MTY Moves Toward Adding Another Brand to its Arsenal
Quebec-based franchisor MTY Group has announced plans to acquire Yuzu Sushi. MTY, the powerful franchise corporation has entered an agreement to purchase the sushi restaurant brand Yuzu Sushi, a fast-growing food fran…
Your Franchise Grand Opening: Go Big or Go Home
Once you've made your final Canadian franchise decision or are just about to, you're already probably shifting gears to your grand opening day. This can be a very exciting time for you as a franchisee, but it's also y…
3 "Recession-Proof" Sectors to Seriously Think About
Just like the weather in Canada, the economy has its up and downs. When you are considering the various brands and industries available in the franchise sector, it doesn't hurt to consider options from some of the mor…
The Chopped Leaf Celebrates 80th store opening with Plans for more Canada-Wide Expansion
The Chopped Leaf is a fresh casual brand that is targeting Southern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada for expansion. Learn more here.
Canadian Franchise Research: Leaving No Stone Unturned
When you're researching Canadian franchise opportunities, it pays to be as thorough as possible. After all, you want to know as much as you can before you make such a significant investment of your time and your money…
3 Uncommon Questions To Ask Your Franchisor
When you're meeting with a prospective Canadian franchisor, it's often recommended that you have a list of questions to ask. Many of these questions are fairly intuitive, such as what the fees are, how the royalty is…
5 Massive Marketing Trends for 2019
Bushiness and organizations worldwide need marketing and advertising in place to grow and expand. The advertising and marketing industry in Canada is robust, with Statista reporting that just over $11 billion was spen…
Online Feedback: What You Need to Know
Online Feedback and the Prospective Franchisee: What to Know Before You Dive In It's likely no surprise to hear that online and social media management is no longer optional for a business. Consumers these days regula…
For Prospective Franchisees, Social Media Matters
When you are researching Canadian franchise opportunities, you are evaluating several factors, including profitability, investment, territory availability and potential locations. However, there is one area that is be…
4 Ideas for the New Canadian Franchisee
If you have just opened your first Canadian franchise or are about to, you may be wondering what you can purchase to help build your business. Here are four things to consider splurging on to help you build your new b…
Albertans Exploring Franchises in the Economic Downturn
Financial insecurity drove some residents of Alberta to the Canadian Franchise Association's annual Franchise Canada Show. The association is a nonprofit that supports franchisees and franchisors across the country, c…
The Chem-Dry Franchisee Revolution
Back when Robert Harris founded the in-home upholstery and carpet cleaning service Chem-Dry in 1977, he tried to meet everyone's needs.
Your Canadian Franchise and Instagram
There is an array of social media platforms out there today that can be used to boost your franchise's profile and increase brand awareness. Mainstays such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are obvious outlets, but th…
The Franchise Site Selection
Once you've decided to purchase a Canadian franchise and have done your homework and identified your brand, it may seem like all the research work is over and you are on your way. However, there is a crucial component…
Symposium Café Awarded Highest Honours
Symposium Café is honoured to have been awarded the CFA Franchisee’s Choice award for 8 consecutive years as well as the Award of Excellence Gold and the 2017 and 2018 Award of Excellence Grand Prize in Traditional Fr…
The Canadian Medical Franchise Industry: A Wide Open Field
Medical franchises cover a vast array of services that relate to the healthcare industry in Canada. This is a rapidly growing sector that is consistently expanding and offers opportunities in many different formats wo…
4 Questions Franchisees Forget to Ask
Buying your own Canadian franchise is a big investment and you shouldn't leave any stone unturned, but applicants often do. Before you make your final decision, ask the franchisors you're considering the following typ…
Negotiate Your Commercial Lease
Which franchise concept is best for you? Will you be a sole franchisee or will you have a business partner? Where will you locate? What will your desired franchisor provide to you as a franchisee (training, marketing…
MVP Ups the Offerings for Franchisees
Male barber shops are enjoying a revival and MVP Modern Barber franchisees are now set for growth in this booming industry that is here to stay. As the final stage of the MVP Modern Barbers’ complete company refresh,…
Canadian Franchisor-Franchisee Case Goes Public
A group of franchisees is suing a coffee chain in Canada over that chain's actions, which its franchisees allege have been harmful to them. In the recent filing, franchisees alleged that the company misused its franch…
LIVE WELL's Member Results Prove the Power of Its Model
A first in the fitness industry, Canadian fitness brand LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic has proven what many medical professionals have said for years: that many chronic conditions can be treated more effectively with exerc…
3 Stages of a Franchise Business
Owning a business is a journey, and it comes in stages. You have to think about it, research, and accept that life will change from the minute you make that final decision to move forward. If you're successful, it can…
Planning Your Goals as a Canadian Franchisee
Annual planning is the common ingredient found among successful franchisees. After all, if you don't plan for it, it's probably not getting done. Whether you create your annual plan as a Canadian franchisee at the beg…
4 Unsung Heroes of Canadian Franchise Selection
There are a lot of different ways to research when seeking the right Canadian franchise for you. You probably already have the basics down, such as industry statistics and the company's online reviews, but there may b…