Networking and Why it is so important
Networking supports your business and marketing plans by helping you to find clients, suppliers, and advocates for your goals. The best networks are natural, built of people who you know, like, trust, and support, and…
Franchise vs Start-Up
It is often said that starting a franchise business has its advantages, a proven business model, ongoing training and support, and an established brand. Here are a few more advantages that franchisees take the benefit…
The Lunch Lady has had a busy end to summer
The Lunch Lady has had a busy end to summer with the addition of FIVE (5) new franchise partners after a one week intense training session at the Head Office in the Toronto, Ontario area. Congratulations to the follow…
Are Franchisee Fees Worth It? Here's What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever looked at a franchisee fee and raised your eyebrows, you’re not alone. Starting fees may range into several thousand dollars, and when you're making such a big decision, it's only natural to want to con…
Franchises Resales on Fire
Franchises in general are a hot ticket, with Canadian franchises like Firehouse Subs and Mathnasium Learning Centers dominating Entrepreneur Magazine's recent fastest-growing franchise list (http://www.entrepreneur.co…
Free versus Free... what's the difference?
How many times have you created or participated in promotions that offered a free add on to an existing product or service, or a “buy one get one" either free or at a reduced price. Probably many times. But when was t…
Yeh! Frozen Yogurt Announces Coast-To-Coast Expansion Plans
MONTREAL, May 21, 2015 Yeh! Frozen Yogurt and Café (www.yehyogurt.com) continues to expand. More than 100 stores are expected to open in China over the next two years, as well as others in the Middle East, South Ameri…
So You Want To Make A Profit
One of the most common misconceptions of new franchisees is that they expect to make a profit from the first day of opening their franchise doors. This misguided notion sometimes persists despite the clearest caution…
Famous Laffa Announces Marketing Plan for the GTA
Famous Laffa is proud to announce its expansion plans for Ontario with the addition of Jason and Bruce Kirton as our newest franchisee in the Bathurst and Lawrence area. Famous Laffa is also looking for qualified fran…
TaxAssist Revealed as Finalist for Prestigious BFA Award
TaxAssist Accountants (UK network) has been chosen as one of the finalists for the 2015 British Franchise Association HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards. TaxAssist Accountants , a winner of numerous franchise awards o…
Due Diligence: Finding Employees to Staff Your Franchise
No franchisee can run a business entirely on his/her own. No matter how small it might be, you will need at least 2-3 people help perform the day to day operations of the business, even if it’s a home-based business.…