VETREPRENEUR® VIRTUAL FRANCHISE FAIR
Explore 7 Home Service Franchises. Live. In One Afternoon.
Meet real franchise teams, hear 15-minute first looks, and join 1:1 conversations– all virtually.
- Sep 18
- 12 - 3 pm EDT
- 100% Virtual
- Free to Attend
No experience needed. Attendance is for candidates who meet certain financial and timing criteria. A short readiness check is included in registration.
HOW IT WORKS
Three Simple Steps
This isn’t about choosing a franchise in one afternoon. It’s about getting a first look at franchise ownership, learning what questions to ask and beginning a structured process to determine whether franchising—and which opportunities—may be right for you.
- Explore
Get a first look at how different Home Services franchise models work.
- Connect
Join 1:1 conversations with the franchise teams that interest you.
- Decide
Use what you learn to identify what deserves a closer look with your Veteran Franchise Coach.
VETREPRENEUR® VIRTUAL FRANCHISE FAIR
Could Home Services Be Your Path to Business Ownership?
Explore Home Services franchise opportunities through live First Look sessions. Hear directly from franchise representatives and current franchise owners, ask questions and connect 1:1 with participating franchise teams—all from wherever you are. And it’s all at no cost to you!
– No Experience Needed -
Attendance is available to qualified candidates.
Complete the short Readiness Check to see if you qualify.
VETREPRENEUR® VIRTUAL FRANCHISE FAIR
Could Home Services Be Your Path to Business Ownership?
Explore Home Services franchise opportunities through live First Look sessions. Hear directly from franchise representatives and current franchise owners, ask questions and connect 1:1 with participating franchise teams—all from wherever you are. And it’s all at no cost to you!
September 18 • 12-3 pm EDT
Attendance is available to qualified candidates. Complete the short Readiness Check to see if you qualify.
WHY HOME SERVICES?
Think About How Often We Pay Someone Else to Do It.
Mow the lawn. Fix the AC. Paint the house. Manage a property. Repair what breaks.
Homeowners increasingly turn to professionals to save time, solve problems and take care of work they can’t—or simply don’t want to—do themselves.
Behind each of those everyday needs is a business. This event gives you a first look at what it could be like to own one.
Why this is Different
This isn’t about choosing a franchise in one afternoon. It’s about getting a first look at franchise ownership, learning what questions to ask and beginning a structured process to determine whether franchising—and which opportunities—may be right for you.
Learn
Get a first look at how different Home Services franchise models work.
Evaluate
Ask questions and connect directly with franchise representatives and current owners.
Decide
Use what you learn to identify what deserves a closer look with your Veteran Franchise Coach.
Why this is Different
This isn’t about choosing a franchise in one afternoon. It’s about getting a first look at franchise ownership, learning what questions to ask and beginning a structured process to determine whether franchising—and which opportunities—may be right for you.
Learn
- Meet vetted franchise brands.
- Hear directly from franchisors and franchise owners.
- Ask questions.
Evaluate
- Continue into your Discovery Call.
- Review your goals.
- Receive personalized recommendations.
Decide
- Move through Vetrepreneur’s proven coaching process.
- Validate opportunities.
- Make a confident decision.
GET STARTED AND SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
Complete Your Readiness Profile
Once completed, qualified candidates will be able to attend the first look experience on September 18 and move forward with a Franchise Coach.
A few questions to map your fit
What is your branch of service?
Select the option that best describes your military connection.
Why this matters: This helps us understand your background
and route your readiness profile correctly.
How much liquid cash do you have?
Liquid cash includes cash or access to retirement accounts or investments that can be liquidated into cash.
Why this matters: Franchise options vary by available capital, so this helps us narrow the right starting point.
What is your net worth?
Net worth is calculated as the total value of your assets minus your total liabilities.
Why this matters: Some brands and funding paths look at the full financial picture, not just cash on hand.
How would you describe your credit score?
Why this matters: Credit can affect funding conversations and timing, but it does not define the whole picture.
Do you plan to open your franchise in New York or Washington state?
Why this matters: Some states have different franchise registration rules, so routing matters.
If you decide to pursue franchising, when do you plan to open?
Why this matters: Your timing helps us match the conversation to where you are now.
Please select your time zone.
Why this matters: This helps us connect you with the right coach availability.
Where should we send your next step?
We’ll use this to respond to your request and route your readiness check.
Financial readiness questions are used to route the right next step. Funding access does not equal ownership readiness.
Why We Ask for Financial Information. Many franchisors have minimum requirements for capital, net worth, and credit score. Sharing this information upfront helps ensure you’re matched with the right franchise opportunities from the start. Your information is secure and will never be shared without your permission.
YOUR PATH TO FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
Explore. Connect. See What Deserves a Closer Look.
Franchise First Look
- Webinar Session Duration: 15 min each
- 7 Vetted Franchise Brands
- 1:1 Conversations: 20 min with a Rep
- Platform: 100% Virtual
AFTER EVENT: GO DIRECT TO THE FRANCHISE OR SCHEDULE YOUR DISCOVERY CALL
Unlock Your Potential with Vetrepreneur® Franchise Coaching
- Cost: Zero
- Time Duration: 10 Steps / 10 Weeks
- Format: Personal Franchise Coaching
- Tools: Vetrepreneur® Portal platform
- Franchise Matching? Yes
- Territory Checked? Yes
- Goal: Find out if franchise ownership is right for you, which franchise is right for you and guide you to a confident decision point.
- No Obligation: Business ownership is not for everyone. You are free to exit the process at any point with no obligation.
- Step 1: Readiness Check and Self Assessment
- Step 2: Attend Virtual Franchise Fair (Group)
- Step 3: Discovery Call
- Step 4: Presentation of Franchise Options
- Step 5: Franchisor Calls
- Step 6: Funding
- Step 7: FDD Review
- Step 8: Validation
- Step 9: Discovery Day
- Step 10: Franchise Award!
You Know the Services. Now Explore the Businesses Behind Them.
You may already pay someone to maintain your lawn, repair your HVAC, paint your home or manage a property. But what does it look like from the owner’s side of the business?
The Vetrepreneur® Virtual Franchise Fair gives qualified Veterans and military families a structured way to find out. During the live virtual event, choose from moderated 15-minute First Look sessions and hear directly from franchise representatives and current franchise owners.
Each 15-minute First Look gets quickly to what matters—how the business works, what the owner actually does, the challenges, support and ownership experience—then gives you a chance to ask your own questions.
Want to go deeper? Connect 1:1 with participating franchise teams that interest you. After the Fair, your next step is a Discovery Call with a Veteran Franchise Coach to review what you learned and determine the best path forward.
The Featured Brands Are Just the Beginning
The franchises featured during First Look are examples of what’s possible—not personalized recommendations.
Home Services is the theme, but your options don’t stop there. During your Discovery Call, your Veteran Franchise Coach will help you take a closer look at your goals, lifestyle, skills, interests, location and financial resources. If a participating franchise caught your interest, your Coach can help you continue exploring it. You can also explore additional opportunities from more than 600 franchise brands that may fit what you’re looking for.
Our mission isn’t to sell you a franchise—it’s to help you make a confident, informed decision.
Vetrepreneur® Franchise Coaching builds on more than two decades of experience helping shape the Veteran business movement—and brings that experience to helping Veterans evaluate franchise ownership with confidence.
Features:
- Live Franchise First Looks: Hear directly from franchise representatives and current franchise owners, with live attendee Q&A.
- 1:1 Franchise Conversations: Connect directly with participating franchise teams you want to explore further.
- One-on-One Coaching: Meet with a Veteran Franchise Coach after the Fair to review what you learned and determine your best path forward.
- Franchise Exploration & Matching: Continue exploring a participating franchise or consider additional opportunities aligned with your goals.
- Exclusive Resources: Access the Vetrepreneur® Portal, assessments, tools and information.
- Proven 10-Step Coaching Process: Move from exploration toward a confident, informed decision.
- No Cost or Obligation: For qualified Veterans and military families.
Home Services Event Agenda
Explore 7 Home Services franchise opportunities through live First Look sessions, hear directly from franchise representatives and current franchise owners, then connect 1:1 with participating franchise teams you want to learn more about. Choose the industries that interest you most. Franchise brands will be revealed when the lobby opens.
12:00-12:10 PM
Welcome / Orientation
12:15-12:30 PM
First Look 1:
Lawn Care
First Look 5:
Heating & Air Conditioning
12:35-12:50 PM
First Look 2:
Screen Repair & Installation
First Look 6:
Residential Property Management
12:55-1:10 PM
First Look 3:
Painting & Property Improvement
First Look 7:
Plumbing & Drain Services
1:15-1:30 PM
First Look 4:
Property Restoration
12:10–3:00 PM – 1:1 FRANCHISE CONVERSATIONS
Connect 1:1 with participating franchise teams to ask questions and explore opportunities that interest you. Visit a franchise’s 1:1 booth to connect with an available representative, or join a scheduled conversation if you’ve been invited.
Build your own event experience. Attend the First Looks you want, visit franchise booths and connect directly with representatives.
3:00 PM
NEXT — Schedule Your Discovery Call with a Franchise Coach.
Attend what interests you. The full schedule is published in advance so you can plan around it. All times Eastern. The goal isn’t to choose a franchise during the event—it’s to learn and prepare for your Discovery Call.
"Vetrepreneur® made the path to franchise ownership a seamless experience. Their online tools and coaching support created an easy to understand step-by-step approach. We really appreciate how our coach Doug was by our side to guide us through the process. Not only did Vetrepreneur® help map out the process, they pointed us to resources when needed. Thanks Vetrepreneur® for your support!!"
– Ralph and Sherri B., Franchisees, Army National Guard veteran
Why Choose Vetrepreneur® Franchise Coaching?
Veteran-Centric Approach
Designed by Veterans, for Veterans, ensuring relevant and practical content.
Proven Track Record
Alumni testimonials below showcase the transformative impact of our program.
Comprehensive Program
Our 10-step program addresses the critical aspects of exploring, evaluating and moving toward franchise ownership.
Flexible Learning
Engage with program materials from anywhere.
Access to over 600 Franchise Opportunities
In partnership with:
TESTIMONIALS
Proud Vetrepreneurs®
"The mentorship was invaluable"
Our coach, Doug Hoerster, provided expert guidance, encouragement, and valuable resources throughout the entire process. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner on our path to franchise ownership.”
Jeff M.
Cruise Planners Franchisee
Air Force Veteran
"Others were in awe of Vetrepreneur's® support"
“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.”
David V.
Hounds Town Franchisee
Navy veteran
"All partners he recommended offered great insight!"
“My coach was a great franchise coach, he was able to connect me with a franchise that without his guidance I would not have even considered as an option for me.”
Juanita B.
College Hunks Franchisee
Navy veteran
"Wasn't pushy or salesy and took the time to get to know me."
“My coach presented me multiple options, and helped me narrow them down based on my background and desires.”
Beau M.
Fastest Labs Franchisee
Army veteran
See if you qualify and join a community of Veterans and their familties who are dedicated to achieving their dreams of business ownership. Together, we’ll turn your military skills into entrepreneurial success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vetrepreneur® Franchise Coaching cost?
Our services are 100% free. Vetrepreneur is a veteran-owned business and may receive referral fees from participating franchise partners which enables us to provide our services for free. This is similar to a recruiting firm or headhunter model. We work with approximately 600 different franchises across 15 different franchise industries and are able to add new ones on an as-needed basis. Other entities involved in your due diligence process will obviously charge you fees if you use them, including lenders, lawyers and accountants.
Can I bring my spouse or partner with me?
Absolutely, you can bring in a cosigner or partner(s) to join your venture. In fact, having multiple stakeholders who are deeply invested in the business’s success often increases the likelihood of achieving high levels of success. This can include groups of veterans, family members, cosigners, or any combination thereof. The best part is, you can all engage in discussions with your coach collectively, ensuring everyone is aligned and contributing to the business’s prosperity.
What do I need to qualify?
To qualify for working with a franchise coach, you should meet the following criteria:
Credit Score: Maintain a credit score of 680 or higher.
Liquid Capital: Have at least $50,000 in liquid capital available for investment.
Net Worth: Possess a net worth of at least $150,000.
Timeline: Be prepared to open your franchise within the next 12 months.
Once you meet these qualifications, you’re ready to engage our services. To get started, simply fill out the form provided above.
For clarification:
- Liquid capital encompasses cash, savings, money market accounts, retirement funds, stocks, or mutual funds that can be converted into cash within 7 days.
- Net worth is calculated as the total value of your assets minus your total liabilities. Include items like your home, real estate, investments, vehicles, retirement accounts, bonds, stocks, cash, and other valuable assets. Deduct any outstanding mortgages, loans, credit card debt, or other liabilities from your total assets.
How do I access program materials?
All program materials will either be available online or sent to you via email.
If I start the Coaching process, am I obligated to go through the whole process of buying a franchise?
Business ownership is not for everyone. In fact, it’s not for most people. Our goal is to enable you to decide if it is for you by walking you through a comprehensive, 10-step, 10-week process. You may exit the process at any point you are able to make that decision.
How comprehensive is your Franchise Coaching service?
Most franchise consultants are a one-man band with a wide variety of experience level and service consistency. By contrast, Vetrepreneur is a team of professionals dedicated to helping you find your best path to owning and operating your own business. You’ll have access your dedicated person Franchise Coach, client support team and franchise portal access with information and resources needed throughout your journey. We have connections to funding & loan experts, CPAs, accountants, credit repair specialists and legal specialists as needed along the way.
Can I get a list of franchises?
A critically important part of the Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching process is matching you with Franchises that align with you in our six key areas: your why, your fears, current and desired lifestyle, skills and interests, geographical preferences and financial resources. Our process ensures that you spend valuable time exploring franchises that are best suited for long term success and that you are guided and educated at every step along the journey. Conversely, shortchanging our process by going to a “franchise buffet” wastes everyone’s time and does a disservice to both the prospective franchisee as well as the franchisor.
How many franchises do you have in your inventory?
We offer a wide range of franchise opportunities to suit your needs, whether you’re interested in a home-based, brick-and-mortar, or mobile franchise. Our extensive portfolio of over 600 franchises spans 15 major industries, offering clients an average of 40 options per industry—making it easier to find a franchise that aligns with your goals and resources.
As proud members of the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), we connect you with top franchises that are designed to help you succeed.
What are franchisors looking for in a great franchise owner?
They’re looking for people who can execute their business plans in a local market. As a franchise owner, you have three primary jobs: 1. Lead your employees. 2. Manage the resources of the business. 3. Act as the face and voice of the business to customers and the community.
You don’t need to be all of those things. Few people are. But you must know your weak areas and surround yourself with others who can cover your blind spots. Specific skills and intangibles that franchisors seek include :
1. The ability to follow a proven process.
2. Build, lead, manage and inspire teams.
3. Desire to serve your community.
4. Customer and relationship-focused.
5. Self-starter.
6. Grit and determination
7. Takes advantage of the support resources at the franchisor and fellow franchisee levels.
Sound like what was expected of you in the military?
Do I need business or industry expertise or experience to get into franchising?
No! You do need to have the attributes that make for a great franchise owner. But you don’t need to be an expert. (Example: You don’t need to be an electrician to run an electrical franchise).
-You don’t need a business degree or business ownership experience.
-You don’t need an idea for a start-up business.
The franchisor will train you in everything you need to know to be successful in the business and will provide ongoing training and support. Also, just like the mentality in the military, franchisees can lean on other franchisees in the system for advice and support.
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