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Nov 6, 2017

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...

Oct 31, 2017

What Do Alternative Dispute Resolutions Mean to...

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....

Oct 19, 2017

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...

Oct 13, 2017

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...

Oct 9, 2017

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...

Oct 5, 2017

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...

Sep 29, 2017

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...

Sep 23, 2017

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...

Sep 18, 2017

Finding Your Dream Canadian Franchise Business...

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...

Sep 11, 2017

Canadian Franchises: The Increasingly Attractive...

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...

Sep 6, 2017

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...

Aug 25, 2017

The Franchise Salesperson Edition: 5 Burning...

There are many franchise brands in Canada today across multiple industries, so you have a pretty healthy selection when you decide to go into business for yourself. One of the first...

Aug 17, 2017

4 Ways to Start off on the Right Foot With Your...

One of the trickier parts of navigating the Canadian franchisee experience can be the relationship you have with your franchisor. With all the numbers and details, it's all too easy for this...

Aug 13, 2017

4 Frighteningly Common Financing Flubs

If you can't make your Canadian franchise dreams happen because of funding, you do have options in the form of loans. Naturally, this move does come with risks, so you need to be aware of the...

Jul 31, 2017

Thinking About Cross-Border Franchising? US Brands...

The International Franchise Association (IFA) reports that US franchises are providing more financial performance information on their disclosures, which is great news for Canadians who...

Jul 26, 2017

Researching a Franchise? Here's What You Need to...

Researching franchises anywhere can be tough with all the variety you've got to choose from. In Canada alone, there are more than 1,000 brands operating, according to the Canadian...

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