Talking to the Franchisor's Team
People You'll Encounter in the Canadian Franchise Discovery Process When you are interested in a Canadian franchise, you're going to talk to a lot of people on your way through the process. Knowing who they are and wh…
Ontario Court Sends Warning Over Franchisor Disclosure Requirements
A recent ruling out of the Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal in Ontario shows that franchisors in the area need to be very careful when it comes to disclosure obligations exemptions under the province's fr…
Make Monotasking the Mantra of Your Franchise
Once you've been part of the Canadian workforce for about five minutes, you'll have already heard about multitasking and that it's a wonderful skill that lets you do many things at one time and be more productive. How…
Reporting Revenue to Your Franchisor
As a franchisee in Canada, there are ongoing and regular payments you'll need to make to your franchisor, including royalties, rent, tech fees, ad fund contributions, and other costs. Some contributions, such as royal…
Glamour Secrets Reaches Agreement with Loblaws Superstores
Glamour Secrets Beauty Bars has reached an agreement with Loblaws to open their beauty bars inside select locations inside the Loblaws Superstores across Canada.
Express Employment Professionals Hits New Milestone
Back in the early 1980s, the US economy was in a deep recession with a staggering unemployment rate of 10.8 percent. Established businesses were devastated, and new ones seemed doomed as soon as they opened their door…
The Canadian Fitness and Sports Franchise Fast Facts
Fitness is a hot topic among Canadians these days, and there is no shortage of options in the sports and fitness franchise industry. This segment includes everything from equipment to gyms and weight loss centers, so…
Real Estate Franchises on the Rise in Canada
Real estate is something people always need, and although the market is subject to ups and downs, a real estate franchise in Canada can be the right way to go. Learn a little more about this industry and its offerings…
3 Trends in Canadian Franchise Marketing
Whether you're currently a franchisee or you're looking to join a franchise in Canada, it pays to know what the emerging trends in marketing and advertising are. With this knowledge, you can check to see whether your…
A Closer Look at Canadian Franchise Fees
Franchising is the right path for many Canadian entrepreneurs, but there's a lot to learn about this type of ownership before you make a real commitment to a brand. Money, of course, is usually at the top of the conce…
FastSigns Honours Canadian Franchisees at 2018 Convention
Visual communications leader FastSigns recently honored franchisees in Windsor, Scarborough, London and Burlington, Ontario, and in Kelowna and Calgary, British Columbia, at their 2018 international convention last mo…
3 Franchise Trends of the Future
Several recent market reports indicate that the future of the Canadian franchise industry is pretty bright, and it's already generating a staggering $68 billion per year according to the Canadian Franchise Association…
Food Franchise Fundamentals
If you're exploring food franchises in Canada, the first thing you probably noticed is that there are a lot of choices. To help narrow down your search, here are some things you need to know about this popular franchi…
The Lunch Lady Receives 3 Awards at the CFA Convention
Ruthie Burd, founder of The Lunch Lady is the first person to ever receive the CFA Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award. Many members of The Lunch Lady team attended the awards ceremony where more than 500 other fra…
Home Sweet Home and Your Franchise
Running a franchise from your home can be the perfect fit for your lifestyle and your needs. There are quite a few home-based franchises in Canada to choose from, but before you take the leap, here's what you need to…
OPA! of Greece Rings in 20 Years
It was the Calgary Market Mall food court where Dorrie Karras first noticed the long line at OPA! of Greece. At that time, the Greek food stall was independent. Read more here.
3 Stepping Stones on the Franchisee Path
Once you decide that you want to be franchisee in Canada, the next steps can be surprisingly tricky. If you don't make the right moves, you may not achieve your goal of business ownership. Start out with the three nec…
Pet Valu Offering "Self-Service" Dog Washes in Wind Gap Store
Self-serve dog washes are coming to residents in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. The pet-friendly store Pet Valu, which offers more than 7,000 products to pet owners, including premium and holistic pet food and treat brands,…
4 Tips for Hiring for First-Time Franchisees
As a new franchisee in Canada, you may never have hired staff before but need to do so now. Employees are part of the service and public aspects of your location, so it's crucial you get the right people in place. Bef…
Funding Your Franchise Without the Bank
The franchise process in Canada has many moving parts, and one that sometimes proves to be troublesome for some prospective franchisees is the financing. You need to be able to survive while your business grows, so em…
Express Employment Professionals' Top Ten Locations With Job Openings
For those looking for jobs in Canada, it's time to consider Express Employment Professionals. This staffing franchise has just released a list of its top franchises in Canada with job openings, and it's dominated by l…
4 Questions Prospective Canadian Franchisees Need to Ask Right Now
When you're considering becoming a franchisee in Canada, there are some obvious traits everyone knows they'll need, such as a willingness to put in hard work and some business skills. For a successful franchise, howev…
Relocating a Franchisee
What's the Deal? Location is often a considerable factor in your success as a Canadian franchisee, especially for brands that have services and goods that are normally delivered to the public in the course of typical…
Prep 'n Sell at the April BC Franchise Expo with Expansion Opportunities
The Prep’n Sell team announces that they will be at the BC Franchise Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 7 th and 8 th as part of their aggressive expansion into the BC market. The Franchising team will b…