Entrepreneurship
The Veteran Economy Didn’t Build Itself
Today’s Veteran entrepreneurs benefit from an ecosystem decades in the making. Discover the advocacy, initiatives and people that helped build it—and what’s coming next.
Today’s Veteran entrepreneurs benefit from an ecosystem decades in the making. Discover the advocacy, initiatives and people that helped build it—and what’s coming next.
Thinking about franchise ownership after military service? This guide explains how to evaluate franchise opportunities, compare funding options, review Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), conduct validation calls, and avoid common mistakes when choosing a franchise.
The challenge isn’t finding franchise opportunities—it’s knowing which ones to trust. Discover why Veterans need a better way to evaluate franchise ownership opportunities before making one of the biggest business decisions of their lives.
Food service franchising is one of the most recognized – and demanding – business models. Explore industry trends, costs, franchise types, and what it takes to succeed.
The real estate industry includes several distinct business models, not just buying and selling homes. The main sectors include residential sales, property management, home inspection, appraisal, staging and ancillary support services. Each path offers different income structures, risk levels and opportunities for business ownership.
B2B franchise opportunities offer a different path into business ownership – one built on contracts, long-term relationships and recurring revenue. Instead of serving consumers, these businesses support other companies, creating stable, scalable models across industries like business services, IT and consulting.
Skilled trades franchises in HVAC, plumbing and electrical services offer high demand, recurring revenue and strong ownership potential – making them a natural fit for Veterans.
A 5-part conversation with Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan on franchising, leadership, and building a scalable business—featuring real-world insights for veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs.
A comprehensive overview of the home services repair sector, including market size, demand drivers, labor shortages, and what operating a repair franchise business actually looks like.
A comprehensive maintenance franchise overview covering market size, demand drivers, recurring revenue models, cost structure, and ownership realities.