Veterans are a great fit for franchise ownership because of their strong operational experience, leadership skills and discipline. To attract veterans to their system many franchisors offer veteran discounts and incentives.
To determine the top franchises for veterans, we surveyed over 26,000 franchisees from many of today’s leading franchise brands. Each survey participant was asked 33 benchmark questions about their franchisor that focused on areas such as leadership, training, and core values as well 16 more personal questions concerning their business lifestyle and overall enjoyment of running their franchise.Franchise brands are not allowed to pay for exposure on any of our lists; we determine our the best franchises based purely on our independent surveys. You can learn more about our research methodology here.
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We have a question for you. What determines the success of a franchise? Is it luck? Coincidence? Why was Kona Ice ranked Highest in Franchisee Satisfaction by TWO separate agencies, or even #1 in C...
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With a proven business model over 35 years and over 340 locations, Wild Birds Unlimited is the #1, largest and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding and nature related products in North ...
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If you’ve thought about being your own boss and want control of your work, finances, and life, MaidPro can offer you two things: a business that fulfills the dream of being your own boss, of ...
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Founded in 1975, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa has grown from one store to more than 250 locations across the Southeastern U.S. and Texas. Priding itself on its superior customer service and experti...
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Dream Vacations is a franchise opportunity with over 1,400 people living their entrepreneurship dreams in the travel industry. With our low-cost high-value model that has low overhead and no inventory...
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FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS&...
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We are the world leader in uneven sidewalk repair. We make sidewalks safe.
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is the largest home-based travel agency franchise in the nation with over 2,500 franchise owners in all 50 states. Cruise Planners franch...
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At Sandler, we work with people every day who have decided to take control of their destinies. They’re excited about creating a new of kind lifestyle business on their own terms and looking f...
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We are America's Choice in Senior Home Care. We offer non-medical services to Seniors. Visiting Angels has been fine-tuning our systems throughout the past two decade...
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Christian Brothers Automotive is more than just vehicle repair. Since its founding in 1982, their goal has been to change the way guests view automotive service. Now more than ever, consumers acros...
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the first and largest franchised moving company in the world, aiming to provide our customers with the highest level of service in both local and long-distance moving, a...
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At Miracle Method, we make ugly bathtubs, tile & countertops beautiful again. Join the #1 ranked Surface Refinishing Company in a Booming Industry! We have the strongest business model in the i...
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Since 1979, HouseMaster has been helping people with an entrepreneurial spirit (like you!) to start living the lifestyle they’ve always envisioned. While many franchises make promises regardi...
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FirstLight is the home care franchise that is setting a new industry standard. We don’t just say we put people first—we do it, every single day, through our Culture of Care.
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For more than 30 years, Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School has been the acknowledged leader in childcare. As the largest franchised preschool system, The Goddard Scho...
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ActionCOACH is the World’s #1 business coaching firm. Currently, ActionCOACH has nearly than 1,000 coaches in more than 70 countries, and ActionCOACH delivers it's proven business develop...
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Our mission is to help every child to understand and master math, because it will change their world. Starting in 2002 with one Mathnasium Learning Center in Los Angeles, we've grown to over 1,...
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Amada is one of the only senior care companies in North America that provides in-home, non-medical care and assisted living placement consulting services. Through years of experience, we understand...
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TeamLogic IT franchisees provide outsourced IT services and support to small- and medium-sized businesses. This support ranges from day-to-day computer repair and upgrades all the way to the installat...
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Mike Merrick founded Fish Window Cleaning in January 1978. Based on growing demand and his success, Mike realized there was a need for this service in other markets. He used his 20 years of experie...
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Since 1987, we have built and refined a robust franchise business system. This includes the research and development of our proprietary product line, highly specialized techniques, exceptional trai...
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Amazing Athletes is a mobile, year-round, educational sports and fitness program that introduces young children to the basic fundamentals of 10 different sports while helping them master 6 key area...
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Do you have a need for more personal control over your work and financial life and want the benefits that come with it? Now is still a great time to invest in real estate! To...
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TSS Photography is the nation's leading photography franchise. We specialize in sports, school and event photography services.If you are looking for a flexible, fun, low cost and low overhead f...
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Make your dream of loving what you do a reality by owning your own business. Not only can you imp...
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CarePatrol helps families find assisted living and other senior housing options for seniors. We refer our clients to top in home care providers or assisted living communities and receive a handsome...
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The Glass Guru is the "Local Glass, Window, Door, and Shower Experts You Can Rely On!" We are the industry leader in glass REPAIR & REPLACEMENT services for both re...
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Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, p...
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FPC (F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Corporation) is a leading Executive Recruitment Franchise.
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BrightStar Care offers both medical and non-medical private duty home health care services, as well as medical staffing. Each BrightStar Care location employs a Registered Nurse Director of Nursing...
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A Molly Maid® business is a scalable, executive business model brand that is backed by Neighborly®, one of the world’s largest families of service-based franchises. As a Neighborly&re...
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Mr. Appliance®, in operation since 1996, is North America’s largest appliance repair franchise. With longevity comes trust, a recognizable brand, and a loyal customer base. Whether you ar...
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As one of Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Five Star Painting® is a nationally-recognized brand customers know and trust. With interior and exterior job opportunities, the Five Star pai...
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Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of 280-plus franchise offices across North America. Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides fire and...
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Every year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchisees from hundreds of leading franchise brands to gauge franchisee satisfaction and performance — and to compile our lists of the top-rated franchise brands. Our independent franchisee satisfaction reviews measure the health of franchise systems that participate in our research based exclusively on the feedback of franchise owners... the real franchise experts!
Not all brands willingly open their doors to an independent research firm like Franchise Business Review, but those who do can offer investors, like you, a wealth of information on the system’s leadership, culture, training and support, financial outlook and franchisee community.
Learn more about FBR’s survey and research methodology.
The median pre-tax income is $112,274
The median investment is $214,238
The median pre-tax income is $100, 248
The median investment is $124,658
The median pre-tax income is $97,706
The median investment is $110,825
The median pre-tax income is $81,949
The median investment is $109,752
Franchisee reviews offer a wealth of information on the system’s leadership, culture, training and support, financial outlook, and franchisee community. Franchisee satisfaction data is even more important to prospective franchisees on active military duty. If you’re located abroad, it may not be easy to conduct the necessary due diligence—calling current franchisees, visiting local stores, and meeting with the corporate office—from afar. While we always recommend potential operators talk to current franchisees, this report can at least be a starting point for your conversations.
“The reality is that very few of the thousands of franchise opportunities available today are rated highly by their franchise owners,” said Stites, “That’s the whole reason we do what we do. Franchise Business Review is like the Consumer Reports of the franchise world. We help prospective investors understand which franchises are the top opportunities—based on the actual performance and satisfaction of franchise owners.”
While considering satisfaction data it is also important to look at the support offered by a particular brand and determine whether or not a brand’s values and goals align with your personal values and beliefs. You want to make sure that when you buy into a system you are going to receive the expected support and be working towards a united goal.
“Lenny's Grill and Subs mission, and goals line up well with the Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage,” remarked Anthony and Tammy Weiss, franchisees of Lenny’s Grill & Subs. “Lenny’s wants their franchisees to flourish and realize that their success is inherently dependent on the success of their franchisees. Prior to the Grand Opening of a Lenny’s, franchisees are provided with brand specific training on everything such as brand identity culture, sales and marketing, cash registers, and their point-of-sale system. Additionally, the company provides continuing technical training, mentoring and growth opportunities for its franchisees.”
This year’s Top Franchises for Veterans list is an impressive group of the top companies in franchising today. Impressive not only because we think they are great franchise opportunities—but because their veteran franchisees gave them extremely high marks. Take your time and do your research. Franchising offers many great opportunities for veterans, but you need to find the opportunity that’s the right fit for you.
