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The Veteran Advantage: How Military Skills Lead to Franchise Success

Franchise Journal

Greg’s experience in the Navy instilled the discipline and leadership needed to navigate the highly competitive franchise landscape. He opened his first Sport Clips location in 2009 and rapidly expanded, becoming a multi-unit franchisee.

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From Service to Success: Why Veterans Thrive as Balloon Kings Franchise Owners

Franchise Journal

However, when the 2009 economic downturn forced him to close his sign-painting business, he didn’t give up. Balloon Kings offers a discounted franchise fee for U.S. military veterans and first responders , making it easier for veterans to step into franchise ownership. Instead, he reinvented himself.