “At the end of the day, I don’t know what I did each day. I couldn’t see who I was serving,” he recalled. He longed for purpose, camaraderie and a mission – the very things his military career embodied. By Lizzy Yeserski

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31 10, 2025

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz: A Successful Mission

Tatyana Stemkovski2025-10-31T22:14:58-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: Blue Kangaroo Packoutz|

Hassan Cox’s transition from military service to civilian life was driven by a principle he learned in the U.S. Navy: logistics are critical to the success of any mission. By Brianna Bohn

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31 10, 2025

Ace Handyman Services: Veteran Appreciation

Paul Zboichyk2025-10-31T22:11:41-04:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: Ace Handyman Services, Hardware Services, Renovation Services|

Ace Handyman Services® has built a solid reputation for itself, representing the Ace Hardware name that people have come to depend on by providing reliable handyman work to its customers. In serving that mission, the company proudly empowers its veteran franchisees to create a second career – one where their military experience directly translates to success. By Kelsi Trinidad

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31 10, 2025

Tint World: Veteran Appreciation

Paul Zboichyk2025-11-02T17:47:22-05:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: Auto Styling, Automotive Protection, Tint World|

After 28 years of military service, Alex Guerrero wasn’t ready to slow down. The U.S. Army and Texas Army National Guard veteran – who retired as a first sergeant – had spent his career leading teams, recruiting talent and serving both stateside and abroad, including a deployment to Bosnia. By Jessica Petrucelli

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31 10, 2025

Veteran Appreciation: Choose Veterans for Their Franchising Leadership

Paul Zboichyk2025-11-02T17:46:33-05:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: franchise consulting, International Franchise Association, SMB Franchise Advisors|

When you started your business, you had to forge the path and create everything for your brand – the image, process and model. Now you are franchising and ready to seek out the next phase of franchise owners. This is a reminder to consider veterans – for all the right reasons – their drive for success, leadership skills and self-motivation. By Dawn Abbamondi

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31 10, 2025

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness®: Build Your Future

Paul Zboichyk2025-11-02T17:46:01-05:00October 31st, 2025|Tags: IV Products, Prime IV Hydration and Wellness, VIP Experience|

After a long career in corporate America, Dana Kupper was ready for something more fulfilling. “It was a little bit soul-sucking,” she admitted. “I wanted to be my own boss.” Kupper knew about Prime IV Hydration & Wellness® through her husband, Martin, who works for the corporate team. She had been receiving IVs since 2018 and already believed in the product’s merits. But she never considered owning a franchise – until one dinner changed that. By Lizzy Yeserski

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