Franchising USA - Veteran's Supplement - September 2014

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Into the Fray

Happy & Healthy Franchisee’s Story of Sweet Success

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Veterans in Franchising Supplement september 2014 Our Veterans in Franchising special supplement has become a regular feature of Franchising USA. To share your story in the next issue, please contact Vikki Bradbury, Publisher Phone: 778 426 2446 Email: vikki@cgbpublishing.com

Contents Cover Story

News & Expert Advice

42 Into the Fray. Happy and Healthy

Franchisee’s Story of Sweet Success

50 From Battleground to Business

Jim Mingey, Veterans Business Services

Profiles 48 DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen

54 VetFran News

International Franchise Association Receives Top ASAE Honor

52 Always Best Care

Franchisor in Depth

56 Instant Imprints

44 Colors on Parade

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happy & healthy products

Into the Fray

Responsible, hardworking, self-disciplined – these are just a few of the adjectives applied to members of the United States Armed Forces and they are also the very qualities that make our military veterans ideal candidates for entrepreneurship.

Veteran Paul Klein is just one of the many franchisees who embody these traits. He entered the Navy in 1969 and spent the majority of the next two plus decades sailing the western Pacific. After retiring in 1993, Paul transitioned into private sector employment but found himself marveling at the careless approach so many owners had toward their business.

By the end of 2008, he had had enough.

Hoping to combine his military experience with the lessons learned in the private sector, he and his wife, Barbara, decided to

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“He accepted the bar and continued to make his way through the crowd. After a few bites, he found himself retracing his steps.” attend a local franchise show in Chicago and that step put them on the road to becoming entrepreneurs.

It all began with a smile and a simple question, “What’s your favorite fruit?”

Paul’s answer – cherries – was rewarded with a one of Fruitfull’s Passionate Cherry frozen fruit bars. He accepted the bar and continued to make his way through the crowd. After a few bites, he found himself retracing his steps to speak to Linda Kamm, the president and owner of Happy & Healthy Products, Inc. – the franchisor behind the treat.

Paul and Barbara soon found themselves pouring over a variety of opportunities but the decision was made when they realized that they were constantly comparing each company to Happy & Healthy.

Five years later, they credit Happy & Healthy franchisee Dave Weiss with one of the most appealing and most accurate claims made about the opportunity: “The nice thing about this business is that it will only get as big as you want it to be.” For now, the Kleins are content to keep the business relatively small. Their family is scattered all over the country and they love the fact that their highly flexible schedule

gives them to freedom to visit whenever they choose.

By the end of their next five years, they see themselves moving to warmer climes… and moving the business with them. The business model makes that option much easier and hassle-free than one requiring a brick & mortar storefront and that was yet another reason that Happy & Healthy won them over.

One of Paul’s favorite aspects of military life was the sense of family and he feels that he’s found a new family with H&H. “In the military, we would joke and say there are only two colors of people – green and blue. The good-natured ribbing between the Navy (blue) and the Marines (green) and between the Air Force (blue) and the Army (green) was akin to sibling rivalry.” Paul explains. “Despite the expected competition, everyone depends on everyone else and works together for the greater good. At H&H, Linda goes out of her way to pick people who fit into the family and it shows.”

About Happy & Healthy Products:

investment opportunity to develop your own business and to have fun while doing so. Whether you are considering owning your own business for the first time or you are an experienced business owner looking for a new challenge, we are positive you will find the possibilities of our franchise opportunity to be exciting and rewarding.

When you invest with H&H, you get the best of everything – low cost, high satisfaction, and great products: • One of the “Top Low Cost Franchises under $50,000” as ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine • Top 50 in franchise satisfaction by Franchise Business Review • Best Snack of the Americas – Americas Food and Beverage Show & Conference With the above track record of success, it’s no wonder many of our franchisees have remained with us since we started back in 1991… and it’s the main reason you should partner with us today.

For more information visit: www.veteransbusinessservices.us/ product-item/happy-healthy-products

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C olor s on Pa rade

Colors on Parade

Welcomes Veterans

for Franchising Opportunities The nature of Colors on Parade’s work makes it an ideal fit for people who are exiting the military service and making a start in civilian life again.

Jeff Martin, Mid Atlantic Regional Office Area Developer for the company, said a successful franchisee with Colors on Parade will be someone who enjoys working outdoors.

“That’s why we think veterans are a good fit for us. Most of them are clearly used to working outside in the elements, whether it’s hot or cold and they’re good with their hands – technical type of work versus office work,” Martin said.

“Just the combination of the location where we work, which is outside, and the type of work that we do, which is hands on repairing of cars, makes it a good fit for

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many of the veterans that are coming out of the military service.”

Colors on Parade is the only national, franchised company that offers a mobile service doing minor paint, dent and interior repair, primarily for car dealerships and fleet operations. Each franchisee has their own van that they work out of, making them completely mobile.

The company has been around for 26 years and started franchising in the early 1990s. Out of its approximately 275 franchisees, Martin has 10 in his territory, which includes Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. One of the franchisees in Martin’s territory is a veteran.

Veterans’ Discounts Martin said he has plenty of territories available for new franchisees in his territory and invites veterans to take advantage of Colors on Parade’s special discounts for ex-military members, which include:

“There is a need for Colors on Parade’s unique service because they can repair multiple cars in one day versus sending a vehicle to a body shop.”

• a 30 percent discount off franchise fees for Area Developers and Operator Franchisees; • referral programs and growth incentives; • corporate financing availability; and • additional veteran-specific financing programs with support from Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The company is an active member of VetFran, an initiative of the International Franchising Association, aimed at helping veterans procure franchising opportunities.

A Need for Service Martin said there is a need for Colors on Parade’s unique service because they can repair multiple cars in one day versus sending a vehicle to a body shop, which is

what most people assume has to happen to fix minor dings and dents. A car that’s in a body shop is off the road and not being of use to the owner and it may even necessitate the owner having to rack up more expenses like renting a car.

“Our technicians can repair multiple cars in one day rather than one car over multiple days,” Martin explained.

The company’s mobile technicians can go to dealerships and do the work at the dealerships without having the cars leave their property, meaning they’re not taken out of commission. Plus, Colors on Parade often charges less than what a person would pay at a body shop. The company’s large volume of work allows them to keep their prices low.

Colors on Parade is active in over 25 states and provides service to thousands

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areas: paint repair, paintless dent repair or interior repair.

Franchisees supply their own vehicle, which is usually a cargo van, but can be a truck and trailer in more rural settings.

The company has an arrangement with Ford Motor Credit Company for franchisees to buy the equipment and vehicles — which can be used as long as they look presentable — as a package. of automobile dealerships and retail customers per year, including national brands like: AutoNation, Enterprise, Hertz, CarMax.

Support and Training Rather than a two-tier system where you have a corporate franchisor and an owner/ operator, Martin said, Colors on Parade has a three-tier system that involves a franchisor, owner/operator and an area developer, who is local and is in charge of training, support, recruiting and customer acquisition at a local level.

The area developers hold monthly business meetings with their franchisees to keep everybody current. On a corporate level, Colors on Parade offers support for billing and collecting, technical training, sales support, and national AdFund and marketing programs.

Franchise Offerings An area developer with Colors on Parade develops a client base for a new territory and recruits operator franchisees. This requires a minimum investment between $62,000 and $444,000 and comes with an

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average annual gross revenue after three years of $594,000. An area developer receives a seven percent royalty from all franchisees that they oversee.

An operator franchisee owns their own mobile paint and dent repair business and this requires a minimum investment of $26,000 - $56,000. An operator can expect an average annual gross revenue after three years of $122,000.

The first step is to meet with a local area developer, talk about your expectations and what you are looking for.

Martin said it’s important for potential franchisees to understand that this is not an employment opportunity, but a business opportunity. If there is strong interest from a candidate, the area developer will refer them to the corporate level where someone will take them through the Colors on Parade system.

That involves going to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to do two weeks of training, followed by another few days of training in their area with one of Colors on Parade’s Area Developers, like Martin.

Franchisees can be trained in one of three

Veterans and Franchising Colors on Parade is just one of many franchises across the country to offer veterans discounts on franchising fees to help them easily start a franchise.

One out of every seven franchise businesses are owned by veterans, according to the International Franchise Association and that includes over 66,000 veteran-owned franchises in the United States. These veteran-owned franchises provide over 815,000 jobs and generate $41 billion in Gross Domestic Product.

Veterans have certain advantages when it comes to franchising, which makes them sought after franchisees. Their military skills translate well in a franchised business, they have a strong ability to follow standards and systems, they have a demonstrated aptitude for working in teams and they have leadership skills for business development.

Colors on Parade offers one such opportunity for veterans, helping them make a smooth transition from military life to civilian life.

For more information visit: Website: www.colorsonparade.com

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D rea m M a ker Bath a nd K itchen

Utah Veteran Turned Home Remodeler Is DreamMaker’s Top 2014 Franchise little easier,” says Nate Coombs, general manager and co-owner of DreamMaker of Ogden. Nate’s father Steve and Brad Stevens, also an accomplished designer, are partners in the franchise. They recently renewed their franchise agreement for 10 more years.

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A Utah-based U.S. Air Force veteran who has dedicated his post-service career to designing and modifying kitchens and baths to help others veterans, as well as helping seniors with special needs, has been named DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen’s Franchisee of the Year.

“Disabled veterans and seniors often face obstacles in their homes as they age, and it takes someone with universal design expertise to help them start making life a

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Nate was an officer in the U.S. Air Force for four years, keeping guard over our nation’s troops by controlling its nuclear missile system. When he completed his service, he achieved a business degree and then helped grow the Utah DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen franchise. The father of three is now committed to paying it forward by making homes safer for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly.

“It always amazes me that many small changes in homes can be huge for veterans and seniors,” says Coombs.

DreamMaker’s commitment to veterans DreamMaker is working to make lives better for veterans, whether they need help remodeling, or are looking for a

new career. The company is part of the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program, which provides

discounts to veterans starting a business.

In fact, the VetFran program was

founded by Don Dwyer, Sr., the father of

DreamMaker President Doug Dwyer. The business is strong. DreamMaker’s sales grew 23 percent last year, nearly seven

times faster than the industry as a whole.

“I am proud to have served as an Officer in Air Force as a Missile Combat Crew Member,” says Coombs. “As an officer I had the opportunity to learn valuable

Grant programs are available to help disabled veterans remodel their homes for greater accessibility. One of Nate’s customers recently received a Special Adaptive Housing Grant from the Veterans Administration, for a project that will include a special stair lift and other home modifications. Nate and his fellow team partner, Jim Stratton, who is also an accomplished designer, are working on another grant project that will include a wheelchair ramp and lift.

leadership skills that I have carried

DreamMaker’s “Independence by Design” program was developed specifically to provide home remodeling assistance for persons with disabilities and individuals in need of aging-in-place modifications, such as ramps, stair lifts, and more accessible cabinets, appliances, sinks, showers and bathtubs.

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be grateful for the opportunity to be a

member of the military, serve my country and learn lifelong skills.”

DreamMaker’s core principles also appeal to Coombs, who understands that honor and service are at the core of success.

“DreamMaker’s corporate philosophy emphasizes honesty and community

service,” says Coombs. “All franchise

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Jim Mingey, Veterans Business Services

From Battleground to With a stop at the White House… for a little “TAP” along the way

Over 150 soldiers and marines were the first group to experience the BOOTS to BUSINESS REBOOT at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.

Although the President didn’t make an appearance (apparently he had other business to attend to) he did send representatives from his Council of Economic Advisors. Maria ContrerasSweet, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) delivered the keynote and a variety of small business experts provided quality presentations and advice on small business opportunities, including franchising. The BOOTS to BUSINESS REBOOT has now been presented to Veterans in other major cities across the nation.

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3 Culture: • How does the franchisor treat the franchisee?

• Is the franchisee just a cog in a big

system or is he/she treated as a real and

“So what is this TAP? It stands for Transitional Assistance Program which is made available to service members who are making the transition to civilian life.”

So what is this TAP? It stands for Transitional Assistance Program which is made available to service members who are making the transition to civilian life.

Now Veterans who already have gone through TAP can still choose the TAP entrepreneurial track and get access to BOOTS to BUSINESS REBOOT and many other small business resources. For instance, the REBOOT is administered by SBA so its networks of SCORE mentors and Small Business Development Center professions are made available. Veterans also have access to Veteran Business Outreach Centers to hone their business plans and network in local/regional markets. The Veterans Administration also offers an Entrepreneurial Portal with a section on Franchising that has special services just for Veterans.

Although the Veterans were encouraged to find the right business idea, it was noted that first you have to know “WHO YOU ARE” because without a passion

for your idea it could be an experience of rough waters ahead. If the idea is a franchise concept, Veterans were advised they should drill down on five key aspects before they purchase:

1 Product or Service: • Is this something you would buy and be passionate about selling?

• Would you offer it to family and friends proudly?

2 Profitability: • Don’t just accept the franchisor’s dream presentation! Look at their past performance and actually call several franchisees to verify that they’re making money.

• Do their newer units cost more than ones built during the most recent growth spurt, and, if so, how long does it take to get your money back at your cost of investment?

equal partner?

• Is it a team approach?

4 Depth of Support: • Are you confident that their back office operations are sufficient now and can

grow to support an expanding franchise system?

• Are support plans current reality rather prospective ideas?

5 Leadership: • What is their vision?

• Do they really know their own

competition and how they plan to be the ongoing force in their marketplace?

Veterans like all other entrepreneurs must delve into these questions before making their final decision to act on purchasing any franchise.

Veterans Business Services will be

presenting on franchising at the BOOTS

to BUSINESS in Annapolis, Maryland on September 3rd.

For more about BOOTS to BUSINESS REBOOT go to http://www.boots2businessreboot.org.

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and the franchise employees, and should also assume a leadership role in community organizations. Veterans excel at meeting these criteria,” he explained.

By many measures ership skills and get it done “Veterans have the leadership sk Always Best Care is one of the fastest growing m exceptional franchisees.” additude that make them excep

The Roseville, California company offers a multitude of programs and services specifically targeted for veterans. And it > continues to be recognized for doing so.

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Since 2008, the company has grown from

and most successful franchise businesses in the country.

$2 million in annual franchise revenues to more than $66 million last year. In 2013 alone, it received more than a dozen prominent industry awards for outstanding operations, sales and marketing.

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nation’s veterans both as owners and clients that brings him the greatest sense of pride.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical inhome care, assisted living services and skilled home health care. With more than 190 independently owned and operated franchise territories, Always Best Care

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Always Best Care launched a special incentive!"#$%&'()"*(+,'-."/01-2(3"4"5 to award a “free” franchise to military veterans in every state in the union – 51 free franchises (including the District of Columbia) in all, worth more than $2.6 million. For qualifying veterans, Always Best Care will waive initial franchise fees of $44,900 and other fees for the first six months of operation. The total value of each free franchisee is more than $50,000.

In addition to approximately 12 percent of Always Best Care franchises being owned by military veterans, the company provides several care and consulting services for veterans, including its Veterans Assistance Program and Veterans “President Obama called for the industry Loan Program,=@(%$')$:<"A<&"%)'::";$))"#'<&$:."B-$<(2"=<'<(:"83,9"CD(<$3(2E both of which provide care D1F(-"I3(?$-0."B-$<(2"= to create hundreds of thousands of 8)+'9:";(:<"5'3("83('"D new 8)+'9:";(:<"5'3("F1:$-(::"0+-(3."='-"G$(H0"58 and help obtaining funds to pay for care. jobs for veterans,” said Mr. Newman.

According to Newman, veterans have the “We’re taking it a step further by ideal traits to become successful franchise providing not just a job, but a lifelong owners. career opportunity that will allow our “Veterans have the leadership skills and getnation’s heroes to build a business while it-done attitude that makes for outstanding making a real difference in people’s lives.” franchisees,” he said. “Another critical For complete information on the Always trait is the ability to be both a leader and a Best Care “free” franchise incentive for team member. To succeed in franchising, veterans, please visit www.abc4free.com. the owner must lead his or her business

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International Franchise Association

Receives Top ASAE Honor for Veterans Transition

Franchise Program (VetFran) The International Franchise Association (IFA) has earned the 2014 ASAE Power of A Gold Award for its Veterans Transition Franchise Program (VetFran) and Operation Enduring Opportunity (OEO) initiative.

OEO is a franchise industry-wide effort to hire and recruit 80,000 veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors through 2014. Since Veteran’s Day 2011, there have been over 151,000 veterans who have found career opportunities in the franchise industry, with nearly 5,200 becoming small business franchise owners,

“Since Veteran’s Day 2011, there have been over 151,000 veterans who have found career opportunities in the franchise industry.”

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significantly surpassing our goals in both of these areas. The program is stronglysupported by the First Lady and the White House (where the IFA was honored in an East Room ceremony in April, 2013 for its ongoing and measurable efforts) Joining Forces Initiative, as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and their Hiring our Heroes program. ASAE honored IFA for its efforts to support our nation’s veterans, which was the largest privatesector veterans’ hiring commitment at the time of its launch.

“Franchising provides an ideal structure to enable returning veterans to become productive participants in the U.S. economy,” said IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE. “It is expected that in the next five years, over one million military veterans will be transitioning into civilian life. The franchise industry is well-positioned to support these veterans, and while we have far surpassed our goal, we will continue our steadfast efforts to help veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors achieve their dreams of business ownership.”

IFA’s VetFran was founded in 1991 by the late Don Dwyer, Sr. (USAF, Ret.), founder and chairman of The Dwyer Group, to support veterans returning from the Gulf War to ease their transition back into the civilian economy. Today, VetFran includes over 650 IFA member companies offering financial incentives, training and mentoring to veterans interested in small business ownership and/or a career path in franchising. The program includes opportunities in employment, as well as business ownership through discounts, reduced royalties and credits for startup materials. The Operation Enduring Opportunity campaign was launched in 2011 to support military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

VetFran strengthened the OEO by partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hiring our Heroes” program, supported by Capital One Bank.

“We will continue our steadfast efforts to help veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors achieve their dreams of business ownership..”

“Congratulations to IFA for benefiting not just their own industry or profession, but society at large,” said Paul Pomerantz, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and chair of the Power of A Awards Judging Committee. “This year, our committee had an exceptionally strong group of entries to consider, and it’s heartening to see so many organizations excelling in their work.”

About the International Franchise Association The International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, education and advocacy, IFA

works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising. Through its media awareness campaign highlighting the theme, Franchising: Building Local Businesses, One Opportunity at a Time, IFA promotes the economic impact of the more than 825,000 franchise establishments, which support nearly 18 million jobs and $2.1 trillion of economic output for the U.S. economy. IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees and companies that support the industry in marketing, law and business development.

ASAE’s Power of A (association) Awards, recognizes the association community’s valuable contributions on the local, national, and global level. The Power of A Awards rewards outstanding accomplishments of associations and industry professionals for their efforts to enrich lives, create a competitive workforces, prepare society for the future, drive innovation and make a better world.

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Insta nt Impr ints

Freedom to Set Your Own Goals At the young age of 19 years old, Bill Allen, a U.S. Air Force flight line Avionics Technician had no idea he would become an area developer for Instant Imprints many years later.

It was quite a while between his time in the military and purchasing an Instant Imprints franchise. He had several careers in between. Ultimately, he had always wanted to own his own business and Instant Imprints is a business that does not really have a slow period. Bill evaluated sales and found that sales are strong all year long because Instant Imprints produce so many things that small businesses need to promote themselves.

Bill wanted a franchise that he could own and operate himself, as well as sell. Instant Imprints is one of the few franchises that offered the option to become an Area Developer as well.

Being in the military contributes to many attributes that support business ownership.

From Bill’s perspective, “… determination, never quit attitude and solid work ethic is what the military taught me and I was able to bring these attributes to Instant Imprints as a franchise owner. There were numerous challenges when we first opened our franchise. I had never been a business owner before and there were many things to learn: operations, production, sales, training, employee hiring, and management just to name a few.

“Instant Imprints’ Corporate offered excellent training, both in owning and operating your business as well as

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technical training in production. Corporate is also instrumental in helping a new franchise get to profitability as quickly as possible via an extensive initial marketing program as well as continued support in marketing and technical training.

We are also kept up to date on the latest production techniques and state of the art equipment.”

Bill would absolutely recommend starting an Instant Imprints franchise and here’s why? “Instant Imprints offers a very competitive franchise purchase program for veterans. If a Vet is looking for a business to own, that is almost recession proof, with solid corporate support, this is it. Every business, organization, church, school, sports team, municipality and non-profit, needs what we produce and the service we provide. There is no lack of potential clients.”

Bill Allen is a proven Veteran success story for Instant Imprints and also an example of why franchise organizations should invest in Veterans owning franchises. As an area developer, Bill continues to support Veterans in pursuing their franchise dreams and is an integral part of the Instant Imprints team.

About Instant Imprints: Founded in 1992 as an imprinted merchandise manufacturer and distributor, Instant Imprints expanded to offer screen-printing, embroidery, sign-making and promotional product services. The San Diego-based company began franchising in 2001. The First and Only Franchise in the promotional advertising industry offering this level of comprehensive products and services.

Although they have been around for over half a century, the screen printing, embroidery, sign, promotional products and digital printing industries lacked the technology to easily enter into them.

Instant Imprints was the first and are still the only franchise to merge these normally separate businesses under one roof. Why settle for a clothing franchise when you can get all six franchise concepts rolled into one! New innovations, as well as over thirty years of experience in this market, have allowed Instant Imprints to completely revolutionize these wellestablished industries.

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