... honorably discharged veterans looking to open a franchise. For more about veterans and franchise opportunities, use the VA Watchdog search .../sessearch.php?q=franchise+franchises&op=or Story here. ... off the regular $40,000 franchise fee. Veterans own five of the ... honorably discharged veterans looking to open a franchise, through the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, or Vetfran. The program is a collaboration of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the U... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAR08/nf030508-6.htm
2. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 11-09-06 #4nf110906-4.htm
... U.S. military veterans purchase franchises and receive training to operate their own businesses. Franchise companies that deal with everything from pizzas ..., a Texas company that operates seven franchise brands providing home, auto and commercial ... one of the founders of an International Franchise Association program called Vetfran. Participating companies ... their business. So far, 612 franchises have been obtained from 80 companies in ... Terry Hill. More than 150 more franchise deals with veterans are in the works ... inventory, says Richard Dayton, national franchise sales manager. More than 50 veterans have become franchise operators since it began its veteran program... http://www.vawatchdog.org/nfNOV06/nf110906-4.htm
... bottom of page. AFGHAN WAR VET SUES SUBWAY OVER LOSS OF FRANCHISES "For Subway to take my businesses without ever notifying me ...---- Soldier suing after being stripped of Subway restaurant franchises By KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS The Dallas Morning News While serving ... cover for the next reservist who finds himself in the line of franchise fire. "I want to make sure that if ever ... benefits, VA, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Subway, franchise, Army reservist click for more information -- a disabled ... the copyright owner. AFGHAN WAR VET SUES SUBWAY OVER LOSS OF FRANCHISES --"For Subway to take my businesses without ever... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfjun09/nf062209-2.htm
... Comment at bottom of page. SUBWAY RESPONDS TO VETERAN'S FRANCHISE LOSS Provides information not included in published reports. NOTE from ... earlier in the week. An Afghan war vet lost two Subway franchises and is suing . Now, Subway has provided additional information ... by independent entrepreneurs who have turned to the SUBWAY(R) franchise model to open and run their own businesses. The SUBWAY ... benefits, VA, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Subway, franchise click for more information -- a disabled veteran owned business ... permission from the copyright owner. SUBWAY RESPONDS TO VETERAN'S FRANCHISE LOSS --Provides information not included in published reports.... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfjun09/nf062609-3.htm
5. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 09-18-2007 #5 -- LITTLE CAESARS' OWNER HONORED BY VA -- "As I thought about the businesses I own, I thought what better way to say thank you to the men and women who have given so much for our nation than to provide them with a business opportunity."nf091807-5.htm
... a chance to start their own pizza franchises. VA Secretary Jim Nicholson presented Ilitch ... offering incentives for military veterans to open franchises of the Detroit-based carryout pizza ... in discounts to become a Little Caesars franchise operator: $5,000 off the franchise fee for the first store and a ..., including a full waiver of the franchise fee, $10,000 credit ... advancement of veterans in business through pizza franchise discounts. Ilitch's restaurant franchise has a program to aid any veteran ... assist veterans seeking to become Little Caesars franchise owners and looks forward to helping veterans... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfSEP07/nf091807-5.htm
6. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 08-03-2007 #9 -- LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA CELEBRATES INNOVATIVE VETERANS PROGRAM MILESTONE -- "I'm proud to be a franchisee with a company that recognizes the contributions veterans have made to our country."nf080307-9.htm
... country." Just a note on franchises. A franchise business always LOOKS good...but, it is not a franchise to print money. Franchises are hard work...and ... failure rate. Before investing in any franchise, make sure you know what you .... It has been reported that some franchise operations hide their true failure rate. ... For more on the Little Caesars veterans franchise program, use the VA Watchdog search ... civilian life), and the International Franchise Association (through its Vetfran program)... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAUG07/nf080307-9.htm
... more videos) Watch the latest videos on Youtube.com Hundreds of Sport Clips franchises across the county participated in the Veterans Day 'The Biggest Haircut Day of ... he believes strongly in supporting the military, which is why the hair-care franchise for men and boys has been offering yearlong veterans discount services since 2005. ...'t thank Sport Clips enough for their generosity.' Founded in 1995 by franchise veteran Gordon Logan and headquartered in Georgetown, TX, the privately held Sport Clips, Inc., is a sports-themed hair care franchise for men and boys with 510 stores nationwide. Sport Clips is the 'Official... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/vsop07/vsop122007-2.htm
8. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 03-11-2007 #5 -- SCAM TARGETS VETERANS IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES -- Florida company charging $800 fee for services that are free.nf031107-5.htm
... Office in Portland, the Benton County Board of Commissioners and the Benton County Veterans Service Office urge veterans, their spouses, or their families to beware of unauthorized franchises or individuals offering representation for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The current scam targeting Veterans is being run by Veterans Salute based in Florida. The ... timely service for all veterans with their claims, said Benton County Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo. The Portland VA Regional Office recommends anyone who has been contacted by an unauthorized franchise or individual to contact them at (800) 827-1000. --------------- Larry... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAR07/nf031107-5.htm
... with a boost from big business. Large franchise firms have been eager to attract vets as ... 2003 with an assist from the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative. The program was first started after ... The staffing agency knocked 25 percent off its franchise fee of $25,000. Damian ... helped through the transition initiative. "A franchise career isn't necessarily a first career ... said Amy Bannon, spokeswoman for the International Franchise Association, which oversees the program. " ... selling his interest he began looking for a franchise to acquire. A year ago, Rodriguez ... him nearly $7,500 on the franchise fee. In addition to himself, Rodriguez... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes OCT 06/newsflash10-17-2006-7.htm
10. VA Watchdog dot Org - Department of Veterans' Affairs Press Release - 09-17-2007 #1vap091707-1.htm
... recognition of his advancement of veterans in business through pizza franchise discounts. Ilitch's restaurant franchise has a program to aid any veteran interested in starting ... Veterans Enterprise will assist veterans seeking to become Little Caesars franchise owners and looks forward to helping veterans translate the ... restaurant, the program waives a $20,000 franchise fee on the first store, provides $10 ... business opportunities by a variety of franchisers through the International Franchise Association's Vetfran program. More information about ...' special benefits for veterans is available at www.franchise.org and the VA Center for Veterans Enterprise... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/vap07/vap091707-1.htm
