A Franchise Opportunity for Veterans
Why Veterans Excel as DreamMaker Franchise Owners
At DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, we’ve found that veterans are some of the best franchise owners. It’s no coincidence that 1 in 7 franchises in the U.S. is veteran-owned, and we recognize the synergy between military attributes and franchise success. Veterans bring integrity, discipline, leadership, problem solving, and a resilient spirit – the very qualities that define DreamMaker franchisees. These valuable skills are highly transferable to the business world, and especially franchising.
DreamMaker’s time-tested processes leverage these strengths, and our franchise culture based on core values of respect and integrity set us apart from other opportunities. Whether you’re dreaming of business ownership or simply looking for purpose in your next chapter, DreamMaker might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
If you were to ask a franchisee (regardless of brand) what one of the biggest benefits they receive through franchising is, most will mention proven processes.
Think about the proven processes of a franchise like the military’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) where they are used to standardize how a unit operates through the use of organizational best practices. In franchising, they reduce the risk of failure by providing a roadmap based on proven methods and successful strategies.
At DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, we offer the best franchise for veterans to own a kitchen, bath, and interior remodeling business with proven processes. More than half of our franchisees joined us with little to no experience in business or remodeling. Like other franchisors, we can teach marketing, sales, design, project management, and financials; however, the best franchisees are ones who match our DreamMaker culture and follow our time-tested processes and systems. We truly believe that Veterans have the innate characteristics to perform at a high level in franchising.
Read a column in Homeland Magazine about why veterans make great entrepreneurs by Doug Dwyer, President and CSO, of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen.
Veterans Receive 20% off the initial Franchise Fee!
Our commitment to veterans extends beyond our brand. DreamMaker President & CSO, Doug Dwyer’s father, Don Dwyer, was a U.S. Air Force veteran and the founder of VetFran, a program within the International Franchise Association (IFA) designed to support veterans transitioning to franchise ownership. He started this organization after the Gulf War to help the men and women who so selflessly served our country. Today, the VetFran Program consists of over 500 franchise brands and helps veterans across the country become business owners through franchising.
DreamMaker is proud to offer honorably discharged veterans a 20% discount on the franchise fee.
David Vargas is a U.S. Army Veteran and DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen owner in South Charlotte, NC. David’s journey began in Columbia, where he faced tragedy at a young age before emigrating to the U.S. When he was old enough, he enlisted in the Army to give back to the country that had given him so much. After serving, he worked in banking for 15 years, but something was missing. He craved purpose, impact, and ownership.
He and his wife turned to business ownership, ultimately finding their fit with DreamMaker. What drew them in? Our culture, our values, and our system. “If you follow their model diligently, put in the hard work and persistence, the chances of success are very high,” David shares. For he and his wife, entrepreneurship through franchising became a way to rediscover purpose, provide for their family, and build a lasting legacy.
Another DreamMaker veteran family is Jeff and Ruth Vargo, West Point grads and former Army officers. After a decade of living in the corporate world post-military, they realized they were living a life that didn’t fully reflect their dreams. Jeff had always loved home improvement, and in 2020, they both took a leap of faith and purchased a DreamMaker franchise in the Woodlands, TX.
Jeff describes the shift as a calling: “I started asking myself hard questions and felt like God was telling me to make a change.” Now, through their DreamMaker franchise, they’ve both found fulfillment and the chance to serve their community. As Ruth puts it, “To have this dream and then actually try to go out and do it – it’s such a gift.”
Many veterans find success as entrepreneurs, applying their leadership and strategic thinking skills to start and manage businesses. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a great franchise for veterans because we offer a proven business model with established systems at all levels, ongoing support, and mentorship programs providing veterans all the tools to become successful business owners.
Our purpose-driven culture not only aims at improving lives through quality remodeling, but also seeks to empower veterans, offering veteran friendly franchise to excel in civilian life. We have found that veterans are not just capable franchisees, but often exceptional ones.
Are you a veteran considering franchise ownership? If so, we would love to hear from you!
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