Franchise Investing for Veterans

A Message from Jim

Whether you are a veteran or know of one, all military veterans have different reasons for deciding to serve. For some, it is to serve their country or continue a family tradition; for others, it's for the benefit of using the GI Bill for a college education. The reason someone joins the service has no relevance to their service but has everything to do with their motivation.

During their first few weeks in the military, all veterans experience discipline, consequences of action, organization, and are introduced to the requirement of attention to detail, and teamwork. Marching and formations, uniform, bunk and barrack inspections, physical training (PT), training evolutions, and field day (cleaning) all play a role and for most, are completely foreign concepts and experiences. This does one of two things; either motivates the person to learn or to quit.

Military service creates an unmatched level of responsibility and leadership training - most of which are gained at a much earlier age than those in the civilian sectors. Veterans have relevant experience with the same skills required to make a franchise business a success. Their motivation, attention to detail, leadership, and ability to follow procedures make them perfect candidates.

Typically, the only real barrier to their success with franchise ownership may be funding. However, the M5 loan program provides active and recently retired veterans up to $150,000, with reduced qualification requirements, removing that final barrier. As your certified franchise consultant, I can connect you with funding partners who specialize in this program. Contact me for more information.

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. But, if you are interested, you can go here to take the free Business Builder Personality Assessment.?You can also visit Franchises to sort and search the more than 700 franchises we represent by several differing criteria.?You may respond by email for more information on how I can help you invest in yourself with a strong franchise, or call me at 850 240.0109, or schedule a call JD’s Schedule.

Franchise of the Month – Healthy Eating

Our mission is to make healthy eating accessible and exciting, simple to understand and appreciate, and easy to enjoy. We offer a unique menu consisting of gourmet toast, cold-pressed juice, smoothies, smoothie bowls, hot drip and nitro cold brew coffee, and espresso, — all made using only fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced products in a feel-good atmosphere. We have yet to find a competitor who offers the same.

Based in Washington D.C. — and inspired by the city’s lively energy and attention to sustainability — our cafes are bright and vibrant, with a staff that welcomes customers with open arms and a smile. ?We take pride in protecting the environment, with recycled to-go containers, compostable straws, and locally sourced ingredients. We are more than just a cafe — it is an avenue to inspire communities to take control of their lives through health and wellness.

With our flagship location bringing in over $1 million in sales in its first year (with no professional marketing), and a model that encourages easy scalability and owning multiple locations, there is unlimited potential for Our Owners as we franchise nationwide.

• Excellent Financials:?In 2022, we saw Average Gross Sales of $849,767 and an Average Net Profit + Owner-Operator Salary of $182,775.
• Lower-Cost Entry into the Fast Casual Space:?For a restaurant concept, we have a considerably low initial investment starting at only $367,570. Because of our simple model and low overhead, we are able to keep our investment lower than the typical restaurant concept, which can be anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000 to get started.
• Growing Health Industry:?Consumers are increasingly seeking out nutritious “grab-and-go” dining options. As the desire to be healthy continues to become more important, we are benefiting from our unique health-focused concept, growing quickly and awarding 66 new locations in the first two years of franchising! Consumers are also looking for food transparency on their menus, and we candidly display the derivative of our ingredients, as they are all locally sourced, prepared in-house, and all-natural.
• Simplicity and Scalability:?Our compact, efficient design requires no extreme cooking equipment such as ovens, fryers, or hoods. This allows quick, affordable construction. Once opened, our locations are manageable with a team of 3- 5 members to run. Because of the simplicity of opening a location, it’s not surprising that 72% of the franchise system are multi-unit Owners.
• Unique, Elevated Concept:?Fast-healthy options are few and far between. We stand out from similar concepts with our locally sourced menu of gourmet toast and bowl options, as well as smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and coffee. We take the fast-healthy idea and elevate it with a vibrant look and feel, a concept that makes sense for today’s health-conscious consumer.
• Flexible Dining Options:?Our product offerings lend themselves to be eaten at one of our cafes, delivered to a home or office, or taken out. There is also unlimited potential for large catering opportunities as all of our menu items can be easily translated to a buffet or tray-passed form. The variety of methods we can use to bring our product to our customers provides diversification of revenue and extra security for our Owners.

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