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Jul 8, 2017

All About The Advertising Fee

One thing you will come across when researching Canadian franchisees is the concept of the advertising fee. Generally, this is a maintained bank account handled by the franchisor to which all...

Jun 28, 2017

Dealing with Renovations and Construction – for...

As a new or established franchise owner, the cost of designing, creating, and/or upgrading your location can often be very expensive. Your landlord may be willing to cover the costs of...

Jun 19, 2017

Canadian Franchisee Training: What You Need to...

Proper training is important in any job or business, but it is especially crucial for success in a Canadian franchise. For a franchise location to work, there has to be the consistency...

Jun 11, 2017

3 Financing Flubs Canadian Franchisees Can't...

With it comes to franchises in Canada, funding can be a barrier for some people. With financing, however, you can land the right franchise without struggling from the start or never even getting...

Jun 2, 2017

3 Reasons Why You Don't Have to Mind A Franchise...

In Canada today, it's a unique time for the workplace. According to Canadian Business, there are three generations at one time in the workforce, with Millennials now the largest group...

May 29, 2017

Leasing the Right Size and Shape of Space

What is one of the most important factors contributing towards business success? This often hinges on effective site selection. Location is so important to franchisors that they will often provide...

May 21, 2017

Building Franchise Brand Loyalty

The social culture and marketplace of Canada today does not really encourage brand loyalty, so as a Canadian franchisee, you've got to earn that through experience instead. Many of those...

May 15, 2017

4 Elements of a Strong Canadian Franchise

When you're looking for a franchise in Canada, the first thing you'll probably notice is the incredible amount of choices you have. In fact, the Canadian Franchise Association estimates that there...

May 9, 2017

4 Tips for Online Franchise Marketing Today

Many Canadian franchisers offer franchisees some marketing help, but there is a good chance you'll be responsible for at least a portion of your local presence on social media. Getting your...

May 1, 2017

Do You Need a Franchise Consultant?

A franchise consultant tends to be an underused resource. This is a professional who helps you find the right opportunity and can guide you through parts of the franchise process. If you're having...

Apr 26, 2017

What If You Buy a Franchise But Can’t Find A...

Selecting a franchise system to join can be much simpler than selecting a commercial location to lease! As The Lease Coach, we routinely hear from franchisees that have begun working with...

Apr 25, 2017

The Q&A of Canadian Commercial Leases for...

A significant number of Canada's 1,300 franchise brands - a figure estimated by the Canadian Franchise Association (https://www.cfa.ca/tools_resources/franchise-research-facts/) - involve the...

Apr 19, 2017

7 People You'll Meet on the Road to Your Canadian...

As a Canadian prospective franchisee, you'll meet many different people during the sales process. While some franchisers will have one person filling several roles and others will have separate...

Apr 11, 2017

Will I Be Satisfied as an Entrepreneur?

One question that prospective franchisees in Canada often consider is a simple one: will their entrepreneurial itch be scratched with a franchise? The simple answer is yes, but get ready for the...

Apr 3, 2017

6 Things You Should Never Say as a Franchisee

One of the most alluring features of being a Canadian franchisee is the idea of becoming your own boss. Unless you are just a silent partner, your new Canadian franchise will put you in the role...

Mar 27, 2017

The Semi-Absent Canadian Franchisee

Semi-absent franchisees are just who they sound like: someone who is working on their franchise in a part-time capacity. If you want to run your own business but don’t want to let go of that day...

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