The Virginian-Pilot: Franchising is Helping Veterans Take Control of Their Own Future

There are more than 66,000 independent, veteran-owned franchises throughout the country. More than 238,000 veterans have found jobs in franchising in the past five years alone. And the franchise industry as a whole is reducing veteran unemployment and increasing opportunities for former service members and their families.

Marc Steiner, a retired Navy commander and a local franchise owner of FranNet, explains how it can often be hard for returning men and women to earn acceptance in the traditional workforce. That’s where franchising comes into play.

“Some veterans themselves do not realize how well their service prepared them for success in the private sector. For the nation’s wounded warriors, the challenges can be even greater,” Steiner said. “That’s why the franchising industry has long been committed to welcoming uniformed veterans, providing jobs and fostering dreams of business ownership.”

To help tell the stories of those veterans, the International Franchise Association’s national @OurFranchise tour will be making its way through Virginia from September 29 through September 31.