Welcome to our April issue of

Franchising USA.

In this issue we are pleased to welcome You Move Me to the cover. As anyone who has ever had to move home can attest to, packing up and transporting your life’s belongings can be one of the most stressful times in your life. Finding a moving service that is reliable and dedicated to customer satisfaction can make the process a whole lot easier. While the moving industry has been around for a long time, industry disruptors You Move Me are bringing a youthful energy and enthusiasm to the sector that is driven by a mission to exceed customer expectations. Turn to page 10 to learn more.

Our special feature this month is all about Health & Fitness franchises. On page 26 we discover three simple rules for surviving and thriving as a health and fitness business in the new Covid-normal; and on page 32, Kevin MacCauley of Upper Hand, a leading provider of sports and fitness management software, teaches us how to navigate fitness studio operations during and after the pandemic.

We also have advice from leadership experts Terry Powell on Franchising Amid Uncertainty (12) and John Burt on How to be A More Empathetic Leader (38). Plus, Evan Hackel of Tortal Training answers your franchising questions on page 40.

In our Veterans feature on page 49, we welcome pool services franchise Pinch A Penny to the cover and get to know one of their franchisees Ted Karst, a U.S. Air Force Veteran on page 54.

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

Enjoy the read!

Vikki Bradbury

Franchising USA

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