Leadership skills, determination & drive are skills veterans bring to the business world. Franchise expert Derek Cafferata explains why franchises are keen to recruit veterans.

Why Veterans Make Great Franchisees

Some of the most beneficial skills veterans learn is to both lead and follow. Each soldier understands the importance of hierarchy and following orders. Without the ability to follow orders, one solider may put an entire squad at risk. Veterans understand the importance of how following orders strengthens and unifies a team.

At the same time, veterans are taught valuable leadership skills. Each soldier holds some responsibility within their squad, where he or she learns to manage people and situations. As veterans progress through the ranks, they take on greater responsibility and gain more leadership skills.

It is this ability and understanding to both lead and follow that makes veterans ideal candidates for franchising.

“A franchisee needs to be able to follow the particular policies, procedures and guidelines set out by the franchisor,” says Derek Cafferata, CEO and President of franchising experts All State Franchise Finders. “At the same time, the franchisee also needs to have enough leadership qualities to build, support and maintain a functioning and successful team if he or she wants to succeed in business.”

A sense of determination and drive are also valuable qualities that lend themselves to success in franchising, qualities that veterans hold strong. Physical and mental fitness is a part of everyday life for a soldier. This commitment and hard work lead to a disciplined attitude that veterans bring to a business.

“Business owners are constantly facing all sorts of challenges, from daily management of staff and systems to keeping ahead of the competition and developing their business for the future,” says Derek. “Veterans have the ability to respond quickly and confidently to the stresses and challenges of everyday business.”

Best Franchise Opportunities for Veterans

A number of companies are keen to attract veterans to their expanding business and some even offer unique incentive specifically to veterans, like reduced franchise set-up fees and assistance with financing.

Some of the best franchise opportunities for veterans include those in the travel industry, like Dream Vacations and Cruise Planners. These businesses offer low initial franchise fees and are easily run from home with few staff.

Franchises within the Repairs and Maintenance industry, such as Snap-On Tools and Matco Tools are keen to sign on veterans as franchisees and rank highly on the Military Times Best Franchises list. Veterans also suit the Automotive industry, with companies like Precision Tune Auto Care, Line-X and Midas all offering veteran-friendly incentives like discounted franchise fees and financial assistance.

ALLSTATEFF.COM Helping Veterans into Franchising

Derek and his team at All State Franchise Finders work with an increasing number of veterans who have found settling back into civilian life much easier when they have their own business to focus on. A franchise business offers veterans the opportunity to use their valuable skills to further their financial situation, continue into a new career and reach their personal and financial goals.

For more information, or to find out about specific incentives for veterans offered by various leading franchises, contact All State Franchise Finders on 1-800-544-2161 or visit allstateff.com today.