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Jun 15, 2023

Some Businesses Should Not Be Franchised

If you run a business and are thinking of ways to grow it and make it more profitable, you may think that franchising it would be an easy way of accomplishing this. Franchising is often a smart...

Jun 13, 2023

Family-Friendly Franchising

Many franchises are ideally suited to those with families, offering the flexibility of working during school hours and being able to take time off when necessary. Being your own boss, setting...

Jun 5, 2023

Opportunities In The Property Maintenance Sector

The rising costs of rental properties could signify an opportunity for savvy investors. With CBC reporting up to an 18% increase in the cost of renting a property [1], many property investors...

May 23, 2023

How to terminate a franchise agreement

Although a franchisor will give you the tools, marketing material and network you need to make a success of your new business venture, there are occasions when things might not go the way you...

May 16, 2023

How to finance a franchise

Unless you have enough personal savings to finance your franchise dreams, you will most likely need to seek funding from a lender, investor or government-backed entrepreneur program. Whichever...

May 8, 2023

Celebrating Sustainability

Business sustainability is important. To be successful, a business must make long-term plans to ensure that it remains financially sustainable, meeting the needs of its customers and delivering...

Apr 24, 2023

Technology Franchises

May 11 marks the annual National Technology Day, where businesses and individuals from all walks of life can celebrate technological advances and consider ways in which technology can be...

Apr 20, 2023

Interesting Franchising Statistics

Franchising has an enormous impact on the Canadian economy, with approximately 45% of retail sales in the country being attributed to a franchised business [1]. This equates to around $585...

Apr 12, 2023

Start Planning For Summer Break Now

Summer break will soon be upon us. Children will be out of school for several weeks, their parents will be looking for ways to keep them busy, and vacationers will be leaving town while tourists...

Apr 10, 2023

Do your personality traits suit franchising?

Certain types of people are better suited to franchising than others. Because franchising involves being part of an existing brand and following the strategy set out by the franchisor, there is...

Apr 6, 2023

Franchising Pitfalls To Avoid

Buying into a franchise makes a lot of sense. For those with strong business acumen, buying into an established brand provides a head start on marketing the business as potential customers are...

Mar 22, 2023

Stop Food Waste Day 2023

Stop Food Waste Day will be held on April 26, 2023. This day offers an opportunity for all franchises, particularly those operating in the food industry, to draw attention to the problem and...

Mar 16, 2023

Franchise Management Software

Managing a franchise is complicated. With franchisees spread around the country, franchisors need to manage the productivity of each branch, control performance, ensure that all franchisees and...

Mar 10, 2023

4 Ways to Beef Up Your Business Skills As A New...

When you enter into a new franchise, you are going to bring all of your current skills with you. After all, it's these abilities that you picked up over the years that helped you in your past...

Mar 2, 2023

What Role Does a Master Franchisee Play?

As an incoming Canadian franchisee, you have probably noticed that there are a lot of moving parts in a franchise. Therefore, it's wise to learn as much as you can about the inner workings of a...

Feb 24, 2023

How To Stand Out On Social Media In 2023

With about 32% of Canadians using social media to glean information about businesses and their products, businesses that aren't already using online platforms to connect with their audiences...

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