Canadian Franchise Laws: Disclosures in Disputes
Disclosures in Disputes: An Evolving Area of Canadian Franchise Laws Franchise law in Ontario has been steadily evolving, but one area that remains relatively unchanged is how cases involving pre-sale disclosure are h…
Canadian Food Franchises: Devil's Food is in the Details
Food franchises account for a lot of franchise brands in Canada, so it's only natural to explore franchises in this sector when you're searching for the right business. In fact, it may seem like these opportunities ar…
Canadian Franchisees and the Elusive Banking Relationship
Developing a relationship with a Canadian bank can be very valuable for a franchisee. More specifically, developing relationships with individual banking officers often benefits you in terms of service and satisfactio…
The Lunch Lady featured in new TV series, EMPLOYABLE ME
The Lunch Lady was recently featured in Season 1, Episode 6 of the documentary series, Employable Me. This is a show about job seekers who prove that having a physical disability or neurological condition should not m…
Successful Site Selection for Franchise Tenants
Identifying a franchisor that interests you can be easy … choosing a commercial site to conduct business from can be far more difficult! But potential and new franchisees have to give site selection a great deal of at…
Minuteman Press International Named a Top Franchise for Veterans
The Franchise Business Review (FBR) has just named Minuteman Press International as part of its 2017 Top Franchises for Veterans list.
Commonly Overlooked Red Flags in a Franchise Agreement
As a prospective Canadian franchisee, you've got a lot of decisions to make. Chief among these is which brand to go with, and that choice is a tough but incredibly important one. Even with the best product or service,…
Negotiating the Business Terms of the Lease Deal – For Franchise Tenants
Although it would be nice, it’s highly unlikely that a commercial landlord will hand you a proposed lease with correctly-worded and perfect terms and conditions. As we explain in our new book, Negotiating Commercial L…
A Rent Rundown for Canadian Franchisees
As a new Canadian franchisee, you may be dealing with commercial rent for the first time for your location space. When you are negotiating this rate, it's important to know that not all tenants will pay the same rate…
3 Smart Practices for Canadian Franchisees on Social Media
Social media has a pretty big impact on many Canadian franchise businesses these days, and this is true at the local and national levels. Before you hit the ground running with your franchise's social media presence,…
About Canadian Franchise Resale Terms
As a prospective Canadian franchisee, you have a lot of options, and this extends to more than just brands and industries. One way you can enter into the franchise world is by a franchise resale, which occurs when you…
Franchise Advertising Trends of Today
Part of your success as a franchisee is going to involve the advertising done for your brand at a national level and your location at a local level. When you are exploring franchise opportunities in Canada, it pays to…
What Do Alternative Dispute Resolutions Mean to Canadian Franchisees?
Many Canadian franchisors try to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to help them settle differences with franchisees more quickly, more privately and less expensively than going to court. The two most commonly u…
3 Dangerous Traits for a Canadian Franchisee
When you're considering Canadian franchises, you probably have already identified the positive traits you have that will help you succeed. However, you've also got to take stock of your less positive traits - the ones…
The Earnings Projection: What to Consider
As a prospective Canadian franchisee, you're naturally investigating more than one brand. One specific question that always comes up in a franchise search is the return on investment (ROI), which is essentially how mu…
Time-Honored Tips for the Semi-Absent Franchisee
A semi-absentee franchise in Canada can be the right choice for you if you want to build your own business while having the security of a day job and steady paycheck. For some people, this type of relationship is idea…
NHance Sets Its Sights on Alberta
The N-Hance Wood Refinishing franchise is bringing its innovative services to Alberta . NHance Canada Wood Refinishing® has announced that it is planning to open new locations in Edmonton and Calgary, two of the bigge…
Franchise Relationships in Canada: The Basic Three
As a general concept, franchising is a way for a company to expand and distribute services and products. In a traditional model, a manufacturer uses a distribution system to get products to market, while in format fra…
Franchisee Missteps: A View Into Public Disputes
More than one Canadian franchise has been in the news in the past because of a strained relationship between franchisees and the franchisor that has spilled out into the public. This doesn't happen too often, but when…
The Spotlight: Children's Franchises in Canada
Most parents want their kids to have safe, healthy and happy lives, and this priority also makes for franchise opportunities in many forms. The Canadian children services franchise sector is vast, crossing into indust…
Finding Your Dream Canadian Franchise Business Partner
Going into a Canadian franchise by yourself can feel daunting, which is why some people take on a partner. Having someone else working with you as an equal in the business can boost your chances of success, but only i…
N-Hance CEO and President Visits Successful Ontario Team
N-Hance's Master Franchise team out of Ontario has signed 30 licenses in its first year from launch, which is record-breaking growth for the brand. Because of this tremendous achievement, N-Hance CEO and parent compan…
Canadian Franchises: The Increasingly Attractive Retirement Investment
A growing number of retirement-minded Canadians are turning to alternative ways to financially prepare for life after work, and one method that is starting to become a popular choice is investing in a franchise. In fa…
Unraveling the Canadian Food Franchise
There is a staggering number of franchises operating in Canada today, and many of them are in the food industry. If you're thinking that food just may be the right road for you, here's a quick primer on some of the ma…