The franchise was rewarded by Entrepreneur Magazine for being one of the best franchises for veterans.
The franchise’s press release stated that Entrepreneur Magazine had named it on its list of America’s Top Franchises for Veterans in 2014, at number 59, with franchises ranked after being “evaluated and listed based on their incentives for veterans”, and Cartridge World has become “well-known for offering numerous benefits and discounts for current and retired members of the military”, whether they were customers or franchisees.
Cartridge World offers veterans a 15 percent discount on franchise fees if they join the organisation as franchisees, and is “actively seeking veterans and business professionals” to sign up and “run their own business”. One such veteran is John DeBroux, who owns the store in Conyers, Georgia, and served as a staff sergeant in the US Air Force from 1965 to 1969, as well as a senior master sergeant in the Georgia Air National Guard from 1975 to 1995 – and who “continues to give back” to other veterans as a franchisee.
He stated: “I’ve had the privilege to be a guardian on the Ninth Honor Flight out of Convers, a program which rewards WWII veterans with a free trip to visit their memorial in Washington DC. Many veterans mentioned the trip was the highlight of their life. It’s always a pleasure to help them enjoy this unique opportunity to connect with fellow veterans and share their stories.”
William Swanson, CEO of Cartridge World North America, added: “We’re honoured to be included in Entrepreneur’s list this year, as Cartridge World has always offered a thank you to those who have served our country. Whether it’s providing a discount to veteran customers or attracting more veterans to join our franchise system, our support for those who have served continues to grow.”
Entrepreneur Magazine previously listed Cartridge World in its top 100 businesses in its Franchise 500 listings in January.