Self Breathalyzer Sales on Fire
A person's BAC is influenced by various factors, including: • Gender • Speed of drinking • Amount of food in stomach • Weight There is no hard and fast rule for determining BAC, so drivers need a reliable, quick way t…
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…
Understanding the Roles & Responsibilities Within a Franchise System
The relationship between the Franchisor and their Franchise Partners is unique and often complex. Crucial to the evaluation of any franchise concept is a thorough understanding of the roles of each, the Franchisor and…
Garage Living Welcomes New Calgary Franchisees
Garage Living, the one-stop solution for garage remodeling and the fastest-growing of its kind in North America, recently welcomed new franchisees Mike and Charmaine Reiber from Calgary. Once from Medicine Hat, Albert…
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
“Why do I have to get a lawyer to review the franchise documents? I am not allowed to change anything anyway.” We’ve heard that more than a few times. The question is quite reasonable. First of all, let’s dispel the m…
So You Want Me To Buy From You?
You’ve got a great business. You think your location is a good one and your staff are friendly and competent. So why when you have all these things going for you do people buy from someone else? Price, service and del…
Yeh! Frozen Yogurt Announces Coast-To-Coast Expansion Plans
MONTREAL, May 21, 2015 Yeh! Frozen Yogurt and Café (www.yehyogurt.com) continues to expand. More than 100 stores are expected to open in China over the next two years, as well as others in the Middle East, South Ameri…
Understanding ‘Net Worth’ and Unencumbered Capital’
Before you start your search for a franchise you will need to calculate your net worth and unencumbered capital. Many advertisements for franchise opportunities state that you will need a minimum level of unencumbered…