Five Military Veterans Win Free Dream Vacations Travel Agency Franchise
Dream Vacations awards five military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its 8th annual 'Operation Vetrepreneur' contest.
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Dream Vacations awards five military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its 8th annual 'Operation Vetrepreneur' contest.
“Supporting the military community is in our DNA and is part of what makes our franchise stand out,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations.

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