Welcome to our May issue of Franchising USA.

In this issue we are pleased to welcome QC Kinetix to the cover. Turn to page 10 to learn more about franchising opportunities with this non-surgical regeneration company and why it’s the ideal next step for anyone wanting to shape the future of medicine.

Our special feature this month is on Multi-Unit franchises. If you’re considering expanding your franchising empire, turn to page 32 where we ask Are You Ready to Be a Multi-unit Franchisee? Our special feature also includes great advice from Rick Bisio from FranChoice on the advantages of multi-unit ownership and the managing director of a multi-unit restaurant chain gives his insight on the value of slow and steady growth.

As usual, our experts are here to offer their unique insights into the franchising industry. Turn to page 22 to read George Knauf’s take on why Pets Are Big Business. Plus, read Adam Hannath of Buddy CRM on Optimizing Franchises through CRM Technology (12), Renae Gaudette of Winmark Corporation on 3 Factors to Consider When Opening a Franchise During a Recession (18), and Victor Hinojosa of AscendantFX Capital on Vendor Management Headaches: How to Handle That Mountain of Payees (16).

In our Veterans feature, we take a peek at family business, Bloomin’ Blinds. Read How Bloomin’ Blinds Grew from Garage Start-up to Multi-million-dollar Franchise in under a Decade on page 56. We also focus on Army Veterans discovering franchising success with Fastsigns and NerdsToGo franchises. Read their stories on page 58.

Plus, we have plenty more expert advice, industry news, and our regular franchise and services listings.

Enjoy the read!