Can a franchise owner get certified?

Yes, a business which is a franchise may be certified as a VOSB or SDVOSB through the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program. To be considered for certification, the business must submit the franchise agreement(s) for review by SBA. SBA will review these agreements on a case-by-case basis to ensure the franchise can operate independently and with sufficient ownership and control by the veteran owner(s) to qualify for the program.