Congratulations on starting your amazing journey path toward owning and operating your own business through franchising. Franchising is a beautiful hybrid between working for a company and starting your own business from scratch.
Congratulations on starting your amazing journey path toward owning and operating your own business through franchising. Franchising is a beautiful hybrid between working for a company and starting your own business from scratch.
Step 1 - Franchising Bootcamp
Step 1 of the Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching process will educate you on the basics of franchising to see if franchising could be the right path for you. In Step 1, we’ll also dispel some myths about franchising and educate you on some basics of what you’ll need to know to move forward.
Hear from veteran-owned franchisees and get the inside track on what they think about franchising. Hear how they become their own boss and get invaluable firsthand insider info. These insights will help you in deciding if franchising may be right for you.
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop: Interview with Franchisee and Army veteran Rick Webster of Floor Coverings International. The VetSpeak is sponsored by Floor Coverings International.
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop: Interview with Franchisee and Marine Corps veteran Josh Ambrose of Mosquito Hunters. The VetSpeak is sponsored by Happinest.
Glossary of Common Franchising Terms
Cooperative advertising: A form of advertising where the franchisor and franchisee share the cost of promoting the franchise brand.
Encroachment: A situation where a franchisor or another franchisee opens a new franchise location in a territory already claimed by another franchisee.
Franchise: An agreement between the owner of a trademark or trade name (the franchisor) and an individual or company (the franchisee) that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s trademark and sell its products or services under certain conditions.
Franchise agreement: The legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the franchise relationship, including the rights and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): A document that the franchisor is required to provide to prospective franchisees, outlining important information about the franchise opportunity, such as the franchisor’s financial performance, the franchisee’s obligations, and any litigation or bankruptcy history.
Franchise Fee: The initial payment made by the franchisee to the franchisor for the right to operate a franchise.
Franchisee: an individual or company that holds a franchise for the sale of goods or the operation of a service.
Franchisor: An individual or company that sells or grants a franchise for the sale of goods or the operation of a service.
Goodwill: The reputation and value of the franchise brand and its products and services.
Marketing fund: A fund established by the franchisor to promote the franchise brand, which franchisees are typically required to contribute to.
Operations manual: A document that provides the franchisee with detailed information on how to operate the franchise, including policies and procedures for everything from hiring employees to maintaining inventory.
Proven system: The franchisor’s established method of doing business, including its trademark, products, services, and operational procedures.
Renewal: The process of extending the franchise agreement for an additional term.
Royalty fee: A recurring fee paid by the franchisee to the franchisor for ongoing use of the franchisor’s trademark and access to its products and services.
Termination: The process of ending the franchise agreement before its expiration date.
Territory: The geographic area in which the franchisee has the exclusive right to operate a franchise.
Trademark: A symbol, word, or phrase used to identify and distinguish a company’s products or services from those of other companies.
Hear from veteran-owned franchisees and get the inside track on what they think about franchising. Hear how they become their own boss and get invaluable firsthand insider info. These insights will help you in deciding if franchising may be right for you.
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop: Interview with Franchisee and Army veteran Rick Webster of Floor Coverings International. The VetSpeak is sponsored by Floor Coverings International.
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop: Interview with Franchisee and Marine Corps veteran Josh Ambrose of Mosquito Hunters. The VetSpeak is sponsored by Happinest.
Glossary of Common Franchising Terms
Cooperative advertising: A form of advertising where the franchisor and franchisee share the cost of promoting the franchise brand.
Encroachment: A situation where a franchisor or another franchisee opens a new franchise location in a territory already claimed by another franchisee.
Franchise: An agreement between the owner of a trademark or trade name (the franchisor) and an individual or company (the franchisee) that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s trademark and sell its products or services under certain conditions.
Franchise agreement: The legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the franchise relationship, including the rights and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): A document that the franchisor is required to provide to prospective franchisees, outlining important information about the franchise opportunity, such as the franchisor’s financial performance, the franchisee’s obligations, and any litigation or bankruptcy history.
Franchise Fee: The initial payment made by the franchisee to the franchisor for the right to operate a franchise.
Franchisee: an individual or company that holds a franchise for the sale of goods or the operation of a service.
Franchisor: An individual or company that sells or grants a franchise for the sale of goods or the operation of a service.
Goodwill: The reputation and value of the franchise brand and its products and services.
Marketing fund: A fund established by the franchisor to promote the franchise brand, which franchisees are typically required to contribute to.
Operations manual: A document that provides the franchisee with detailed information on how to operate the franchise, including policies and procedures for everything from hiring employees to maintaining inventory.
Proven system: The franchisor’s established method of doing business, including its trademark, products, services, and operational procedures.
Renewal: The process of extending the franchise agreement for an additional term.
Royalty fee: A recurring fee paid by the franchisee to the franchisor for ongoing use of the franchisor’s trademark and access to its products and services.
Termination: The process of ending the franchise agreement before its expiration date.
Territory: The geographic area in which the franchisee has the exclusive right to operate a franchise.
Trademark: A symbol, word, or phrase used to identify and distinguish a company’s products or services from those of other companies.
Franchising Bootcamp Team
Bootcamp Video (Recording is an attended Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop)
- First 35 Minutes - Primary franchise information.
- Last 25 Minutes - About coaching and audience Q&A answered.
Franchise Coach:
Chris Hale
Host:
Rachel Pitts
Funding Expert:
Kayla Lopez
Funding Expert:
Kayla Lopez
What You’ll Gain
- Insights about franchising and what it takes to become a franchisee.
- Learn about Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching.
- Hear from veteran franchisees, their experiences and becoming their own boss.
- Understanding the lingo with the Glossary.
Required Tasks to Complete
Franchising is a great way to open a business with no experience required and less risk than starting a business from scratch.
In less than one hour, we’ll teach you Franchising 101, we’ll debunk the five myths of franchising, we’ll tell you why veterans are so well suited for franchising, go over our franchise coaching services and we’ll finish with a Q&A session.
If you don’t already have this scheduled, watch your email for a link to be sent.
Learn about the Coaching roadmap, the steps and what you are expected to get out of the process.
- Next Step - Self Assessment
Thank you for your interest in Franchise Coaching. Based on the timeline you gave us during your initial registration, login credentials and access to Step 2 will become available and will be emailed to you as you get closer to when you plan on opening your franchise. Franchising and preparation information will be emailed to you overtime to aid you in taking the necessary steps to move forward with a franchise coach.
Additional steps here in the portal will become available as you move forward with your coach. Step 2 involves a thorough self-assessment and taking a deeper dive into who you are and the types of franchising sectors to help us find the right fit for you. A thorough self-assessment prepares you for a Discovery Meeting with your Franchise Coach.”
Congratulations on starting your amazing journey path toward owning and operating your own business through franchising. Franchising is a beautiful hybrid between working for a company and starting your own business from scratch.
I want you to stop and ponder for a moment Think about all of the major decisions you’ve made in your life: joining the military, leaving the military, entering the civilian workforce, choosing a college or trade school, getting married, who to marry, having children and buying your first home.
Choosing to go into franchising is no different. It is a decision that will affect your life in a major way. So why go it alone?. That’s where our franchise coaching service educates and supports you with a combination of an experienced team of franchise professionals and a portal that reinforces with content, tools and decision matrices. It’s the most comprehensive franchise coaching tool available. It’s available only to the military community. And it’s free!
Step 1 - Franchise Bootcamp
Step 1 of the Vetrepeneur Franchise Coaching process will educate you on the basics of franchising to see if franchising could be the right path for you. In Step 1, we’ll also dispel some myths about franchising and educate you on some basics of what you’ll need to know to move forward.
Franchise Coach:
Chris Hale
Host:
Rachel Pitts
Funding Expert:
Kayla Lopez
Required Tasks to Complete
- Watch the Franchise Bootcamp video above and educate yourself on Franchising 101.
- Watch the “What is Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching video below.
Bootcamp Resources
Hear from veteran-owned franchisees and get the inside track on what they think about franchising. Hear how they become their own boss and get invaluable firsthand insider info. These insights will help you in deciding if franchising may be right for you.
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop: Interview with Franchisee and Marine Corps veteran Josh Ambrose of Mosquito Hunters. The VetSpeak is sponsored by Happinest.
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop: Interview with Franchisee and Army veteran Rick Webster of Floor Coverings International. The VetSpeak is sponsored by Floor Coverings International.
Glossary of Common Franchising Terms
Cooperative advertising: A form of advertising where the franchisor and franchisee share the cost of promoting the franchise brand.
Encroachment: A situation where a franchisor or another franchisee opens a new franchise location in a territory already claimed by another franchisee.
Franchise: An agreement between the owner of a trademark or trade name (the franchisor) and an individual or company (the franchisee) that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s trademark and sell its products or services under certain conditions.
Franchise agreement: The legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the franchise relationship, including the rights and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): A document that the franchisor is required to provide to prospective franchisees, outlining important information about the franchise opportunity, such as the franchisor’s financial performance, the franchisee’s obligations, and any litigation or bankruptcy history.
Franchise Fee: The initial payment made by the franchisee to the franchisor for the right to operate a franchise.
Franchisee: an individual or company that holds a franchise for the sale of goods or the operation of a service.
Franchisor: An individual or company that sells or grants a franchise for the sale of goods or the operation of a service.
Goodwill: The reputation and value of the franchise brand and its products and services.
Marketing fund: A fund established by the franchisor to promote the franchise brand, which franchisees are typically required to contribute to.
Operations manual: A document that provides the franchisee with detailed information on how to operate the franchise, including policies and procedures for everything from hiring employees to maintaining inventory.
Proven system: The franchisor’s established method of doing business, including its trademark, products, services, and operational procedures.
Renewal: The process of extending the franchise agreement for an additional term.
Royalty fee: A recurring fee paid by the franchisee to the franchisor for ongoing use of the franchisor’s trademark and access to its products and services.
Termination: The process of ending the franchise agreement before its expiration date.
Territory: The geographic area in which the franchisee has the exclusive right to operate a franchise.
Trademark: A symbol, word, or phrase used to identify and distinguish a company’s products or services from those of other companies.
Franchise Bootcamp
- Educate yourself on the basics of franchising
- Introduction to Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching process
- Determine if franchising is suitable for you
Goal
Educate yourself on the basics of franchising.
Step Completion
Take time to educate yourself on franchising and the 10-step franchise coaching process.
Topics Covered:
- Franchising 101
- Debunking the five myths of franchising
- Vetrepreneur’s 10-Step process to franchise ownership overview
- Reasons why veterans are well suited for franchising
- Introduction to our Franchise Coaches
Duration:
- Less than one hour
Conclusion:
- Q&A session: We answered popular questions from veterans interested in franchising
Ready to talk with a Franchise Coach?
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*By filling out the form and scheduling your discovery call, Steps 2 and 3 will unlock. Additional steps will unlock as you progress with your franchise coach.
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The Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching system is unlike other ways to look for a franchise. Here's why:
This system enables military veterans to achieve their business ownership dreams through franchising by guiding them through a simple 10-step proven process from discovery and selection to owning their own business.
Our team is comprised of veterans and patriots and we know the unique advantages and challenges to franchising from the veterans’ perspective.
We’ve been working with veterans and franchising since the company was founded in 2001. We created the National Veteran Owned Business Association in 2008 and maintain a close partnership with this venerable organization. We created Vetrepreneur® magazine and its predecessor Veterans Business Journal in 2004. We advocated for the government to meet its service-disabled, veteran-owned small business goal. We advocated for the passage of state laws mandating use of veterans in state contracts resulting in 28 additional states passing laws between 2006 and 2012. We created the Buy Veteran movement in 2009 which encourages all Americans to buy products and services from veteran-owned businesses. Finally, we created the Vetrepreneur of the Year® program in 2006.
If you’re looking for a franchise buffet, you’ve come to the wrong place. Our system matches you to franchise opportunities based on five factors: desired lifestyle, skills and interests, geographic preferences and financial resources. Most veterans we work with end up choosing a business they never envisioned themselves in.
As a member of the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), we have partnerships with about 600 of the top franchises in the United States in all sectors of franchising.
We educate and support you through the entire process. Everyone’s journey is unique, but you could be awarded in as little as 10 weeks!
Most franchise consultants are a one-man band. Vetrepreneur is a team of professionals dedicated to helping you find your best path to owning and operating your own business. We have connections to funding & loan experts, CPAs, accountants, credit repair specialists and legal specialists as needed along the way.
Franchise Coaches:
Chris Hale
George DeCoux
Doug Hoerster
Sarah Brown
Judd Conatser
Here in our franchise portal, you’ll have access to additional information, resources and tools as you progress through your jouney with you coach. It’s also, here where you’ll be presented franchise options you’re coach will review with you once you’ve progressed to Step four.
Involving family, partners, or friends in franchise coaching is beneficial because it provides essential emotional support, diverse perspectives, and shared commitment, all of which are crucial for the success of the franchise. Their participation could increase the potential for additional investment, further strengthening the financial foundation of the venture. This collaborative approach fosters a stronger foundation for making informed decisions and navigating the complexities of running a franchise.
Business ownership is not for everyone. In fact, it’s not for most people. So you are free to exit the process at any point with no obligation.
Vetrepreneur Franchisee Interviews
Hear from veteran-owned franchisees and get the inside track on what they think about franchising. Hear how they become their own boss and get invaluable firsthand insider info.
Vetrepreneur Alumni
“Chris stood by our side every step of the way, dedicating his time and expertise to help us find the perfect fit for our entrepreneurial goals. His in-depth knowledge of the franchise industry, coupled with his genuine commitment to our success, made the journey all the more pleasant and rewarding. We wholeheartedly recommend working with Vetrepreneur® to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to embark on their franchise journey.”
Julio C., Franchisee
Home Cleaning Franchisees
Army veteran
“Chris and his team supported and explained every step of our process, using the service was free and the end result of the mentorship, encouragement and support was invaluable. On our franchise approval day there were 12 other potential franchisees, when I spoke about Vetrepreneur® and what support we had they were all in awe!”
David V., Franchisee
Pet Care Franchisees
Navy veteran
“After I connected the dots with how franchising worked, my franchise coach started looking for the right match for me. My coach was the perfect contact for me to get started in my journey of owning a business. I refer my coach anytime anyone asks me how to get started.”
Caleb S., Franchisee
House Detailing Franchisee
Marine Corps veteran
Self Assessment – Prepare for your Discovery Call
Tasks to Complete
Track your progress by click the “Check Mark” as you complete each task.
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Task 1
Watch the Franchise Bootcamp Video
This bootcamp will give you a solid introduction into franchising 101 and provide undertanding to the pathway to franchise ownership. -
Task 2
Schedule Your
Discovery Call
This will be your first conversation with your franchise coach.
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