Franchise Articles


Nov 1, 2011

What are Franchise Disclosure Documents?

Entrepreneurialism is a dream that a large number of Canadians have. The ability to chart your own course appeals to many, but there are drawbacks if you do not take the time to investigate what it...
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Oct 1, 2011

What support do franchisors provide?

There are many business opportunities available for franchises in Canada. When deciding what franchise to invest in, many prospective business owners want to know what kind of support they can expect...
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Sep 22, 2011

Franchising and Social Media

As you prepare to dive into the world of franchises in Canada, one big area to explore is advertising and specifically the new social medias. There are many different types of social medias available...
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Sep 2, 2011

Open a Franchise in Your Town

Have you have ever eaten at Harvey's while on vacation and wondered why there aren't any near you? You could be the one who puts a Harvey's in your town! At BeTheBoss.ca you can explore Canadian...
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Aug 2, 2011

To Buy or Not To Buy a Franchise

When it comes to owning their own business, many would-be entrepreneurs find themselves torn between creating a unique company and becoming a franchisee of a recognized brand. While both scenarios...
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Jul 1, 2011

What will be my Return on Investment

Franchisors often get asked questions from people interested in a franchise such as “What will be my Return on Investment?” or “How much money can I make?” The only true response is “I don’t know!”...
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Apr 19, 2011

Franchising and the Canadian Economy

According to the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) in April 2011, there are 78,000 franchises in Canada, and the number is still growing across all market sectors. The Canadian economy has...
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Feb 1, 2011

What To Look For When Buying A Franchise

When buying a franchise there are lots of things to be considered. Some more obvious than others. When looking for your perfect franchise, some of that perfection is going to be what they see in...
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Jan 25, 2011

Want to be your own boss?

Thinking of a franchise or business opportunity may sound appealing, especially if you have limited resources or business experience. However, you could lose your money if you don't investigate a...
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Nov 22, 2010

How To Evaluate A Franchise Opportunity

There are now franchise opportunities that operate in almost every type of business category that you can imagine. They are available in most price brackets and can suit most people lifestyles....
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Oct 21, 2010

Starting a New Business

Starting a new business that is a franchise has all the steps and concerns that any new business has, plus some that are particular to franchises.  Once the decision has been made to seek a...
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Sep 14, 2010

FRANCHISE FUNDAMENTALS

#franFund p{margin-bottom:12px;} Your path to franchising must begin with research to determine which franchise is really right for you. Your search will start wider, of the franchise...
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