The Franchise Blog 4 Vets

Franchise Business Plans

Are you getting close to making a decision on a franchise to invest in,Veterans? Is it just about time to decide how and where to apply for your loan?

But wait a minute. You've done the proper research, right? You didn't forget to ask the franchise company any questions, did you? You have talked to at least a dozen current franchisees of the franchise concept that you are serious about owning..right? You have found out about when you will break even on your investment, correct? If you feel that you may have missed any research steps, before you read the rest of this article, I suggest that you...

Memorial Day Website

Did you know that there is a website that has some interesting facts about Memorial Day? Such as when it was started, ways to observe it, and some remarks from our president?

Go Here To See It... Thank you for helping to preserve our freedom, soldiers!

What Does It Take To Become a Franchise Owner?

You military folks certainly know courage. More than I will ever have. I just hope that all the US citizens realize what you do, everyday, for our country. {Now I Feel Better!}

So, what does it take to write a check for $50k, go to your local banker to ask for more, and start your own franchise business????

1. Focus

2. Creating your own luck

3. Courage

Do you have the courage? Find out here.....

Radio Interview Today; How To Research A Franchise

Today at 10:20AM EST, I will be discussing how to research a franchise with the great folks at FranchiseInterviews.com. If you are thinking about investing in a franchise of your own, and would like some free tips on research techniques, my new book, "The Essential Steps To Researching a Franchise Opportunity" will be discussed during the radio interview. Just go to here to listen live. It will be archived, also. 

War Veteran Opens New Franchise In Ohio!

                                     

 

Once in awhile, I get to really help a Vet. In this case, Gerald Krause, a former Ford Motor Company management executive.

Gerald retired from Ford, and after 30 years or so of the corporate hustle, decided he wanted to open a business of his own. {Gerald really wanted his own business}

Gerald and his wife attended a franchise seminar of mine early this year, and decided to contact me about my FREE strategic matchmaking services.....

Best Buy/KTU Announce Alliance

Best Buy, a well known name in electronics, and of course, home appliances, is hooking up with Kitchen Tune-Up, a kitchen remodeling franchise. This looks like a pretty interesting partnership. Here is the Press Release:

"In an alliance announced today, Kitchen Tune-Up and Best Buy Co., Inc. have begun a strategic relationship to assist each other's clients in a cross referral program. Kitchen Tune-Up is the number one home improvement franchise and Best Buy is the third largest retailer of appliances in the U.S. In these positions, the two companies aim to give a full remodeling experience to their customers."

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Veteran's In Business. Joe Grossi of Vetrepreneur Discusses Veterans On TV!

Would you like to know more about small business advocacy as it relates to Vets? Watch that good looking guy, Joe Grossi -a Veteran Small Business owner himself discuss the 3.6 million Vets in business on TV...

Right Here. {Well, actually from Arizona!}

Custard Franchise Chain Added To Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips Stable

Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise has some new owners, and this could be a great thing for the current 30+ franchisees.

My friends over at Sanderson PR are reporting this news in their blog, The Daily Franchise News. See who the new owners are, here!