According to the International Franchise Association, one in seven franchises in the United States is owned by a veteran.

Our franchise team strongly supports veterans in their search for new opportunities after returning to civilian life and we’re not alone. Joel Lazarovitz, Vice President of recruitment for Maid Brigade, Inc & Maid Simple House Cleaning, considers military veterans to be “ideal franchise owners,” citing four key factors that make them so effective.

• Leadership

• Practical experience

• Dedication

• The ability to follow systems and procedures

Let’s explore how these strengths give veterans an advantage in the world of franchise ownership.

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Franchising is an increasingly attractive option for those who want to run a business of their own, but don’t have the experience needed to start one from scratch. Franchising provides a unique set of benefits including an already established product, widespread brand recognition, operational support, training, and quick access to products––advantanges that don’t come easy when starting from square one.

Franchises are most successful when the business owner has done adequate research and is confident they’re a good match for the company. If you’re considering a franchise of your own, ask yourself the following questions before proceeding to be sure you’re a good fit:

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For many of us, the goal of owning a business represents a major life accomplishment we work toward for years. But whether it’s a scary headline in the media or a personal story of failure heard through the grapevine, owning a successful business in the real world can seem like a far off dream too difficult to actually accomplish yourself. While starting a business from scratch can be a huge uphill battle for many people, you don’t need to be an entrepreneur to own and run a successful business.

After years of experience in the franchising industry, we’ve learned that the biggest successes come from those that can think on their feet and have a true passion to create something great for the customer. For some, that means creating or presenting products to customers in a store, for us, it’s even simpler than that. Our franchisees give homeowners and businesses an on-site service experience they won’t forget.

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As our economy continues to take baby steps in the right direction, franchising is projected to outpace it for the second year in a row. The International Franchising Association’s Franchise Business Economic Outlook is one of just a handful of annual reports that shed light on the opportunities franchising has to offer from one year to the next.

This year’s much-anticipated report highlights some very positives trends that have only been improving in recent years. In fact, franchising as a whole is actually growing faster than the rest of the economy this year.

We’ve read through this year’s report and pulled out five of the biggest reasons why 2015 is the right time for prospective buyers to get in the game with a franchise of their own.

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Home-based franchise opportunities appeal to new franchise buyers for many reasons. Whether you’re in search of a better work/life balance or are tired of climbing the corporate ladder, benefits like these can make a big difference to buyers.

But let’s be honest. From a buyer’s perspective, nine times out of 10 earning potential is the primary concern when looking for the best franchise investment. How much can you actually make running a franchise from home?

While it’s certainly the most crucial question buyers should be asking, it’s one of the hardest to answer given the wide variety of home-based businesses out there today. Depending on the industry, the brand, and your local market, two home-based businesses could be making radically different amounts of money right next to each other.

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