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

Franchise Journal

A standout franchise for veterans is Balloon Kings®, founded in 2011 by Marine Corps combat veteran Gene Nifenecker II. Since franchising in 2019, Balloon Kings has become a promising opportunity for veterans seeking a fulfilling and profitable career, with Nifenecker’s belief in limitless possibilities: “There’s no limit.

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Schlotzsky’s Franchise vs. Other Sandwich Franchises: How They Compare

Penn Station East Coast Subs

The franchise operates under the umbrella of GoTo Foods (formerly known as FOCUS Brands). Schlotzky’s History An April 2019 Texas Monthly article reports the deli chain got started in Austin, Texas in the 70’s and reached its peak in 2001. The article reports some franchises with potentially lower royalty rates than Schlotzky’s.