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AMERICAN FREIGHT Welcomes New Franchise Development Manager “We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew to the team,” said Will Powell, CEO of American Freight. “His prior experience growing an up-and-coming franchise brand and passion for connecting with candidates will bring great value to our emerging franchise program.”
Andrew Millar to Lead Retailer’s Emerging Franchise Program
Prior to joining American Freight, Millar served for several years as a franchise sales specialist at a national tech repair company. He is a graduate of Abertay University in Dundee Scotland and worked in business development before relocating to the U.S.
American Freight, a leading furniture, mattress and appliance retailer, has welcomed Andrew Millar as Franchise Development Manager and tasked him with stewarding the company’s growing franchise model launched in late 2020.
“It’s an honor to join the team as they heavily invest in their new franchise program,” said Millar. “The value of American Freight’s easy to build, quick to open and highly scalable franchise model speaks for itself, and I’m committed to
through a free haircut card that could be given to an active service member or veteran. To ensure service members have the time to take advantage of this offer beyond a one-day event, free haircut cards can be redeemed through December 10, 2021.
Great Clips recognizes the tremendous commitment veterans and active military service members make to serve and protect. To show their appreciation with more than just a thank you, Great Clips introduced a campaign in 2013 that gives salons, franchisees and customers a way to give back. In 2021, for the ninth consecutive year, veterans and active service members could visit any U.S. Great Clips salon on Veterans Day and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. In addition, non-military customers who received a haircut on Veterans Day at U.S. Great Clips salons could pay it forward 56 Franchising MAGAZINE USA
Since the beginning of this program, Great Clips salons have provided over 1.7 million free haircuts to active and retired military service members, adding up to more than $23 million in complimentary haircuts. The Veterans Day offer is part of the Great Clips Great Deeds® program, which challenges everyone – corporate staff, salon owners and friends – to remember what makes the brand great: the people and the communities where they live and work. Through that loyalty and support, Great Clips contributes millions of dollars to great causes every year, such as Operation Second Chance, Operation: Fishing Freedom and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
working with prospective candidates to realize these benefits and claim their territory while it’s still available.” American Freight Furniture and Mattress was established in Lima, Ohio, in 1994. The company grew to its current nationwide footprint by adding and rebranding nearly 130 former Sears Outlets and more than 30 former FFO Home locations in 2020. The rebrand expanded American Freight’s product assortment to include furniture, mattresses and appliances. American Freight was acquired by Franchise Group, Inc. in 2020. The company has more than 360 locations across 40 states and Puerto Rico. For more information or to inquire about franchising, visit OwnAmericanFreight.com
Congressional House Members Introduce Bill to Expand Franchise Opportunity for Veterans It was recently announced from the IFA that Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan bill, Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2021 (H.R. 5920). The legislation would provide veterans with a 25% tax credit on the initial franchise fee, which the prospective veteran franchisee can elect to pass to the franchisor in exchange for a discount of equivalent value up front. IFA has long supported this legislation that would expand entrepreneurship opportunities for veterans. READ MORE
