Fresh Coat

Following a six year stint in the Army,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ_YXINPUDk&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-fresh-coat-painters-is-a-perfect-franchise-fit-for-veterans-2724042" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sean Cardell</a> was looking for something familiar he could return to. As someone who had painted houses regularly during his adolescence, he applied to work for a local&nbsp;<a href="https://freshcoatfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-fresh-coat-painters-is-a-perfect-franchise-fit-for-veterans-2724042" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fresh Coat Painters</a> franchisee (another veteran) in Clarksville, Tennessee, but the military had taught him to never do something halfway — within four years, he owned the whole business.&nbsp; Today, as an Army veteran turned successful franchisee with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/freshcoat">Fresh Coat Painters</a>, the industry-leading residential and commercial painting franchise with over 170 units, Cardell’s story underscores the potential that franchising holds for veterans, combining their military skills with the structure of a franchise model.<h2>A Soldier's Transition to Entrepreneurship</h2>Cardell served in the Army between 2006 and 2012, specializing in ammunition and explosives. Following his honorable discharge, he took a job working for a DoD contractor. Over those few years, Cardell kept in touch with the Fresh Coat franchise owner he had briefly worked for in Tennessee. When the opportunity presented itself to manage that particular franchise, Cardell took it.&nbsp;“After about two years, the previous owner came up to me and asked: Do you want to buy a franchise? You’ve been running this business for two years,” said Cardell. “At that point, the only role I hadn’t had was franchise owner.”&nbsp;Although Cardell had never considered becoming a small business owner, life had other plans. “That same year I got diagnosed with Diabetes,” he said. “That meant I couldn’t continue to go overseas and contract with the DOD. But where one door closes, another one opens. I decided to jump in.” Cardell officially signed on as a Fresh Coat franchise owner in 2018. In general, that transition from the disciplined world of the Army to the structured framework of Fresh Coat Painters was seamless.&nbsp;<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ_YXINPUDk"><div class="iframely-embed"><div class="iframely-responsive"><iframe src="//cdn.iframe.ly/api/iframe?app=1&amp;api_key=fd3b6b3731f34f55ba1fe3&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPQ_YXINPUDk" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div></figure>“The Army really emphasizes the importance of SOPs —&nbsp;Standard Operating Procedures,” said Cardell. “With Fresh Coat, all those same proven processes are there. If you can follow a procedure and you are willing to listen and learn, you can do this. The military is the exact same way.”<h2>Veteran-Centric Support at Fresh Coat</h2>With a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/freshcoat/why-fresh-coat-painters-invested-in-multiple-technology-upgrades-this-year-2719353">robust franchisee support infrastructure</a> and a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/freshcoat/5-reasons-to-buy-fresh-coat-franchise-in-2023-2721635">proven business model</a>, the Fresh Coat system is made up of several&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/freshcoat/why-this-army-veteran-chose-fresh-coat-franchise-ownership-as-his-next-mission-2720664#stories">veteran entrepreneurs</a> like Cardell.“The Fresh Coat corporate team has really been there to support us every step of the way,” Cardell said. “My business coach is a Navy veteran himself, so we have that connection there. The team gives you the raw truth of what you need to do. You can get in the weeds. It creates a family environment among the franchise owners. Once you meet people that you can mesh with, it creates a circle that you can’t get elsewhere.”&nbsp;Now, Cardell’s Fresh Coat franchise isn’t just a business —&nbsp;it’s an extended veteran community. Many of his employees are veterans, and this shared background fosters camaraderie and mutual respect. Cardell even takes pride in having mentored some of his employees into joining the Army. Many return as veterans to continue working alongside him.Overall, Cardell says the last five years of franchise ownership have been incredibly rewarding. And in a true full circle moment, he just recently celebrated the signing of a DOD contract for the painting of a military base next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;“For me, it has been great to maintain this veteran community,” said Cardell. “We don’t have a lot of headaches, the kind that you would find in civilian life. It’s about camaraderie, understanding and working towards a shared goal.”For veterans considering a similar path, Cardell says the Fresh Coat Painters franchise model is an exciting opportunity waiting to be seized. The team is looking for passionate and qualified entrepreneurs in markets like Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont.For more information on franchising with Fresh Coat Painters, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/freshcoat/info?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=like-home-renovations-look-into-a-fresh-coat-painters-franchise-2723524">https://1851franchise.com/freshcoat/info</a>

Why Fresh Coat Painters Is a Perfect Franchise Fit for Veterans

1851 Franchise

There's a unique alignment between the discipline, teamwork,and leadership instilled in military personnel and the attributes required for successful franchising.

This brand page has been paid for by FRESH COAT. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

why-fresh-coat-painters-is-a-perfect-franchise-fit-for-veterans

FRANCHISE INFORMATION

Own a Fresh Coat

Fresh Coat's National Accounts Program

Sherwin Willams Partnership

Learn

Visit Website

FRESH COAT

Facebook

LinkedIn

Instagram

YouTube

SOCIAL MEDIA

Meet the Fresh Coat Leadership Team: The Pros Behind the Painting Franchise

Fresh Coat Painters' National Accounts Program: Complete Commercial Support for Franchisees

Scaling With Fresh Coat Painters: Insights and Tips From the Field

FRESH COAT MOST READ STORIES

1851 LOGIN

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

ABOUT FRESH COAT

CONTACT FRESH COAT

facebook

instagram

linkedin

youtube

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

City Of Interest

State Of Interest

Do you have over $50k to invest in your business?

Own a Fresh Coat Franchise

Design with image of military veteran, Fresh Coat Painters vehicles

Veterans Build Their Next Chapter With Fresh Coat Painters

veteran-franchise-success

image of matthew yocum from freshcoat painting franchisee in marin county california

How Fresh Coat Helped Matthew Yocum Turn Corporate Experience Into Purpose-Driven Business Ownership

fresh-coat-franchise-marin-county

Fresh Coat Painters Franchise - Muskegon - Fresh Coat Cares - Marine Corps League - 1851 Franchise

Fresh Coat Painters of Muskegon Partners with Marine Corps League Through Fresh Coat Cares

fresh-coat-cares-marine-corps-league-muskegon

1851 Franchisee Spotlight with photo of Leo Haley and Fresh Coat Painters logo

Fresh Coat Painters Vice President of Franchise Development Transitions to Business Ownership With Multi-Territory Deal in Ohio

fresh-coat-vp-to-owner-franchise

Photo of Fresh Coat owner standing by branded vehicle

What Every Franchisee Should Know About Expanding Into the Commercial Industry With Fresh Coat Painters

commercial-painting-support

Photo of kitchen space with wooden counters, navy blue cabinets, and white and gray backsplash

How Fresh Coat Franchisees Are Winning the Kitchen Market — Without the Remodel

cabinet-painting-franchise-growth

Why Fresh Coat Painters Is a Perfect Franchise Fit for Veterans

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS