During his 31-year career in the U.S. Army, Jim Scalf spent 22 years in active duty, served in the Army Reserves and the National Guard, and taught for three years at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By Cindy Charette
Manduu America salutes and supports the nation’s military population on multiple levels. The company is dedicated to boosting veterans’ wellness and offering them exceptional business opportunities. By Lizzy Yeserski
International powerhouse CorporateConnections® wants military veterans to know how much the brand values their contributions and service. “We offer a 25% discount off the initial franchise fee for veterans,” said Matt Gerding, global director of franchise development. By Lizzy Yeserski
For Tom Culver, joining the Marines was a significant turning point in his life. “Marine training is designed to take individuals who are highly motivated, but raw, and instill military discipline and initiative,” Culver noted, describing the mental toughness he learned during his military career. By Jessica Jones
Franchisors are looking for franchise owners, and veterans are looking for a business opportunity – now is the time for you to connect with each other. If you’re a franchisor you may be wondering why you should focus on veterans and why you should do this now. By Dawn Abbamondi
Wayne Walker was looking for a way to enhance his internet marketing business. He and his wife had a long history of business ownership in self-storage, record retention, and document shredding, and they also built websites and did some digital marketing. By Nancy E. Williams
A multi-platform fitness concept developed from decades of industry experience, Regymen Fitness has expanded rapidly throughout the Southeast for the past three years, and now is expanding across the U.S. and into Canada. By Jessica Jones
According to Joel Carlsen, the national sales director of Bitbox ATM, as well as daily news reports on Bitcoin’s growth and popularity, now is the time to take advantage of one of the biggest trends on the planet. By Cindy Charette
Named America’s #1 Dog Training Franchise, Dog Training Elite was built on a foundation of over 40 years of experience from its founder, John Mestas. It offers seven different types of training that are not commonly found with its competitors: Obedience, Puppy Services, Service Dog Training, Personal Protection, Anxiety and Aggression Training, Service Dogs for Military/Retired Veterans, and Therapy Animal Training. By Charlotte Wagner
Richard Compton planned to open his Florida-based Handyman Matters franchise in March 2015. But when Pensacola News Journal published an article about his business a month sooner, Compton’s phone started ringing. “It put us out there, and it was a frenzy,” Compton recalled. By Lizzy Yeserski