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FastSigns International

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FANTASTIC SAMS is one of the world's largest full-service hair care franchises, with over 1,200 salons in North America. Our full service salons offer quality hair care services for the entire family, including cuts, textures and color. When you join the FANTASTIC SAMS family of franchisees, you'll receive both local and national support through on-going management training, educational programs and national conferences, as well as advertising and other benefits. No hair care experience required.

POSTAL CONNECTIONS OF AMERICA franchises are specialty postal and copy service centers offering a variety of services, including packing, shipping, mailbox rentals, fax, money transfer & money orders and notary services.

MEINEKE has been offering superior automotive repair services at discount prices for over 30 years. We are a nationally-recognized brand with a proven system. Brand recognition, comprehensive training and on-going technical and operational support are some of the benefits enjoyed by MEINEKE franchisees.

Franchising Resources and Links for Veterans

Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative

VetFran was created by the International Franchise Association and the Department of Veterans Affairs, though not government-funded. 1,500 franchises purchased, 228 in negotiation = 1,728 franchises to date.

PepsiCo Foundation

PepsiCo Foundation, a company-created program, 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.

SBA Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative

SBA's Express and pilot programs offer streamlined and expedited loan procedures for particular groups of borrowers, notably active duty military personnel, veterans, and borrowers from distressed communities.

Veteran Franchising Legislation

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: tax credit to employers who hire qualified vets.

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Franchising Resources and Links for Veterans

Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative

PepsiCo Foundation

SBA Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative

Veteran Franchising Legislation

Free Entry to Select Franchise Expositions

Program Guides

Veteran Franchising Guides

Blogs/Veteran-Specific