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Franchising
Resources and Links for Veterans
Veterans Transition
Franchise Initiative (VetFran - www.vetfran.com)
- Created by International Franchise Association
and Dep. of Veteran Affair; though not government funded.
- 1,500 franchises purchased, 228 in negotiation
= 1,728 franchises to date.
SBA Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative
(www.sba.gov/patriotexpress)
Company Created Programs
- PepsiCo Foundation: provides financial
grants for business development, education, training, and
technical assistance of up to $10,000 to veterans who have
acquired a franchise through VetFran.
Free Entry to the International Franchise
Expo in D.C., West Coast Franchise Expo in L.A., and Franchise
Expo South in Miami Beach.
Legislation: Veteran Franchising
- Help Veterans Own Franchises Act: tax credit
for franchise businesses that choose to offer qualified
vets a discounted initial franchise fee.
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
provides tax credit to employers who hire qualified vets.
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