JAN-PRO of Utah, the Utah-based regional franchise developer for the nationwide JAN-PRO commercial cleaning company, is giving franchise licenses at no cost for the next year to “people who are looking to change their lives for the better.” The company will award the franchises through its Elevate1Life nonprofit foundation.

The first free franchise will be awarded to a veteran, said JAN-PRO of Utah President Tom Richter. With tens of thousands of people, including veterans, unemployed in the state, JAN-PRO hopes to find eligible candidates who are currently unemployed or underemployed to give their life a kick-start.

The first winner will be announced on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. In addition to being awarded a franchise license, winners will receive additional support and services from community partners, including Salt Lake Community College, Veterans Business Resource Center, EDCUtah, GOED, Salt Lake Chamber, Zions Bank and the Suazo Business Center.