Welcome to our March issue of Franchising USA.

In this issue we are pleased to welcome Dough and Arrows to the cover. Be prepared for some serious sweet cravings when you explore what their innovative edible cookie dough and ice cream franchise has to offer! This heart-warming family-owned and -operated business based in Hanover, PA, is expanding its business and looking for new franchisees to join the family right across the United States. Turn to page 10 learn more.

Adding to our inspirational franchising features, in this issue we celebrate International Women’s Day by meeting several female franchisors behind both up-and-coming and established franchise brands who share their advice and encouragement to women aspiring to follow their business dreams (42). And on page 18 we also have an interview with two VPs from beauty concept franchise LunchboxWax. All of these women are truly demonstrating how empowering a franchising career can be.

Also in this issue, our special feature on Franchises in Your Price Range explores the wide range of franchising options available for all investors (30), plus we have expert advice from John Clatworthy of Cash Connect on managing cash logistics for your franchise (36). We also feature FASTSIGNS on page 26, a highly resilient signage and graphics brand that is going from strength to strength despite the pandemic while supporting Veterans and first responders with a 50%-off franchise fee.

In our Veterans feature on page 49, we welcome another brand that is poised for growth while also supporting Veterans in franchising, AAMCO. This automotive repair brand offers flexibility for active reservist Michael Laverdure. Read his story on page 54. We also hear from G.I. Tax on their discounted franchise fees for Veterans and first responders on page 56.

And, as always, we have plenty of expert advice, industry news, and our regular franchise directory listings.

Enjoy the read!

Vikki Bradbury & Diana Cikes

Franchising USA