VOM FASS USA CEO, David Gibson, Spotlights Vetrepreneur Opportunities

Nov. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Madison, Wisconsin – November 2012—David Gibson, CEO of VOM FASS USA and Vietnam Veteran, proudly announced membership in the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA).  NaVOBA, which publishes Vetrepreneur, a magazine for military veterans, is dedicated to creating opportunities for all of America’s veteran-owned businesses.  As a proud Veteran, Gibson is committed to introducing returning military to the benefits of business ownership.

“We are fortunate to have many talented Veteran Business Owners in the U.S.  Our membership in NaVOBA is just one of the steps we are taking to spotlight the opportunities in franchising with VOM FASS® and business ownership that are available to Veterans,” said Gibson.

There are several programs in place to facilitate Veterans getting into business. Patriot Express is a business-financing program, offered by the SBA, that offers business counseling and expedited loan processing for Veterans. Another program, offered by the International Franchise Association (IFA), is VetFran, a discount offered by over 450 franchise companies to Veterans that recognizes their service to our country.

According to the IFA, buying a franchise significantly reduces risk and minimizes all the hard work of finding a location, negotiating a lease, hiring reliable contractors and doing so quickly within budget.  More importantly, it also allows a business start-up to build upon an established, successful system.  When you buy a franchise you are buying a complete turnkey business with the training and marketing support of the franchise company and a line of proven products.

Gibson is actively seeking to partner with qualified Veterans to grow his specialty retail franchise in the United States. “We know that the military experience instills a ‘can do’ attitude. This translates well to small business ownership where hard work, persistence and problem solving leads to success.”

The IFA reports that the surge in franchise ownership by Veterans is strong. The total of Veteran-owned franchise businesses increased by 4,000 in 2011 and the demand from Veterans who are interested in starting their own business has never been higher.

Started in Germany in 1994, VOM FASS is the premier specialty retail franchise with over 270 shops in 20 countries positioned for rapid expansion in the United States.  “We already have two Veterans signed who will be opening stores in Florida and Colorado early next year,” said Gibson.  The products available at VOM FASS include fine wine, the best culinary oils, fruit and balsamic vinegars, liqueurs and rare spirits. VOM FASS USA has already secured loyal customers in the U. S. with stores in Madison, Wisconsin, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Louis, Missouri, Des Moines, Iowa and West Lake Village, California.

Crescendo, a sister brand to VOM FASS, also offers franchises worldwide. Crescendo specialty shops sell award winning culinary oils, fruit and balsamic vinegars and spices sourced and produced at the peak of perfection. Currently there are Crescendo locations in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Switzerland, U.S.A. and Canada. In addition to franchise locations, there are shop-in-shops in Taipei, New Orleans, Louisiana and Austin, Texas.

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For more information about this company contact Jeff Young, Director of Franchise Development

608-205-7708 or email at Jeff.young@vomfassusa.com