Veterans wholeheartedly understand the culture of teamwork. Camaraderie is an essential element to a successful organization.

Leaning on the self-discipline, leadership and dedication learned when taking the leap into post-military business life.

A military background can be in a great asset in a franchise system.

Veterans understand and appreciate the ability to work hard to create their own financial success. 

To align your brand with veterans for the long term, you must make a cultural shift to become a veteran-committed company.

Before starting your outreach campaign, understand your target audience.

VetFran’s founding member, The Dwyer Group has launched a scholarship program “Women in the Trades” and strongly encourages female veterans and military spouses to apply. The program is designed to help women achieve their dreams and goals by beginning a career in the trades.

The transition from US Army Specialist as a Military Police Officer, to that of a kilt-wearing window and exterior cleaning technician might seem odd from an outsider’s perspective. But in all reality, it makes perfect sense.

As part of the franchising industry’s support of the White House Joining Forces initiative, IFA leaders joined President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden onstage to mark the hiring of 290,000 veterans and military spouses who have been hired or trained since the launch of the initiative in 2011.

As part of the franchising industry’s support of the White House Joining Forces initiative, IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira joined President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden onstage to mark the hiring of 290,000 veterans and military spouses who have been hired or trained since the launch of the initiative in 2011. Franchising contributed almost a quarter of this total.