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The last time Tony Hardin was in Vietnam was back in 1966. As a night weapons specialist in the Green Berets, he traveled everywhere that year&mdash;from Danang to Nha Trang. And even in the midst of chaos and war, he couldn&rsquo;t help but be mesmerized by the astounding beauty of the country. He dreams of going back there some day&mdash;but this time as a tourist, not a soldier.

Today, as a franchisee for the brand, Hardin is a proud and successful businessman. Hardin purchased his Togo&rsquo;s restaurant in Hollister, California back in 2008, and as a veteran, many of the skills he picked up during his time in the army have helped him thrive as the business owner he has become today.

&ldquo;I think there are quite a few skill sets that are transferrable,&rdquo; Hardin says. &ldquo;People who&rsquo;ve been in the military are generally very hard-working and dedicated to team goals. You learn about that a lot in combat. You not only have to protect yourself, but your fellow soldiers as well,&rdquo; Hardin said. &ldquo;That camaraderie applies in the business world, too. A franchisee needs to develop strong leadership within his restaurant. The franchisor has to protect the entire system. Developing leadership skills in people is something I learned in the military. That fits very well into the corporate world.&rdquo;

Countless other veterans share stories similar to Hardin&rsquo;s&mdash;and it&rsquo;s not going unnoticed. That is why Togo&rsquo;s is proud to announce its support for all branches of the armed services by waiving the initial franchise fees for two qualified veterans starting May 29, 2017 through Labor Day.

&ldquo;We hope this offer will provide a compelling opportunity for a veteran to become the owner of their very own business,&rdquo; said Glenn Lunde, President of Togo&rsquo;s. &ldquo;We value everything our military veterans have done for this country, and respect the vast skills they can bring to our business.&rdquo;

Today, nearly one in seven franchise businesses is veteran-owned. In the last five years, 5,100 veterans have become business owners, and to date, there are more than 66,000 veteran-owned franchises. Combined, these businesses directly provide jobs for 815,000 Americans, and generate more than $41 Billion in GDP. And in the years to come, these numbers are only expected to grow. That&rsquo;s because, for many veterans, franchising is a career path that allows them to utilize the skills and traits they picked up while in the military&mdash;things like integrity, management and thinking under pressure. And because brands like Togo&rsquo;s offer incentives, it makes the transition a little easier once they return home and make their next move back into civilian life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&ldquo;At Togo&rsquo;s, we don&rsquo;t require our franchisee candidates to have restaurant experience. We look for someone who is hard-working, understands the importance of team-building, demonstrates good leadership skills, and is passionate about guest satisfaction,&rdquo; Lunde added.

Veterans who join Togo&rsquo;s also have the advantage of becoming part of a brand with a 45-year legacy, a growing fan base, and a track record of success that continues year after year. &nbsp;

&ldquo;We take a lot of pride in being the West Coast sandwich leader for over 45 years,&rdquo; Lunde said. &ldquo;We still have tremendous growth potential, and that&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re seeking qualified candidates to join our franchisee team.&rdquo;

For Hardin, being a part of Togo&rsquo;s has given him the chance to spend his days working on something he truly feels passionate about&mdash;and he thinks countless other veterans can find that same fulfilling career with Togo&rsquo;s, too. And thanks to this new incentive, he&rsquo;s confident that many will finally get the extra assistance they deserve to make the leap into business ownership.

&ldquo;I can reflect back to when I got out of the military. A lot of veterans aren&rsquo;t sure what they want to do next. This is the exact opportunity they can use to guide them into the next chapter of their lives,&rdquo; Hardin added.

To learn how you can qualify for this incentive, click <a href="http://www.togosfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=togos-announces-new-incentive-designed-to-waive-franchise-fees-for-two-qualified-veterans-2703" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Togo’s Announces New Incentive Designed to Waive Franchise Fees for Two Qualified Veterans

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