
The Virginian-Pilot: Franchising is Helping Veterans Take Control of Their Own Future
Franchising is helping veterans take control of their own future, with over 66,000 independent, veteran-owned franchises across the country.
Virginia is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 401 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - District Taco, founded by Osiris Hoil after a 2007 layoff and franchising since 2021, now operates across Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania [[0a480b]] - Layne’s Chicken Fingers is expanding in Texas and Virginia with new restaurants opening

Franchising is helping veterans take control of their own future, with over 66,000 independent, veteran-owned franchises across the country.

Toppers Pizza has signed a 22-unit development deal with a seasoned franchise group to expand in Virginia and Maryland.

Toppers Pizza's multi-unit development fueled its strong second quarter, with sales increasing 5.2% and the brand adding new locations.

Famous Toastery is poised to open 30 new locations in 2016, following its recent recognition as one of the top six food franchises in America.

Multi-unit operators set Toppers Pizza up for record expansion from east to west with major development deals.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK experienced a fast start in 2016, with record revenue, customer service, and new locations awarded.

Smoothie King has sold 15 new agreements for 20 units throughout various states, positioning the brand to achieve its goal of having 1,000 open locations by the end of 2017.

Famous Toastery franchisee Angela Goodman leaves corporate world to become small business owner, opening first Virginia location.

Steps in creating a franchise involve determining franchise type, target audience, and costs, with five key steps outlined by Francorp's vice president of marketing.

Siblings MaryAnn Cohen and John Reddecliff opened Virginia's first Saladworks location in 2014 after signing a franchise agreement.

Famous Toastery plans to open 30-35 new locations, targeting the better-breakfast segment with fresh, high-quality offerings.

Rally's multi-unit franchisee Debbie Leonard attributed her 14 percent revenue increase to her team and was featured in Hampton Roads Business Journal.

Your Pie launches new Craft Pie Series with Sriracha Nacho pizza, Whisky Chocolate Gelato, and local craft beer offerings.

Famous Toastery is set to open 35 restaurants by 2017 and was recognized by Technomic as one of 12 emerging restaurant brands.

WORKOUT ANYTIME opened four new clubs and signed 15 new deals in the first three months of 2015, expanding its 24-hour fitness concept.

Rainbow Station expands its franchise offerings with a new, smaller model to attract a wider range of potential franchise partners.

Air Force Veteran Jeff Deiters spent 22 years flying out of Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland before becoming a corporate pilot for brands like Under Armour and Choice Hotels.