SEPTEMBER 2025

VETERAN VOICES

Doug Dwyer, CFE

President & CSO

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

“My father founded VetFran, and it is now Celebrating 34 years of positively impacting Veterans lives through the power of proven franchise brands. To be successful in a franchise business you need to be coachable, disciplined, follow a system and lead others, Veterans have these qualities. This creates a winning Formula for Success.”

Your Path Into Franchising Begins Here

Bring your leadership skills to franchising with the VetFran: Introduction to Franchising course, offered by the University of Denver’s Liniger Center on Franchising. Designed for veterans like you, this course provides the foundation to explore franchise ownership.

  • Self-paced, online learning
  • Only 10 hours to complete
  • Special Offer: A 20% discount has already been applied for you through the link below!

Scholarships available! Contact Wendy Kunz to learn more.

Service to Success: Veteran Spotlight

When service members transition from military to civilian life, one question often rises to the surface: “What’s next?” Hear from Justin Ghadery on why franchising is an increasingly compelling path for veterans.

Justin Ghadery

US Marine

President & Chief Operating Officer of EverSmith Brands

Second Vice Chair of the VetFran Committee

Got Questions About Franchising? We’ve Got Answers.


Curious about franchise ownership, but not sure where to start?


Complete Our Short Survey and we’ll get back to you.

Unlock Your Future in Franchising with VetFran

VetFran is committed to helping veterans take the next step in their careers by connecting them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed:

  • Education & Industry Insights
  • 500+ Franchise Brands
  • Exclusive Discounts & Incentives


Contact Wendy Kunz at wkunz@franchise.org to learn more.

September 24 | Service, Strength, and Success: The VetFran Celebration | Denver, CO | REGISTER


October 8-10 | Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference Arlington, TX | REGISTER


October 28-29 | Total Force Conference, National Harbor, MD | REGISTER


November 11 | Happy Veterans Day!

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