IFA teams up with vets

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Franchise Gator Admin

One of the most well-known franchising associations recently made headlines when it announced a partnership with members of the U.S. Military.

The International Franchise Association announced that it would be partnering with the U.S. Army Reserves in order to give more franchising opportunities to those who serve the country. The leaders of the two organizations are Stephen J. Caldeira, who is CEO of the IFA, and Daniel Allen, executive director of the Employment Partnership Office of the U.S. Army Reserve

“We are pleased to enter into this partnership with the Army Reserve to further help veterans buy franchises,” said IFA chief executive officer Steve Caldeira. “Today, almost 400 companies are participating in the VetFran program and to date have helped nearly 2,000 veterans get [buy] into business for themselves through franchising. This new partnership will help us introduce franchising as a post-service career option to even more honorably discharged military men and women.”

Veterans from all walks of life can find a whole new identity with franchising. By taking there skills from the field to the franchise, these American heroes can again make an important difference.