Negotiating the Business Terms of the Lease Deal – For Franchise Tenants
Although it would be nice, it’s highly unlikely that a commercial landlord will hand you a proposed lease with correctly-worded and perfect terms and conditions. As we explain in our new book, Negotiating Commercial L…
4 Ways to Start off on the Right Foot With Your Franchisor
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 crucial communication path…
Changes May Be Coming for Ontario Franchises
Recently, the special advisors from Ontario's Ministry of Labour released their much-awaited report on their review of employment and labor laws in the province. The purpose of this review was to identify potential la…
Big Changes May Be Coming for Ontario Franchises
Recently, the special advisors from Ontario's Ministry of Labour released their much-awaited report on their review of employment and labor laws in the province. The purpose of this review was to identify potential la…
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 a checklist for new…
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 job, investing in a fr…
The Future Is Bright For Franchising In Canada
When the time comes to start a business, many people are turning to a tried-and-tested model that has found much success: franchising. According to a survey conducted in the United States, over 90 percent of franchise…
Essential research – Digging Into The Company
Your mission is to understand and research the franchise companies and industries that appeal to you. Obviously, you’re going to make sure that the tasks you will take on in running the business fit the role you want…
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…
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.
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…