To someone who has not served, the term Military Experience is just an expression but to many who have served it is the foundation for the rest of their lives. Never again will he or she have the kind of responsibility that the military demands and at such a young age.

VetFran was founded in 1991 in an effort led by Chairman Don Dwyer, Sr. (USAF, Ret.), founder of The Dwyer Group, to support veterans returning from the Gulf War transition to the civilian economy.  Since then over 6,300 veterans have become franchise owners through VetFran and The Dwyer Group continues to play a leading role in VetFran.

The franchising industry made history as the IFA launched Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign built off of our VetFran strategic initiative to hire and recruit 75,000 veterans and 5,000 Wounded Warriors as business owners and team members.

What began as a small gesture by a waitress at a Texas based Bennigan’s, has now grown into a national campaign to honor members of the military.  A picture of a pint of beer left by a Navy veteran to honor one of his own was posted to facebook by waitress Hannah Hobbs who “couldn’t pour it out without having everyone know about it.” 

The IFA has stepped up for our nation’s veterans with Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign to offer franchise career opportunities and ownership. If you’re leaning towards becoming your own boss, owning a franchise business is one option that you may find pretty attractive.

Mrs. Obama pointed to U.S. businesses as leading the charge to hire veterans and their spouses. “America’s businesses have overwhelmed us with their response,” said Obama. The First Lady specifically noted the International Franchise Association with its pledge of 80,000 hires, which is part of VetFran’s Operation Enduring Opportunity initiative.

The franchising industry made history as the IFA launched Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign built off of our VetFran strategic initiative to hire and recruit 80,000 veterans as business owners and team members.