Real Property Management Starts Off 2017 With Top Honors
Full-service property management firm Real Property Management has just been named a "Top 200" franchise opportunity by the Franchise Business Review (FBR) and included in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for the sixth ye…
5 Things to Do Before Buying a Canadian Franchise
The Canadian franchise industry is massive, with the International Franchise Association reporting that it is the second largest in the world (www.franchise.org/sites/default/files/ek-pdfs/html_page/CanadaFranchising_…
5 Tips for Negotiating Your Canadian Franchise Deal
Negotiation is a big part of the Canadian franchise purchase process. If you're successful at it, you will probably start out your new business with better terms and more benefits than someone who is not as skilled. E…
B2B in Canadian Franchising: 3 Keys to Success
During your Canadian franchise search, you have probably come across B2B, or business-to-business, franchising. This concept is exactly what it sounds like: your business is primarily selling goods or services to anot…
Planning for the Holiday Season in a Canadian Franchise
Holidays are a busy time for many Canadian franchise businesses. Research firm Accenture reported that Canadians are expected to spend about 17 percent more over the 2016 holidays than they did in 2015, spending an av…
The Rise of the Canadian Fast-Casual: What to Know
Fast-casual restaurants—eateries that are in between typical fast food chains and traditional casual dining—are a growing segment in Canada. As noted by Global News, this industry category enjoyed double-digit growth…
What Your Franchisor Doesn’t Do for You
Buy into a franchise system and guarantee yourself success? It’s not quite that easy. While franchise systems can be very appealing investments for entrepreneurs, understand that franchisors may not provide a complete…
Entering New Canadian Markets: What to Consider
Entering New Canadian Markets: What to Consider Franchising is still big business in Canada, with the Canadian Franchise Association reporting that there are now around 1,300 brands operating across the $68 billion do…
Canadian Franchise Law Changes
Canadian Franchise Law Changes: 2016 in Review Portions of this contributed by Chad Finkelstein from his Financial Post article (http://business.financialpost.com/entrepreneur/franchise-focus/new-regulations-on-the-bo…
Franchise Location Building: What to Know
If you're looking at Canadian franchises that require a brick-and-mortar location, there will be some construction involved. This can be a very exciting phase, but you'll need to know what to expect, so keep reading t…
Franchise Resales: What to Expect
In your franchise search, you may have come across resales. These are already operating, existing locations being offered for sale by a current franchisee. In franchise agreements, there is no one-size-fits all set of…
The Tough Parts of Mobile Franchising
Mobile franchises are on the rise in Canada, with Lexpert noting that they have enjoyed some of the strongest growth over the last few years (http://www.lexpert.ca/article/the-future-of-franchising-in-canada/). This i…
Buying a US Franchise for Canada: What to Know
Buying a US Franchise for Canada: What to Know Whether the franchise you're considering is headquartered in Alberta or Atlanta, many of the aspects of franchise buying will be the same. However, there are some special…
Doctor Screen Rolls Across Canada with the Help of BeTheBoss
Doctor Screen, the screen repair franchise that provides savings and convenience to home and business owners, has just welcomed its eighth distributor this year.
4 Social Media Mistakes Your Franchise Can't Afford to Make
Businesses are using social media more and more every day, and it's a great tool for building a successful Canadian franchise. Statista reports that more than 20 million Canadians will have at least one social media a…
Counteroffering the Landlord’s Lease-Renewal Proposal
Counteroffering the Landlord’s Lease-Renewal Proposal – For Franchise Tenants As a prospective or new franchisee, you will have to deal with the initial commercial lease. When you do open for business, you will, in du…
Canadian Franchise Lingo
Canadian Franchise Lingo: Demystifying the Jargon You've probably come across quite a few industry terms while investigating Canadian franchise brands. Some of them are self-explanatory or easy enough to understand, b…
Termination Provisions
Termination Provisions: Do You Know How You Could Lose Your Canadian Franchise? A franchise agreement is an incredibly important document. This is the contract you’ll sign with the franchisor that contains all the ter…
Doctor Screen Goes West
Doctor Screen heads West to hold Distributor Fairs in Winnipeg and Edmonton” While delivering a Mobile Clinic to his Newest Doctor in Calgary.
British Columbia's New Franchise Rules Increase Protection for Franchisees
The new Franchises Act of British Columbia is going to take effect on February 1, 2017, making the "Pacific Province" the sixth province to regulate the industry in Canada.
Franchise Equipment: What's Your Plan?
Once you've done all your homework and found the right Canadian franchise for you, there are still a lot of things to think about. One area in particular that doesn't get enough attention is equipment, specifically th…
Recent Ruling Challenges Longstanding Franchise Location Practice
As reported by Mondaq (www.mondaq.com ), a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling may have a significant impact on the practice of franchise location selection after an agreement has been signed. Currently, m…
Franchise Marketing and Advertising: What to Look For
With more than 1,300 different franchise brands in Canada across more than 50 industries, according to the Canadian Franchise Association, finding the ideal fit for you may seem like a daunting task. If you've already…
The ABCs of Brand Awareness
The ABCs of Brand Awareness There are around 1,300 different franchise brands operating in Canada today, and it's not just about food any more. In fact, the Canadian Franchise Association reports that 60 percent of th…