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V e t e r a n s i n F r a n c h i s i n g S u ppl e m e n t s e pt e m b e r 2 0 2 1 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 On the Cover

Franchisee In Action

50 Supporting Military Personnel Through

a Franchise Business

48 How I Went from the Airforce to a Small

Business Owner Ed Cushing | PIRTEK

46 Latest in Veteran News

52 From Soldier to Multiple Franchise Owner – How a Leap of Faith Led to a Successful New Career Terry Pickens | Tide Cleaners

52 From Soldier to Mulitple Franchise Owner

Veterans News 46 The Ups Store 47 Taco John’s

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Profile 50 Supporting Military Personnel Through a Franchise Business Jim Chiodo

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The UPS Store Opens New Locations on SDSU Campus

Two new The UPS Store locations are now open on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU) for 2021-22 fall semester. In addition to supporting retail customers with a variety of services including printing, faxing, scanning and notary, The UPS Store will serve as the central mail center for students living on campus, handling all incoming mail and packages for thousands of students. For the university, leveraging The UPS Store for campus mail management helps reduce costs while increasing the convenience and level of service to students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.

The UPS Store at San Diego State University will utilize state-of-the-art software for processing, tracking and retrieving packages and mail, significantly reducing the time and expense needed to receive, sort, store and retrieve student packages at each dorm. These stores will also be the first university locations nationwide to unveil the completely new and modern retail design for The UPS Store.

Consolidating mail and package fulfillment through The UPS Store also helps reduce the school’s carbon footprint and increases safety on campus by decreasing the number of trucks driving around campus every day delivering mail to more than 20 individual dorm mailrooms. When mail and packages arrive, regardless of the carrier, they will be electronically logged, sorted and safely stored. The UPS Store will notify students by email or text that their mail and/or package is ready for pick up. Students then simply walk into The UPS Store and type their unique notification code into a tablet, which sends a message to store associates who bring the item(s) to the student – with the entire process taking only 25 and 30 seconds. This should help reduce the number of trips that students have to take to retrieve their mail and packages. theupsstore.com

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Taco John’s Announces Biggest Franchise Agreement in Brand History Taco John’s,” said Gary Rose, president and COO of Meritage Hospitality Group.

“We are excited about the Mexican restaurant segment and the Bigger, Bolder, Better direction of the brand. We’re excited to open our first restaurants near our headquarters in west Michigan in 2022.” “This is historic for our brand,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development. “As we begin our aggressive growth into new markets, there is no better partner than Meritage.

While getting to know the group, I’ve been impressed with the organizational infrastructure, attention to detail, commitment to people, operations capabilities and development of top-notch restaurants. The best is yet to come for Taco John’s!”

Taco John’s International Inc. (Taco John’s), a leading quickservice Mexican franchise, inked its biggest area development agreement to date with the largest Wendy’s franchisee, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. The group will build 50 new Taco John’s restaurants by March 31, 2026 with options to develop an additional 150 restaurants.

“Taco John’s is the perfect fit for our company. While exploring concepts to expand our portfolio, we were quickly attracted to

Differentiating itself in the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John’s prides itself on a unique menu that features delicious, quality-made food. Its commitment to quality has established the brand as the go-to restaurant in its markets.

Additionally, its significant drive-thru business, which represents 65% of systemwide sales, has helped insulate the brand from recent market shifts. www.tacojohnsfranchise.com.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Expands Footprint (and Paw Prints) Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the U.S. leader in specialty pet retail and grooming, celebrates the opening of their newest neighborhood store in Woodforest with a grand opening event bringing the total number of Houston area stores to 11.

Each Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming store is a locally-owned franchise that serves the head-to-tail needs of pets with a personal touch. Houston’s neighborhood pet store provides professional grooming, healthy pet foods, gourmet treats and supplies for complete pet care, wellness and pampering.

“Our expansion in the Houston market demonstrates our long-term confidence in and commitment to the region,” said Paul Allen, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming CEO. “Our local franchise owners have generated remarkable success and brand loyalty. They cater to Houston customers and their pets with expertise and care, through community-focused, neighborhood stores.”

With an ongoing mission to support local pet communities, as part of this grand opening, the company will donate 1,000 pounds of pet food to be shared between two Montgomery County non-profit animal rescue organizations – Friends of Faye and Camo Animal Rescue.

Greg and Ginger Davis are the owners of the new Woodforest store, as well as locations in College Park and Conroe. They are

passionate about pets and the quality and service associated with the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming brand.

“Woodforest loves their fur babies and we are here to provide the absolute best experience for both pets and pet parents. From hugs and kisses, to nutrition and wellness that can lead to a long, healthy, happy lifetime together,” said Greg Davis. “We are so excited about this community, the warm reception we have received and the relationships with our neighbors that we will continue to foster.” woofgangbakery.com

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franchisee in action: Ed Cushing | PIRTEK USA South Columbus

Ed and Suzanne Cushing- PIRTEK Columbus South

How I Went from the Air Force to a Small Business Owner After working as an Air Force hydraulic technician primarily in Oklahoma and Okinawa Japan for 11 years, I wanted my next job to be one that would truly challenge me.

A few months after leaving the Air Force in 2001, while exploring a career in computers, I found a job posting on the

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talent bank for a mobile sales and service technician (MSST) at a local PIRTEK franchise. I was soon hired as a MSST and then quickly promoted to operations manager within a year and then general manager in 2017. Little did I know that my relationship with PIRTEK USA would continue for nearly two decades and result in opening my own business.

I was drawn to this franchise because I enjoy the freedom to bounce around at work, visit different sites and work on many different types of machinery. The

reason why I’ve stuck with the company so long in different roles is because I like the variety of jobs and you’re not stuck in a plant doing the same thing repeatedly.

I love that we are in the field and building relationships with customers and that’s the key to success in this business. You get customers to trust you and then you work on their machines and that’s how you grow within the brand. In 2014 and 2015, I was awarded the National Operations Manager of the Year by PIRTEK USA. I found that my career in the military really helped

“I consider myself lucky that I can pick up the phone and call any fellow PIRTEK franchise owner for any advice.”

me succeed with PIRTEK USA. Life in the Air Force instils you with lifelong strengths such as a strong work ethic, professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail.

After many years of career success and satisfaction at a PIRTEK USA franchise location in Detroit, I was at a crossroads when my wife had an opportunity to take the next step in her career by moving to Columbus, OH I ultimately decided to become an owner because PIRTEK USA had recently started offering franchisees the option of opening two types of locations – Tier 1 and Tier 2. Opening a Tier 2 mobile-only location felt like a much more viable and affordable path to business ownership.

One of the challenges of opening the first PIRTEK location in Columbus is making sure to educate the business community about the brand and what we can do for their companies. I also approach new customers by really listening to them with an eye on how they can prevent future problems. I know that downtime is costly, which is why PIRTEK offers a variety of services to eliminate customers’ downtime.

One of our stand-out offerings, is our 1-hour ETA on-site campaign. It seems basic, but it’s very important and in my short time in business, customers have already been impressed with this very simple service. As already stated, another simple thing is to just listen. Listening will afford you the opportunity to solve their problems and not just supply another bandaid fix.

I currently have one employee and myself building the PIRTEK brand in the Columbus area. I feel that it is very important as an owner to be out in the field daily building relationships with customers

“My advice to those who want to open their own PIRTEK franchise is that this is a great, recession-proof business to invest in, but you have to be able to take things apart and put it back together or have a staff that does that for you.”

and even doing jobs. Since opening my PIRTEK USA business, I’ve been happy with the amount of support I’ve received not only from the PIRTEK USA corporate team, but also from other franchise owners.

I consider myself lucky that I can pick up the phone and call any fellow PIRTEK franchise owner for any advice. Sometimes multiple franchise owners service a common customer. As a PIRTEK brand we work together to ensure we manage these customers in the same way to keep things consistent for the customer and ultimately strengthening our brand.

My advice to those who want to open their own PIRTEK franchise is that this is a great, recession-proof business to invest in, but you have to be able to take things apart and put it back together or have a staff that does that for you. You don’t need to have a background in hydraulics, but you need

people that have a good understanding of it. I believe that following the system and using your resources is the key to being a successful franchise owner.

Recently, COVID has proven that this business is recession-proof and pandemicproof because it services many essential businesses in construction, manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, defence, oil and petroleum industries.

In the future, I’m hoping to open up one more location in Columbus and then possibly a third location in Ohio. “To Fly, Fight and Win” is the motto those who serve in the United States Air Force live by during their time in battle – and it’s something I’ve used to transform myself from a PIRTEK USA entry-level technician to a franchise owner. www.pirtekusa.com

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profile: Jim Chiodo

Supporting Military Personnel Through a Franchise Business There is a famous quote that states, “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.”

This is a saying close to many people’s hearts, mine included. I work every day toward the goal of aiding those who have served our country, and it is not a task I take lightly.

My father is a World War II veteran. His continued guidance throughout my life has taught me how to respect and care for those around me. As I’ve gotten older, my father has begun to share more stories about his experiences he had in the war. These stories have helped me realize my passion for learning from those who have served our country.

My wife Pam and I are the proud franchise owners of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, a property restoration business, and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, which focuses on contents restoration. With two restoration businesses, we’ve always had a healthy respect for history and its mementos. Our businesses allow us to connect with many individuals in our area, but notably, we have connected with and served many veterans.

When working with veterans in our community, we share the stories my father has told us while also taking the opportunity to learn about their own

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experiences serving our country. An encounter that truly inspires and sticks with us was with a retired colonel. We were first connected after his home was damaged. Despite the problems he was going through, after hearing about my father’s past, he worked to research and find medals for my father first in spite of the damage to his home. In his own time of need, the colonel prioritized being a veteran over a homeowner and connected with my father in an amazing way. My father’s past and scenarios like this are what drive me to continue building relationships with the veterans we serve.

How We Serve In our line of work, we connect with both civilians and veterans on what could be one of the worst days of their lives. We take that seriously and are aware of the deep level of compassion we need to show all of our clients. Our businesses not only allow us to fight for our community, but more so, it allows us to connect with numerous local veterans and help serve them when they face unexpected curveballs like flooding or accidental fires.

The desire to provide for local veterans and be someone they can rely on during their times of need drove us to become a USAAcertified business. This accreditation allows veterans in our local area to relax knowing that we can support their homes when disaster strikes and swiftly restore their possessions. We know that veterans

pride themselves on mementos they have brought home from their enlistment period, and we take pleasure knowing that we can successfully restore these items during times of hardship.

Outside of the services that we provide for veterans, we also offer them a place of employment. We know that getting a job directly after working in the armed forces can be a difficult transition to make. We want to aid veterans in their transitions into civilian life as much as possible, and we enjoy working beside them. We even get a chance to learn about their experiences as they get back into the swing of things.

Whether or not their journey with us is long-term or for a few months, we encourage them to find work that brings them joy and happily welcome them back if they decide they want to rejoin our team — no questions asked.

How Your Franchise Can Fight for Those in Need Figuring out how to initially start helping veterans in your community can be difficult. Although there are many options to choose from, it is best to figure out a way to get involved within your local veteran community to ensure that you provide the most help.

One of the first steps we recommend is to make your business a friendly environment for veterans where they can go if they need assistance. An easy way to build this

“Whether or not their journey with us is long-term or for a few months, we encourage them to find work that brings them joy and happily welcome them back if they decide they want to rejoin our team — no questions asked.”

Jim Chiodo with his wife Pam, who is the Vice President of both businesses.

atmosphere, and something we have done ourselves in partnership with Farmers

Insurance, is to have Suits for Soldiers

events. These events allow them to sharpen up with haircuts, grooming and fresh

clothes so they can feel confident going into interviews. As mentioned earlier,

transitioning back into civilian life and the workforce outside of the military

is difficult for many veterans. Suits for

Soldiers affairs allow you to build your

relationship with veterans locally while providing much-needed services.

The confidence your business brings to the veterans in your area can be heightened by continued support to their community.

By finding organizations locally that fight every day to support veterans, you can form partnerships that allow you to give frequent donations of supplies and money.

This is just a first step toward forming more connections that will allow you

to continually give back and impact the veteran community as much as possible.

Overall, it is important to keep in mind that we need to do everything we can to serve those who have served us.

Jim Chiodo is the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE in Portland, Oregon and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Vancouver and North Portland. Jim works closely with his wife Pam, who is the Vice President of both businesses.

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franchisee in action: Terry Pickens | Tide Cleaners

From soldier to multiple franchise owner – how a leap of faith led to a successful new career Enlisting in the military is a path that requires sacrifice and carries daunting risks, but it’s also an opportunity for service members to open new doors and see the world outside of their hometown.

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The valuable training, team building, and leadership development are a recipe for lifelong success. This was the experience of Terry Lee Pickens, II, who was managing a fast-food restaurant in smalltown Ohio at age 17 when he decided he wanted more than his hometown offered.

“I knew I didn’t want to work in a burger joint the rest of my life, and I wasn’t making a lot of money,” Terry says. “There was a chance to ‘get out of Dodge’ by joining the military. So that’s what I did.”

Terry speaks humbly about his time in the

U.S. Army, but it seems his leap of faith destined him for entrepreneurial success in a rather ironic way.

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, 21-year-old Terry was deployed to Iraq; and was assigned to the laundry and bath unit. Nearly two decades later, the veteran is a Tide Cleaners franchisee who owns or oversees nearly a dozen dry cleaners in five states — an all-too-perfect narrative.

“Believe it or not, there actually is a job to do laundry in the military, and that’s what I did,” Terry says. “We would set up laundry

“Now, with Tide Cleaners locations in Michigan, North Carolina, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas — and plans to continue expanding — Terry uses valuable lessons from his time in the military to successfully manage 115 employees in multiple states.”

trailers with washers, dryers, generators, and other equipment. My job was to perform maintenance, keep the equipment running, and be a guard with a gun on my hip for the first few years of the war.

Seriously, it was the easiest job you could pick in the Army.”

Now a husband and father of four, Terry bravely answered a call to action at an unsettling moment in American history.

Despite his modest account, the young soldier’s time in Iraq was certainly not without challenges.

“We went to Iraq with the initial surge, and there were no resources. We didn’t have food. There was nothing,” says Terry.

“This is a true story. I had a bag of Skittles, a one-litre bottle of water that I had to share, and we would get an apple, banana, or granola bar in the morning. That’s all we had to eat for the whole day. That’s what we lived on for the first three months at war.”

After more than 10 years in the military, Pickens returned to the United States and began pursuing a civilian career. While managing a restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, a job recruiter stopped in for a sandwich

and introduced Terry to Tide Cleaners.

“She said, ‘What’s your background?’”

Terry recalls. “I told her I was actually in a laundry unit in the military. There is no correlation whatsoever with me owning a bunch of dry cleaners, I promise. But it probably did open the door for me to come work for Tide Cleaners.”

Prior to becoming a Tide Cleaners’ franchisee, Terry managed Tide Cleaners’ stores in Columbus, and he climbed the ranks at the franchise’s headquarters in Cincinnati. Eventually, an opportunity presented itself to purchase a store in St. Louis, Missouri.

“My wife, Sonia, is from St. Louis. She was my boss in the military, so that’s how we met,” says Terry. “We were starting our family and knew it was time to move closer to home.”

The couple currently lives in Alton, Illinois, with their children, 19-year-old Chloe, 12-year-old Mya, 8-year-old Myles, and 2-year-old Mason.

Now, with Tide Cleaners locations in Michigan, North Carolina, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas — and plans to

continue expanding — Terry uses valuable lessons from his time in the military to successfully manage 115 employees in multiple states.

“The military taught me that people come from all walks of life, and there are different ways you need to lead, coach, and manage each employee,” Terry says.

“There are 115 different conversations that need to be had to lead 115 people. I want everyone to know they’re important, and I want to help each person achieve their goals and the goals of our company.” https://tidecleaners.com/en-us/ partnerships/franchise

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QC Kinetix is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based franchise company leading the way in helping people maintain an active lifestyle using comprehensive regenerative medicine treatments to address musculoskeletal conditions and joint pain.

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ownership and to protect their investment with the highest quality products, services, exceptional workmanship, and a knowledgeable staff that provides solutions for extending the life of all vehicles.

The brand is continuing to grow through franchising and offers a best-in-class investment for qualified prospects.

Ziebart franchisees gain a built-in team with decades of experience to help launch their business every step of the way. As an established automotive enthusiast brand, Ziebart has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 500 Franchisor as well as a Top 200 Global Franchise.

For more information contact Amanda House at: Phone: 248-837-3944 Email: ahouse@ziebart.com Website: www.ownaziebart.com

operate. We designed this with systems and growth in mind, so you can become the next proud owner of a The Red Chickz restaurant franchise with ease.

An investment in a restaurant franchise like The Red Chickz is an excellent way to break into the foodservice business or expand your already existing restaurant portfolio. We seek qualified business owners who understand or appreciate the restaurant industry and are fired up about our brand. www.theredchickz.com

campaigns, news press releases, and online franchising e-magazine articles, VBS gets the message to qualified Veterans who are invested in starting a franchise.

VBS supports service disabled Veterans who are enrolled in the self-employment track within the Veterans Administration and provides outreach efforts to transitioning military through TAP and ACAP programs. As a graduate business of the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans (“EBV”), we also assist other graduates of EBV and provide coaching support through mentoring programs. VBS is where Veterans turn to make their franchise dreams a reality.

Contact: James Mingey Phone: 202-349-0860 Email: info@veteransbusinessservices.us Website: www.veteransbusinessservices.us

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