Veteran Leaders

The franchise industry has a special love for military veterans. Trained to follow a system, persevere, and lead teams, veterans make some of the most successful franchise owners.

The Grounds Guys franchise owner James O’Brien above with family

Navy Veteran Expands The Grounds Guys across Florida

Deborah Pratt August 3, 2026

Military Lessons Help Franchisee Expand his Team, Trucks and Service Area Serving in the U.S. Navy for 23 years taught

College HUNKS franchise owner Tom Hughes with family

College H.U.N.K.S. Franchisee Builds a Thriving Business

Mary Vinnedge July 21, 2026

A Marine Veteran Grows Two Nebraska Offices With Strong Systems, Support and Culture When Tom Hughes (above with family) reflects

FINAL This Couple Builds Family Business with HouseMaster

HouseMaster Franchise Becomes a Family Legacy

Mary Vinnedge May 12, 2026

Veteran-Owned House Inspection Franchise Blends Family and Service Army Veteran Kevin Crane and his wife, Laurie (above), have built a

FINAL - These Veterans Continue to Serve With Five Star Franchising

Veterans Find New Mission With Five Star Franchising

Jill Abrahamsen April 28, 2026

Five Star Franchising Offers Veterans Strong Support and Community Franchising has long been a great fit for veterans because it

Main Line Brands Helps Service Members Gain Civilian Experience

Main Line Brands Helps Veterans Transition to Franchising

Editorial Team April 24, 2026

Through SkillBridge, Transitioning Service Members Gain Hands-On Experience Within Mainline Brands’ Franchise Businesses Veterans have long found success in franchising

Franchise news: Army Veteran Values the Independence of Payroll Vault

Army Veteran Launches Payroll Vault Franchise in Maryland

Editorial Team April 20, 2026

Payroll Vault Franchises Help Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses Manage Payroll and Workforce Needs Mike Taylor, formerly an insurance and risk

Scott Abbott Five Star Franchising final

Why Veterans Thrive in Home Services Franchising

Jill Abrahamsen April 17, 2026

Five Star Franchising CEO Scott Abbott Shares Why Military Veterans Make Strong Franchise Operators For veterans ready to start a

Bloomin’ Blinds Franchise Empowers Air Force Veteran

Mary Vinnedge November 11, 2025

Leadership And Purpose Define The First Female Veteran Owner In Bloomin’ Blinds’ History Yadira Simunek’s résumé gives no hint of

Veterans in Franchising Lead Path to Entrepreneurial Freedom

Lisa Ocker November 11, 2025

Brothers Partner in Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise, Providing Opportunities for Other Vets and Aspiring Business Owners Brothers Matt, Zach and Jake

Degree Wellness Franchise Veteran Franchisee FINAL

Air Force Veteran Invests in Degree Wellness Franchise

Mary Vinnedge November 10, 2025

Veteran-Turned-Businessman Pursues Semi-Absentee Franchise in Booming Wellness Market In December, Mike Terry will open his Degree Wellness franchise in St.