Can My Business Become a Franchise?
If you have a successful business and are looking to grow and distribute your product or service to more customers, then franchising may be a viable option. Franchising is a growth business model that allows you to in…
Three Things Honest Franchisors Will Never Say
Luckily for prospective franchisees, franchisors can’t just say what they think people want to hear. Local and federal governments regulate how franchisors conduct business, and the consequences of violating Canadian…
Toronto West Enjoys A More Personalized Service from Heart To Home Meals
Heart to Home Meals, a franchise concept in the senior meal delivery industry, is currently offering a more personalized delivery of their product.
Feel More Confident: Four Franchise Questions You Must Ask
One of the best resources you have during a franchise search is the existing franchisees. They know the business, have firsthand experience with the franchiser, and can provide valuable insight. The feedback from exis…
Franchise vs Start-Up
It is often said that starting a franchise business has its advantages, a proven business model, ongoing training and support, and an established brand. Here are a few more advantages that franchisees take the benefit…
Should You Buy a Franchise or Get a Job?
Even though the concept of franchising was designed to make owning a business a reality for people who aren't able to start one on their own, it's become an opportunity for those who simply can't find a job they enjoy…
The Lunch Lady has had a busy end to summer
The Lunch Lady has had a busy end to summer with the addition of FIVE (5) new franchise partners after a one week intense training session at the Head Office in the Toronto, Ontario area. Congratulations to the follow…
Protecting Yourself with Commercial Lease Conditions – For Franchise Tenants
Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals, will learn (in part) that leasing commercial space is only one of the necessary components for a franchisee.
Understanding the Significance of Signage
Just joining an established franchise system isn’t enough to ensure business success and to have customers beat a path to your door … you need proper signage to help your customers actually find your franchise busines…
Heart to Home Meals’ Ontario Expansion Moving Forward
Senior food service company, Heart to Home Meals recently opened two new locations in Milton and Kingston, which will service the Halton Region and Eastern Ontario. Formerly Copper County Foods, Heart to Home meals pr…
The Do's of Developing Your Business Plan
A business plan is more than just documentation your lender requires for financing. Your business plan is like a blueprint for long-term success, as it gives you a written breakdown of your goals, strategies, and the…
Chem-Dry's Cleaning Process Proven to Make Homes Healthier
New Study Has Revealed the Industry Leader's Cleaning Process Removes 89 Percent of Airborne Bacteria and 98.1 Percent of Allergens
Are Franchisee Fees Worth It? Here's What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever looked at a franchisee fee and raised your eyebrows, you’re not alone. Starting fees may range into several thousand dollars, and when you're making such a big decision, it's only natural to want to con…
Vision + Action = Results
When I talk to people regarding business, the majority of people I talk to have thought about getting into business at one time. Statistics indicate as high as 80% of the population has considered self-employment, yet…
The Perils Of Falling In Love!
We are not talking about romantic entanglements between individuals - we will not even pretend we know anything about that. We are referring to the phenomenon where business people fall head over heels in love with th…
Franchises Resales on Fire
Franchises in general are a hot ticket, with Canadian franchises like Firehouse Subs and Mathnasium Learning Centers dominating Entrepreneur Magazine's recent fastest-growing franchise list (http://www.entrepreneur.co…
Long-Time Franchisees Buy Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise Operations
The Great Canadian Dollar Store franchise operations, based out of offices in the Victoria, B.C., area, have just been purchased by long-time franchisees Kevin Kane and Jane Kane.
Free versus Free... what's the difference?
How many times have you created or participated in promotions that offered a free add on to an existing product or service, or a “buy one get one" either free or at a reduced price. Probably many times. But when was t…
Things To Consider Before Starting Your Own Franchise
Finding the right Canadian franchise for you can be an exciting yet intimidating prospect. Before you make the big leap from working a corporate gig to becoming your own boss, here's what you should consider to maximi…
Material Change to Fair Dealing
All Canadian franchise legislation was designed to protect the potential franchisee during the negotiation process. By being required to provide proper disclosure, potential franchisees enter into their selected franc…
Initiating the Lease Renewal Process – for Franchise Tenants
How much time should you allow before your lease renewal? Ideally, a franchise tenant will want to start the lease-renewal process a minimum of 12 months in advance of their lease expiration date. More precisely, look…
Questions That a Prospective Franchisee Should Ask a Franchisor
It is absolutely prudent to ask the Franchisor as many questions as necessary to ensure that you understand the complete picture of the franchise arrangement and relationship, after all you are entering into a partner…
A Better & Faster Way For Business Customers To Deposit Cheques
There is a seamless and secure cheque scanning solution for businesses. Imagine depositing cheques online 24/7, from your office or from wherever it’s convenient for your business. Imagine making deposits more quickly…
Are Franchisees Entitled to Site-Specific Disclosure?
In Ontario, the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 requires franchisors to give prospective franchisees a disclosure document—a significant amount of written, pre-sale information about the franchisor and…