DESCRIPTION:
John Hayes, a franchising professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University and host of the
Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, converses with Bob McCracken, an Air Force and Air
National Guard veteran and Hot Head Burritos franchisee. They delve into why
veterans make exceptional franchisees, highlighting the discipline, meticulousness,
and plan-following abilities honed during military service. They also discuss the
Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran), a program providing financial
benefits to veterans venturing into franchising, founded by Don Dwyer of the Dwyer
Group. Bob recounts his personal franchising experience, from managing multiple
franchises before the COVID-19 pandemic to effectively running a single unit. The
conversation underscores the advantages of the VetFran program, encouraging
more franchisors and veterans to join and leverage these opportunities
- With Bob McCracken
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Who is veteran franchisee Bob McCracken?
01:03 Why are veterans great franchise owners?
02:49 What is the VetFran story?
08:35 Bob's Hot Head Burritos journey?
10:57 Best way to encourage veteran franchising?
16:10 Final advice for veteran entrepreneurs?
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