Press Release

Company recognized for providing exceptional opportunities to America’s Vets      

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeVestors, the We Buy Ugly Houses® company, proudly announces it has been recognized as one of the best franchise opportunities for America’s veterans. The company was ranked 16th among 42 chosen businesses. Currently, HomeVestors has 606 franchisees across America, of which 31 are veteran owned.

“Some of our most successful franchises are owned by military veterans who have carried their work ethics and training into managing their businesses.”

The highly respected Military Times Best for Vets: Franchises 2016 were ranked based on answers provided to them about the company culture, performance of franchise units, the costs associated with franchising, and financial and other support offered to current and former service members and their families. Information in franchise disclosure documents was also considered.

“We are truly honored to receive this distinction and proudly support and appreciate America’s veterans,” said David Hicks, co-president of HomeVestors of America. “Some of our most successful franchises are owned by military veterans who have carried their work ethics and training into managing their businesses.”

Since 1996, HomeVestors of America has supported veterans who are passionate about real estate by providing a 10% franchisee discount to all veterans. The company also participates in Homes for Heroes with Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas (read article).

“We are always excited when we can offer anyone who has served our country the opportunity to build their own profitable business based on buying, rehabbing, selling and holding residential properties,” said co-president of HomeVestors of America, Ken Channell.

The full rankings are available online at ArmyTimes.com, NavyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com, MarineCorpsTimes.com and MilitaryTimes.com at: http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/best-for-vets/2015/09/14/best-vets-franchises-2016-42-brands-benefits/72065632/.

About HomeVestors of America, Inc.
Dallas-based HomeVestors of America, Inc. is the largest professional house buying franchise in the U.S., with more than 60,000 houses bought since 1996. HomeVestors® recruits, trains and supports its independently owned and operated franchisees that specialize in building businesses based on buying, rehabbing, selling and holding residential properties. Most commonly known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses®" company, HomeVestors strives to make a positive impact in each community. In 2014, for the ninth consecutive year, HomeVestors was among the prestigious Franchise Business Review's "Top 50 Franchises," a distinction awarded to franchisors with the highest level of franchisee satisfaction. In 2014 HomeVestors was recognized as the 25th fastest growing franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine and number 126 in the Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine. For more information, visit www.HomeVestors.com.

About Military Times
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