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Between Rounds named Military Friendly Franchise

June 26, 2013

Connecticut-based Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café has been named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs.

The café, which has locations in South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, Conn., offers service members a discount on the initial franchise fee of 50 percent off the regular $65,000 to $95,000 fee (a $1.2 million investment total). This allows veterans to use their background and training to launch a new civilian career, said Sean Collins, director for G.I. Jobs.

"One in four returning service members indicate interest in owning their own business," he said. "Franchises are a perfect fit for service members, who bring unparalleled operational skill sets and work ethic but are often unclear how to start a business."

The 2013 Military Friendly Franchises list was compiled via a data-driven survey overseen by an advisory board of industry experts. The survey results were independently tested by Ernst & Young based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media.

"We're honored to be ranked among the top 10 percent of franchises nationwide. You could not ask for a better franchise opportunity than Between Rounds," said Jerry Puiia, co-owner of the franchise.

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