Dream Vacations, a travel agency franchise company, has announced the launch of its 13th annual "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General" contest. The competition, which runs from July 9 to Sept. 2, 2024, will award three U.S. military veterans with free travel agency franchises.
Since its inception in 2012, the competition has awarded 61 franchises valued at more than $700,000. Each grand prize, worth $12,300, includes a complimentary Dream Vacations franchise with waived initial start-up fee ($10,500) and first-year monthly administrative service fees.
“Through our annual Operation Vetrepreneur contest, we're excited to help veterans achieve their dreams of owning a business and finding success for themselves and their families," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations. This is our way of saying thank you and giving back to those who served our country with honor.”
This is our way of saying thank you and giving back to those who served our country with honor.
Eligible contestants must be U.S. residents and former members of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force or Coast Guard who are retired, off active duty, or honorably discharged prior to the contest’s start date. Applicants must complete an online entry form, participate in an introductory phone interview and submit a candidate profile, business plan and video.
"We were shocked to find out that we won, and even more surprised to discover that they would fly us to training and provide us with so many tools to succeed,” said Ron Hargrove, a U.S. Navy veteran and 2023 contest winner.“We are now just a few months after officially launching our franchise, and we have exceeded our own expectations thanks to the training and support teams at Dream Vacations."
Dream Vacations offers additional incentives for military veterans and Gold Star families, including a 30% discount on franchise purchases, an enlistment package valued at no less than $5,000 and waived administrative fees at $1,800.
Veterans interested in the contest can visit www.OperationVetrepreneur.com or call 888-249-8235 for more information.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release from Dream Vacations. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
