Sat, May 02, 2026

Facebook-f Youtube Instagram
Newsletter Sign up
Show Support
Menu

Military
B2B Stories

Local food franchisee experiences “smooth” growth

Reginald Foster and his wife, Zenna, currently own five stores in Georgia and North Carolina, including Augusta, Evans, and Fort Bragg. He will soon open two new locations in Grovetown and a second store on Fort Bragg. (Photo taken from franchisetimes.com) For many business owners, owning seven stores would probably sound like a daunting task, but for Reginald Foster, it’s much less challenging than his previous job. Foster – franchise owner for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe and an Army veteran who served 25 years – and his wife, Zenna, currently

Read More »
Josh Heath June 23, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Website helps businesses connect to military families

The Automated Housing Referral network website helps military members find housing and connect to businesses that serve their needs. Companies can also advertise their goods and services to military families (Photo courtesy of Augusta University) Military families are often required to pack up and move across the country or even overseas – only one of many challenges these families face. The Augusta Business Daily found a Facebook advertisement for a website that helps them locate housing and connect them to companies in their area that serve their unique business needs.

Read More »
Josh Heath April 22, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Military veteran has new business mission in life

Frank Berry and his 23 year-old daughter, Ajia, operate the Franny’s Farmacy store in Evans. (Photo: Melissa Gordon) A retired military veteran has found purpose as he navigates medical and emotional challenges after his time serving America at home and overseas. Now, Franklin Berry (he prefers “Frank”), the newest franchisee for the Franny’s Farmacy brand, wants to use his store to share the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) with anyone curious about the health benefits of the cannabis plant. “CBD helps me on a personal level,” Berry said. “I live with

Read More »
Chase Wright March 25, 2021 No Comments
Load More