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“There is no achievement without goals.”

- Robert J. McKaine

“A permanent state of transition is man’s most noble condition.”

- Juan Ramon Jimenez

“It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time others waste.”

- Henry Ford

Featured Stories

Behind the Scenes at IFA Conference

Behind the Scenes at IFA Conference

Executives and keynote speakers, session presenters, and round-table moderators had plenty to offer on the record to those who attended the International Franchise...

Welcome Your Tax Season

Welcome Your Tax Season

Next year at this time, instead of approaching tax season with the certain dread of piles and papers, and the possibility of owing the IRS a big chunk of change, for the first...

Recovering, the VA Way

Recovering, the VA Way

The Department of Veterans Affairs is spending more than half its Recovery Act funds with veteran-owned businesses.

It’s no surprise that the Department of Veterans Affairs...

Back to School with the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program

Back to School with the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program

When retired Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy Glenn returned to his hometown of Reno, Nev., after serving four years, he turned his full attention to his education.

“While I was on...

Legislation to the Rescue?

Legislation to the Rescue?

There’s a lot of skepticism of Washington, D.C.’s ability to help end the recession out in the fly-over states, and franchise owners certainly make up part of that crowd....

1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts

1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts

VetFran Program Continues to Assist Service Members

As released by the International Franchise Association®

Washington, D.C. Nov. 10 – Veterans Day for U.S. Army veteran...

More Veterans Opening Small-Businesses Using Franchise Discounts

More Veterans Opening Small-Businesses Using Franchise Discounts

IFA is solidly behind new legislation to aid veterans in becoming franchise small-business owners.

Article reprinted by permission of the International Franchise Association®,...

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Quick facts

  • Veterans are twice as likely to own their own business than non-veterans*.
  • All veteran ranks can own a franchise.
  • Nearly 3 million of the...

Evaluating Your Money Matters

When it comes to applying for funds from traditional lending sources, it pays to do your due diligence just as carefully as you study the franchise system...

Building Your Team for Success

You’ll never be expected to “drop and give me 50” when taking over the operations of your franchise, but as you ease into your new business leadership...

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Operation Franchise Vol. 2, No. 1

Your Story

Former U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon Succeeds as Health Franchisee

As just about every one knows, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Fortunately for Dr. Scott Morcott, there was a free dinner – one that ...

A Graceful Dive into Franchise Ownership

Kathryn R. Murphy, RN, MSN, commissioned for 24 years in the Navy Nurse Corps, remembers a commanding officer (CO) telling her she had a way of surrounding...

Realizing Your Niche After Service

For service members entering civilian life after a career in the military, deciding which career to pursue next is one of the most important decisions they...