For those who served

Free Franchise Consulting for Veterans.

The discipline, leadership, and grit you built in service are exactly what makes veterans succeed in franchise ownership. We help you find the right one — with special veteran discounts and consulting at zero cost.

  • ✓ Veteran-owned consulting team
  • ✓ 100% free service, always
  • ✓ VetFran discounts available
Do you qualify?

Most veterans qualify. Here’s what lenders look for.

Franchise ownership typically requires a liquid capital investment, but the bar is lower than most people expect — especially for veterans with access to VA-backed loans, 401(k) rollover (ROBS) funding, and VetFran-discounted franchise fees.

We’ll walk you through every funding option that fits your situation during your consultation. There’s no obligation, and no credit check happens up front.

Minimum requirements

  • ✓
    $25,000+ in liquid capital

    Cash, 401(k), securities, or home equity all count.

  • ✓
    A reasonable credit score

    Typically 660+; lower scores still work for many programs.

  • ✓
    Willingness to follow a system

    Franchising rewards veterans because the structure is built in.

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Why veterans win at franchising

Five reasons your service prepared you for ownership

The skills you built in uniform translate directly into what franchise systems demand. Here’s why veterans outperform civilian business owners.

01

Leadership Experience

You’ve led teams under real stakes. Franchise teams — employees, vendors, customers — respond to that selfless, decisive leadership in a way no MBA can teach.

02

Strong Discipline

When you work for yourself, no one’s checking in. Veterans show up on time, follow the system, and stay on task — exactly what franchise success demands.

03

Ability to Build a Team

The military taught you that team success beats individual brilliance. You know how to recruit, train, motivate, and run a unit — the same skills behind a great franchise location.

04

Performance Under Pressure

Business will throw emergencies at you constantly. Veterans have already been tested under far higher stakes — you’ll handle a busy quarter without breaking a sweat.

05

Understanding Sacrifice

Every successful business owner gives up something early on. Veterans already understand that calculus — making short-term sacrifices for long-term results feels familiar.

Ready to put those skills to work?

A 30-minute call with a veteran consultant on our team is the fastest way to find out which franchise fits your goals and budget.

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Veteran advantages

Discounts & programs built for those who served

VetFran discounts

Hundreds of franchise brands offer 5–20% off initial fees to qualified veterans.

SBA Patriot loans

Special SBA loan terms and reduced fees for veteran-owned businesses.

ROBS rollover funding

Use your TSP or 401(k) to fund the business — tax-deferred, penalty-free.

Veteran-owned consulting

Tony Brooks is a Navy veteran. Our team gets the post-service mindset.

How it works

Your path from service to ownership

1

Free discovery call

30 minutes. We talk about your background, your goals, and what life after service looks like for you.

2

Matched recommendations

We hand you a curated list of franchises with VetFran discounts that fit your profile and capital.

3

Funding strategy

We walk you through SBA Patriot, ROBS, and veteran-specific options to fund the business.

4

Launch & support

Your consultant stays with you from signing to grand opening. We don’t disappear after the deal.

Get started

Schedule your free veteran consultation

Tell us a bit about yourself. A veteran consultant on our team will reach out within one business day to set up your free 30-minute call.

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    No cost No pressure No obligation