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title: "Celebree School announces Veteran Incentive Program"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5e616561-427e-4b25-b495-dd5e0d9dd40f
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/celebree-school-veteran-incentive-program/
author: "David Gibb"
category: "Childcare & early learning"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Childcare & early learning"
published: 2026-07-06T15:18:37.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T00:52:54.429Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_1853-1.jpg
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# Celebree School announces Veteran Incentive Program

**TL;DR:** Celebree School offers a Veteran Incentive Program, providing military veterans with $20,000 off the initial franchise fee for the first school they open. The program aims to make opportunities in the private education sector more accessible to veterans.

*By David Gibb, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2026-07-06. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/celebree-school-veteran-incentive-program/).*

## Story

While many people reflected on the role veterans play in our lives over Fourth of July weekend, one education brand showed their dedication to giving back.

Last week, in anticipation of the July 4 holiday, Celebree School reiterated their commitment to honoring those who have served through their Veteran Incentive Program. The program provides military veterans with $20,000 off the initial franchise fee for the first school they open.

“As a brand centered around leadership, service, and community, supporting veterans through franchise ownership is a natural extension of who we are,” said Mark Lubin, Chief Development Officer of Celebree School. “Veterans bring an incredible level of discipline, accountability, and operational expertise that aligns with our franchise system and our mission of positively impacting the communities we service.”

The goal of Celebree’s Veteran Incentive Program is to make opportunities in the growing private education sector more accessible to a community of proven service-minded leaders that know how to get things done. This comes just one month after the brand announced its 0% Royalty Incentive as well.

To qualify for the Veteran Incentive Program, a prospective franchisee must be an honorably discharged United States military veteran, at least 51% owner of the proposed franchise, and be willing to serve as the Operating Principal of the school.

Celebree School is eager to work with more veterans because they’ve already seen the impact that service people are having within their system. Jenny and Chris Stein, the owners of Celebree School in Franklin-Cool Springs, Tennessee, are examples of operators who’ve translated their experience as a military family into building a strong school and community resource.

“Military service teaches you that accountability starts with you,” said Chris, a former Marine Corps officer who served in both Afghanistan and the Republic of Georgia. “Whether you’re leading Marines or leading a business, people are counting on you to show up, make decisions, and create an environment where others can succeed. That mindset has been invaluable as we embarked on franchising.”

“We wanted to build something meaningful for families in our community while creating a positive culture for children and teachers alike,” said Jenny, who grew up in a military family. “Celebree gave us the opportunity to combine our leadership experience, passion for education, and commitment to service into something truly impactful.”

Military veterans interested in the Veteran Incentive Program specifically can book an exploratory call with Rich Roneree here.

## Entities

- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- Education (sector)
- education franchise (topic)
- David Gibb (person)
- Celebree School (company)
- military veterans (topic)
- franchise fee discount (topic)
- Mark Lubin (person)
- veteran incentive program (topic)
- Rich Roneree (person)
- Jenny Stein (person)
- Chris Stein (person)

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Originally reported by David Gibb, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/celebree-school-veteran-incentive-program/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5e616561-427e-4b25-b495-dd5e0d9dd40f).