Brands seek military veteran franchisees

Kita Business: VetFran, shorthand for the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, offers reduced-cost entry into the world of franchising. Originally, it began after the Persian Gulf War.

About 220 franchise companies — from Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores to Matco Tools — participate in the current VetFran program, according to the association.

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