The IFA’s VetFran program is optional. A brand offers a discount only if its own FDD Item 5 says so. Every brand listed here discloses a genuine veteran incentive, from a flat fee waiver to a percentage reduction on the initial franchise fee.
68 US franchise brands, ranked by FDD Item 7 minimum
Showing the 60 lowest-capex of 68 qualifying brands.
| Rank | Brand | Initial investment | Veteran discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $1,945–$20,505 | ||
| #2 | $66,000–$111,500 | ||
| #3 | $92,640–$350,550 | ||
| #4 | $93,440–$149,890 | ||
| #5 | $94,330–$176,239 | ||
| #6 | $100,500–$211,250 | ||
| #7 | $107,650–$252,850 | ||
| #8 | $108,503–$277,118 | ||
| #9 | $109,860–$158,650 | ||
| #10 | $113,808–$271,708 | ||
| #11 | $117,600–$288,400 | ||
| #12 | $117,720–$141,200 | ||
| #13 | $119,560–$190,700 | ||
| #14 | $126,525–$309,500 | ||
| #15 | $131,000–$287,700 | ||
| #16 | $132,200–$226,000 | ||
| #17 | $135,820–$163,902 | ||
| #18 | $143,273–$286,702 | ||
| #19 | $143,273–$286,702 | ||
| #20 | $150,000–$477,250 | ||
| #21 | $150,155–$191,575 | ||
| #22 | $152,900–$298,675 | ||
| #23 | $159,500–$357,425 | ||
| #24 | $162,500–$453,000 | ||
| #25 | $162,900–$1,656,800 | ||
| #26 | $185,336–$351,900 | ||
| #27 | $188,500–$725,450 | ||
| #28 | $203,100–$355,500 | ||
| #29 | $203,492–$696,266 | ||
| #30 | $211,000–$510,000 | ||
| #31 | $213,500–$587,000 | ||
| #32 | $231,225–$386,285 | ||
| #33 | $242,200–$610,000 | ||
| #34 | $245,250–$543,000 | ||
| #35 | $245,432–$344,768 | ||
| #36 | $271,037–$814,192 | ||
| #37 | $275,500–$770,500 | ||
| #38 | $286,477–$811,186 | ||
| #39 | $288,890–$830,380 | ||
| #40 | $292,129–$567,248 | ||
| #41 | $320,891–$864,729 | ||
| #42 | $329,850–$683,715 | ||
| #43 | $362,300–$857,700 | ||
| #44 | $376,500–$1,769,200 | ||
| #45 | $378,050–$756,100 | ||
| #46 | $390,675–$680,775 | ||
| #47 | $391,229–$1,096,999 | ||
| #48 | $403,289–$1,029,811 | ||
| #49 | $445,299–$736,465 | ||
| #50 | $484,684–$770,754 | ||
| #51 | $520,250–$1,818,900 | ||
| #52 | $539,329–$905,482 | ||
| #53 | $543,500–$2,738,000 | ||
| #54 | $554,731–$827,621 | ||
| #55 | $664,355–$1,478,820 | ||
| #56 | $667,610–$1,122,153 | ||
| #57 | $695,870–$1,046,506 | ||
| #58 | $764,577–$1,104,920 | ||
| #59 | $767,950–$1,577,750 | ||
| #60 | $805,799–$1,563,499 |
Frequently asked
How do I know a veteran discount is real and not marketing?
Every brand on this page specifies its exact discount in FDD Item 5 — the disclosure document franchisors must provide to prospects under the FTC Franchise Rule, and that roughly 14 registration states also require to be filed — instead of leaning on marketing copy. See the brand’s own page for the precise terms and dollar amount.
Does the veteran discount cover the full investment, or just the franchise fee?
Almost always, the discount applies only to the initial franchise fee, not the complete Item 7 investment. Working capital, equipment, and build-out costs typically stay the same. Check the relevant brand’s Item 5 language to verify its exact scope.