Franchise for veterans: fee discounts at 23 brands
When a brand asks former service members for a smaller upfront franchise fee than other buyers pay, that's a franchise for veterans.
Franchise opportunities for veterans
In its FDD, every brand below sets out a lower franchise fee for veterans. The International Franchise Association runs the veterans' program called VetFran. Before you apply, get the brand to confirm its current offer.
| Brand | Usual fee, paid once | Fee for veterans | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
 2025 FDD | $5,000 | Fee waived | The $5,000 affiliation fee |
 2026 FDD | $42,500 | Reduced fee | As the FDD lists, veterans and existing franchisees pay $22,500 to $42,500 |
 2026 FDD | $35,500 | $20,000 | Through VetFran |
 2026 FDD | $35,500 | $20,000 | Through VetFran |
 2026 FDD | $65,000 | $10,000 off | $10,000 off the standard $65,000 fee |
 2026 FDD | $60,000 | Up to 25% off | You can get a discount of up to 25% on the establishment fee |
 2026 FDD | $25,000 | $15,000 | First restaurant |
 2026 FDD | $54,000 | $43,200 | A 20% VetFran discount |
 2025 FDD | $30,000 | $15,000 | A 50% military discount |
 2026 FDD | $49,500 | 10% off | 10% off the franchise fee |
 2026 FDD | $20,000 | $15,000 | First responders qualify too; combat-disabled veterans and Gold Star families: $0 |
 2026 FDD | $45,000 | $36,000 | $28,000 for later units |
 2026 FDD | $49,000 | 25% off | The same 25% discount applies to educators |
 2026 FDD | $49,900 | 20% off | Also a 10% discount for first responders |
 2026 FDD | $80,000 | $50,000 | First school, through VetFran |
 2026 FDD | $49,500 | 25% off | Through VetFran |
 2026 FDD | $15,000 | $7,500 | Current franchisees and qualified non-traditional sites also get the lower fee |
 2026 FDD | $135,000 | $115,000 | Additional fee reductions put current franchisees at $60,000 and transfers at $40,000. |
 2024 FDD | $39,900 | $33,900 | Multi-clinic owners pay $29,900, while DC Path is $20,000, among the other discounts. |
 2026 FDD | $60,000 | Discount | A military veterans' program discount appears in the FDD, but no amount is given |
 2025 FDD | $50,000 | 50% off | The same 50% applies to women-owned buyers |
 2026 FDD | $50,000 | $10,000 off | A $10,000 reduction |
 2026 FDD | $35,000 | $17,500 | For qualified veterans; $25,000 for additional units |
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