The Franchise Woman March/April Issue

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Vets in Franchising: From the Battlefield

to the Boardroom by Faizun Kamal

Did you know that one in seven franchises are owned by vets? Are you a vet? Did you know that one in seven franchises are owned by vets? The military taught you self-discipline, leadership and teamwork. Are you ready to use those skills to start and grow your own business?

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Many of the factors that make veterans excel within the military make them ideal franchise candidates. There are two characteristics that may seem contradictory but are, in fact, necessary to excel in a franchise. First, franchising represents a marriage between the

self-start world of entrepreneurship and the rigorous discipline needed to follow a playbook and execute a proven plan. Second, the ideal franchisee is someone who can take direction and work within guidelines provided by the franchisor, but who can also effectively


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