In 2017, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy announced that military veterans have majority ownership in 2.5 million small businesses and that veteran-owned firms had sales of $1.22 trillion. A military background leaves veteran entrepreneurs with leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and experience following systems, all key skills for prospective franchise owners. If you’re a military veteran looking to apply these military skills to an entrepreneurial role, Maui Wowi, with its fruit smoothies and premium Hawaiian coffee franchises, offers the flexibility of owning a mobile business, a full franchise support system, and, for veterans, a 20 percent discount on the franchise fee.
Veterans and Business Owners Need Decisiveness and Adaptability
Veterans are accustomed to adapting decisions based on changing conditions. Trained to think on their feet and trust their instincts, franchisees with a military background are highly adaptable, which is an important trait for business owners. Often, these decisions are made quickly, without much time to consider other options. Veterans who have — simply by the nature of their experience — developed decision-making skills are strong candidates for Maui Wowi smoothie franchises, whether they choose a smoothie cart – mobile franchise, a kiosk, or another one of our business models.
Following Your Mobile Franchise Business Plan
It’s imperative that franchise owners are able to follow a business plan, and veterans have an advantage by understanding the value of processes and systems based on their military experiences. Along with our In-Store Training program, Maui Wowi’s professional franchise experts provide assistance with the business setup and marketing for your new business. As you develop and follow your business plan, your military skills will support the launch and operations of your mobile franchise business.
Strong Leadership Skills & Smoothies Make Sense
Coming from a highly structured environment, veterans are accustomed to solving problems while working closely with their teams. As they understand how to structure a team, their knowledge of the chain of command enables them to effectively manage individual employees and teams. In addition, veterans have leadership skills, such as accountability and discipline, which benefit business ownership. While we live the Aloha Spirit with our smoothie and coffee franchises, we at Maui Wowi also know that it’s important for franchisees to run their businesses with professionalism and effective leadership.
For more information on what Maui Wowi smoothie franchise opportunities are, why they are a perfect fit for veterans and what smoothie franchise costs would be contact our support team.