5 Massive Marketing Trends for 2019
Bushiness and organizations worldwide need marketing and advertising in place to grow and expand. The advertising and marketing industry in Canada is robust, with Statista reporting that just over $11 billion was spen…
SERVPRO Announces Opening of Kelowna Franchise
SERVPRO®, a leader in restoration and cleanup, has just announced the grand opening of its first British Columbia franchise.
What is the Competitor Franchisee in Canada?
During your franchise research, you may have come across the term or concept of "competitor franchisee". This is a franchisee who uses the franchisor's propriety or inside information against it or who unfairly compet…
Are You An Extrovert?
Are You An Extrovert? Here Are Some Franchises to Consider Franchise opportunities in Canada are available across various industries. The ideal approach is to find one that meets your goals and will work in your area.…
Do Franchisees Have to Take Part in a Franchisor's Promos?
Marketing is a crucial part of any Canadian franchise system, and it's just as important to franchisors as it is to franchisees. As a new franchisee, you will want to know what promotional programs your franchisor has…
Three Times When Buying a Franchise Make Sense
If your problem is not which franchise to buy but when to act, keep in mind that some moments might work better than others when buying a Canadian franchise. Here are three points in your life that could be perfect ti…
Congratulations INSPIRATION LEARNING CENTRE
Inspiration Learning Centre takes the Grand Prize in the 2019 CFA Award of Excellence as well as Gold for Traditional Franchises with 6 to 15 units.
Congratulations SYMPOSIUM
Congratulations SYMPOSIUM Symposium Cafe takes Gold in the 2019 CFA Award of Excellence under Traditional Franchises with 16 to 29 units. The CFA just announced the traditional brick and mortar and non-traditional 201…
Congratulations FASTSIGNS
Congratulations FASTSIGNS FASTSIGNS takes Silver in the 2019 CFA Award of Excellence under Traditional Franchises with 33 to 99 units. The CFA just announced the traditional brick and mortar and non-traditional 2019 A…
Children's Franchises in Canada
Children's Franchises in Canada: What to Ask Before You Leap There are more than 10 million children in Canada today, according to Statistics Canada, and just about half of all parents in Canada use some form of child…
Online Feedback: What You Need to Know
Online Feedback and the Prospective Franchisee: What to Know Before You Dive In It's likely no surprise to hear that online and social media management is no longer optional for a business. Consumers these days regula…
For Prospective Franchisees, Social Media Matters
When you are researching Canadian franchise opportunities, you are evaluating several factors, including profitability, investment, territory availability and potential locations. However, there is one area that is be…
FASTSIGNS Has New Ownership
FASTSIGNS Intl. purchased by LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli FASTSIGNS Intl. embarks in a massive expansion footprint. For this, the already industry leader has been acquired by two private equity firms with stron…
Do Quebec Franchise Agreements Have to Be in French?
Quebec brings with it some special considerations for franchisees, and one of them is language. In Quebec, there is a provincial legislation that states the province's official language is French and details those fun…
Your Franchise Signage Matters
It's always easier for customers to find you when you have a noticeable sign with your business name on it outside the establishment. Generally speaking, the larger the sign, the better - but it's also important to ma…
4 Ideas for the New Canadian Franchisee
If you have just opened your first Canadian franchise or are about to, you may be wondering what you can purchase to help build your business. Here are four things to consider splurging on to help you build your new b…
The Royalty Rundown: What You Really Need to Consider
Even someone with the most general Canadian franchise knowledge has likely heard of a royalty fee. This is a portion of a franchisee's sale that they are obligated to pay to the franchisor, as outlined in the franchis…
Albertans Exploring Franchises in the Economic Downturn
Financial insecurity drove some residents of Alberta to the Canadian Franchise Association's annual Franchise Canada Show. The association is a nonprofit that supports franchisees and franchisors across the country, c…
When is the "Right" Time to Buy a Canadian Franchise?
It can be tough to decide when you're ready to buy a franchise. After all, good timing is important. At the same time, some people never believe they are ready and miss out on the opportunity entirely. If you're not s…
What did the Mercedes-Benz Stadium do with all its cooking oil after the Super Bowl?
Well, they called Filta. Every time there is a game in any stadium there is a lot of fried food, that's just the way it is.
What's in a Trademark?
Before you invest your cash into a Canadian franchise, you've got a lot of do. You need to read all the documentation, speak the franchisor and go through the entire process. One area that is sometimes overlooked in t…
4 Ways to Keep Yourself on the Path to a Franchise
Becoming a goal-oriented person is pretty much a requirement for a successful Canadian franchise, and luckily, it isn't as hard as it seems. Try the techniques below to get more done in your daily life and get yoursel…
The Chem-Dry Franchisee Revolution
Back when Robert Harris founded the in-home upholstery and carpet cleaning service Chem-Dry in 1977, he tried to meet everyone's needs.
Your Canadian Franchise and Instagram
There is an array of social media platforms out there today that can be used to boost your franchise's profile and increase brand awareness. Mainstays such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are obvious outlets, but th…