Match Your Skills to the Right Franchise | VetFran

Have you decided that 2020 is the year to start a new career within the franchising industry? We are so excited for your new adventure after the military! Please know, you are not alone.

Our team at VetFran wants to help you find the right franchise for you and your skills, needs and passion! Read on as we offer some suggestions.

Find the Franchise That Is Right for You

With so many choices out there, how are you supposed to know the franchise that matches perfectly with your skills?

Before you go on the hunt, you want to create a list of wants and needs. Much like when you’re buying a house or a car, you want to have established the things you need and the things you would like—even if you are not able to get every single item. The key is to find something that fits a majority of your needs list, while also hitting on some of your wants list.

After making this list, you can move forward in deciding the franchise that best fits your wants and needs.

Ask Yourself the Right Questions

When you are starting to narrow down possible franchise opportunities, you want to make sure you are answering a number of questions.

Does the franchise fit your own goals? When you invest in a franchise, you are also investing in their mission and way of doing things. If you don’t really agree with how the franchise operates, then it is probably not going to be the franchise for you.

You want to almost feel as if the franchise you are investing with is one that you could have seen yourself starting in the first place. It should be a natural fit—investing in a franchise should never feel forced.

Also, can you afford the franchise? While money shouldn’t be everything, it is something. In order to invest in a franchise, you need to have financial backing. Therefore, you want to make sure the franchise you invest in is also one that you can manage financially.

And even though most franchise investments begin with a loan, you want to make sure the loan is a realistic amount for you to borrow. You don’t want to get too over your head too fast. Investing in a franchise should be like investing in your future—because it is your future and possibly the future of your children and grandchildren!

Remember, you do not have to go after a franchise on your own. We are here to help you on your journey!

Are you looking to invest in a franchise after the military? Our team at VetFran is here to help you find the perfect fit! Give us a call today to get started.