Starting a Franchise Before Military Retirement
Active duty military can legally start franchises 18-24 months before retirement with DoD approval. Get the compliance steps and transition timeline.
Starting a franchise before military retirement lets active duty service members build their business while still getting military pay and benefits. With DoD compliance and command approval, you can legally set up franchise operations 18-24 months before separating. This gives you a head start on civilian entrepreneurship, making your military transition a smoother path to business ownership.
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