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CO N T E N T S Why Veteran s Make Amazing Franchise Owners 3 The Benefits of Franchise Ownership for Veterans 4 Home Services Improvement Brands Top Franchise Industry for Veterans 7 Franchise Consulting Process 13
Why Veteran s Make Amazing Franchise Owners Veteran owned businesses are an essential factor in driving growth and development in the U S economy With veteran business owners stimulating the marketplace with over 1 2 trillion in sales every year it s no wonder more of our retired servicemen and women are turning to business ownership as a source of viable income Of the 2 5 million active or reserve military members 1 in 7 of them own a franchise Because of the disciplinary skills learned in the military are similar to the skills needed to run a business veterans make amazing franchise owners Much like soldiers a franchise owner must operate within specific standards and guidelines work for the franchisor s primary goal operate within a team environment and often wear uniforms As a veteran you re probably accustomed to following a system and committing to hard work You work well under stress thrive in a leadership role and have a strong sense of inner conviction These traits make veterans powerful candidates for franchise ownership From Franchise com In short veterans replicate a sense of patriotism in loyalty to their brand When they run a franchise these heroes put their best foot forward and remain true to the brand 3
The Benefits of Franchise Ownership for Veterans L OW R IS K H I G H R E WA R D Choosing a franchise takes the guesswork and uncertainty out of starting a traditional business According to U S Veterans Magazine having a corporate partner who knows the landscape and the industry makes most franchises turn key choices When you don t have to worry about marketing or coming up with an employee training manual you have more time to dedicate to making your location flourish FR A N C H IS O R S WA N T V E T E R A N S According to a recent VetFran survey 99 of surveyed franchisors think veterans are a good fit as employees 97 say that veterans make excellent franchisees 70 have brought on a veteran franchisee or corporate employee in the last year alone Franchisors are aware of the advantageous abilities veterans bring to the table and are actively looking for people like you 4
U N I Q U E S AV I N G S I N C E N T I V E S F U N D I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S If you re reading this owning some type of business has probably crossed your mind Compared to a standard self owned business franchises offer unique savings incentives and funding opportunities many of which are directed through the VetFran program initially the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative post 9 11 As of 2020 almost 400 franchises participate in the program Additionally many franchise companies offer discounts on startup fees ranging from 10 to 100 as well as additional benefits I M P ROV E D CO U N S E L I N G A N D T R A I N I N G Many franchisees offer initial comprehensive training at no extra cost Since most corporates have a proven structure backing up their business models you can rely on extensive industry leading training programs and support that you can utilize through your ownership journey Additional on going support can include National and regional advertising Operating procedures and operational assistance Ongoing supervision and management support Increased spending power and access to bulk purchasing Grand opening program Site selection O P T I O N T O B U Y E X IS T I N G FR A N C H IS E W I T H R E V E N U E Because franchises have already established themselves in the marketplace they typically come with a steady income stream and a loyal customer base that can sometimes take years to develop with new businesses Purchasing a validated business with a proven strategy and widespread brand recognition means you don t have to build from the ground up These factors usually result in less inherited problems lower startup costs and more creative freedom Because a basic infrastructure is already in place in comparison to buying a build a new franchise from scratch you don t have to worry about things like hiring new employees finding vendors getting financing or building your business reputation 5
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Franchise IS T H E R E A D E M A N D FO R T H E P RO D U C T S O R S E RV I C E S Consider whether or not the franchise type is in demand in the area you intend to purchase or open one The amount of competition should factor into whether or not you ll be able to establish a strong need for what you re offering or if your business has a unique feature that helps you stand out among similar companies According to Chron your market research process should consist of six things Measure customer demand Identify trends Analyze buyer behavior Analyze competitor behavior Identify target markets Determine sales potential IS T H E R E A S U CC E SS F U L T R AC K R ECO R D Not all franchises are created equal From franchises perform better based on where they re located or are geared towards a very specific demographic In another spectrum the franchise may have high closure or investment rates or may crumble easily under economic stress Do your research and speak with other franchisees about their experiences to gain some insight W H AT S T H E I N I T I A L I N V E S T M E N T Upfront capital is a sizeable portion of franchise startup costs that involve training fees licensing rights equipment and more As a veteran you are eligible to receive financial aid to cover some of these costs but some franchises offer deep discounts for prior military members You can view plenty of these opportunities at vetfran org W H AT A R E T H E FR A N C H IS E R E S T R I C T I O N S While creative freedom and independence are common benefits of owning a franchise it s important to research what restrictions are set in place beforehand Some franchises are particular about how their businesses are and may dictate things like product offerings operational hours prices etc Franchise owners should be comfortable following structured guidelines 6
HOME SE RVICES MAINTE NANCE A TOP FRANCHISE INDUSTRY FOR VETERANS Outsourcing work that needs to be done on their homes is something many Americans are doing They realize that doing so allows them to use their time to do more fulfilling things such as seeing family and friends or enjoying a hobby WHY ARE HOME SERVICES IN SUCH DEMAND The home services is made up of various verticals including appliance repair cleaning electrical home repair HVAC plumbing restoration and more It s growth is being driven by several factors including Home services are always needed Things regularly get damaged wearout or break around a home Many home services maintain or can increase a homes value and make homeowners fee proud of their home Americans have less time to spare ABC News reported that Americans are working longer hours and are working longer than anyone else in the industrialized world According to a Harvard Joint Center for Housing Study roughly 26 million homeowners make some kind of improvements every year 76 million maturing Baby Boomers They control 70 of all disposable income and 45 have a disposable household income of 100 000 Many are placing priority on enjoying life which includes outsourcing the burden of maintaining their homes 7
Top Franchise Brands for Veterans YE ARS ES TABLISHED 12 Y E A R S FRANCHISE UNITS SOLD 158 2019 AVE FIRST YEAR SALES Explore Mr Rooter Franchise Options 600 K ABOUT 101 MOBILITY 101 Mobility is North America s leading full service provider of mobility accessibility solutions Our business sells rents installs and services a complete line of home health mobility and accessibility products that help the disabled veterans and seniors maintain their independence and freedom There are 75 million Baby Boomers entering retirement over the next 20 years and as they age so do their mobility and accessibility needs 101 Mobility is poised to dominate the industry and impact lives across the nation FIN A NCIA L REQUIREMENT S 8 Initial Investment 118 290 216 620 Franchise Fee 35 000 TO 60 000 Cash Investment 100 000 Discount for qualified Veterans w w w onesourcefr anchising com
Top Franchise Brands for Veterans Source Groupon YE ARS ES TABLISHED 27 Y E A R S FRANCHISE UNITS 196 2019 AVE GROSS SALES Explore Aireserv Franchise Options 1 1 M ABOUT AIRE SERV Over the past 27 years the Aire Serv franchise system has offered an empowering opportunity for HVAC business owners to reach their market s true potential Experienced HVAC business owners or those looking to break into our growing industry can convert to or buy a new Aire Serv franchise and rely on an established system designed to simplify their ownership experience In addition to the expert franchise training and support systems that come standard with our system these additional benefits can help franchise owners optimize their business and make work and life that much easier FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Initial Investment 87 600 211 400 Franchise Fee 40 000 Cash Investment 30 000 15 Discount for qualified Veterans w w w onesourcefr anchising com 9
Top Franchise Brands for Veterans YE ARS ES TABLISHED 16 Y E A R S FRANCHISE UNITS 95 2019 AVE GROSS SALES 230 K ABOUT DRYER VENT WIZ ARD Dryer Vent Wizard is a scalable home based home service franchise Our in depth training and support provide our franchise owners with the necessary education and skills to meet their personal business and professionalgoals Our services include dryer vent cleaning repair alteration and installation in homes businesses and multi unit properties Technology is at the heart of our success We continually work to automate streamline and simplify the property management process to save you time lower your operating costs help youoperate more efficiently and enhance service to your clients FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Initial Investment 70 500 149 500 Franchise Fee 40 000 Cash Investment 30 000 5 000 Discount for qualified Veterans w w w onesourcefr anchising com 10
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Top Franchise Brands for Veterans YE ARS ES TABLISHED 20 Y E A R S FRANCHISE UNITS 234 2019 AVE GROSS SALES 500 K ABOUT MR HANDYMAN Since 2000 Mr Handyman has been the go to solution for homeowners across America creating hundreds of self sufficient franchise owners who take pride in contributing to their communities while creating an entrepreneurial lifestyle they can control Our current franchise owners all have solid business acumen relationship and teambuilding experience and the ability to be the face of the business from a sales and marketing perspective FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Initial Investment 117 500 149 100 Franchise Fee 59 900 Cash Investment 30 000 15 Discount for qualified Veterans w w w onesourcefr anchising com 12
Top Franchise Brands for Veterans YE ARS ES TABLISHED 2 YEARS AVE FIRST YEAR SALES 469K AVE FIRST YEAR EBITEDA 167K Explore Mr Rooter Franchise Options A B O U T KOALA INSULATION Koala is taking the fragmented insulation industry by storm Founded by a franchise veteran Koala Insulation has the marketing and operational systems in place to support exponential franchise growth Franchisees sell savings making this a quick to scale business opportunity Koala Insulation benefits both customers and franchise partners Its likable brand voices how home and business owners can earn back the cost of any insulation investment all while helping the environment Franchise partners make it happen through a simple business normal business hours and great work and life balance FIN A NCIA L REQUIREMENT S 13 Initial Investment 119 926 159 342 Franchise Fee 49 500 Cash Investment 100 000 Discount for qualified Veterans w w w onesourcefr anchising com
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I have invested my career in engaging with business leaders to understand their unique needs and presenting solutions that have always made clients more effective and profitable As a trusted business partner I have brought my abilities to identify and understand complex business issues to my role as advisor to leading financial institutions across North America OneSource Franchising s word has been instrumental in helping clients achieve their growth and profitability goals Now as founder and president of OneSource Franchising I help clients navigate the universe of franchising opportunities to help them plot a course for business success and new career directions In the franchise consulting and advising business I implement relationshipbuilding and needs analysis skills along with the expert training and network of support through the Franchise Brokers Association to help clients assess franchise ownership investments My goal is to help my clients become new franchise business owners so they can achieve financial security realize personal goals and career aspirations and ultimately enjoy an improved quality of life as successful entrepreneurs I m commited to your success and will do everything possible to help you grow and prosper I will be pleased to assist anyone in exploring franchise ownership and will bring other experts including funding accounting and legal professionals into the conversation to help clients make the best decisions for your situations and goals To inquire about your franchising options feel free to contact me by phone at 407 203 3966 or online at oncesourcefranshicing com All the best in your future endeavors Reggie Beason 15 w w w onesourcefr anchising com
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