3 Ways to Build Loyalty With Customers At Your New Franchise
Tides are constantly shifting in the consumer landscape, with fads and social trends both playing a crucial part in the success of a Canadian franchise. To establish the reputation of your new franchise, you have to b…
Congratulations DOGTOPIA
Dogtopia makes the Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List. 2018 was a solid year for Dogtopia, they sold 100 units, opened 25 new locations and started business in 9 new states.
9 Operating Cost Rent Issues for Franchise Tenants
Franchise tenants are rarely happy with their operating costs; at best, they’re ambivalent to them and, at worst, they’re upset with them. The two issues that most upset franchise tenants are ever-increasing operating…
The Franchise Site Selection
Once you've decided to purchase a Canadian franchise and have done your homework and identified your brand, it may seem like all the research work is over and you are on your way. However, there is a crucial component…
The Unexpected Cannabis Franchising Opportunities
The legalization of cannabis offers an array of franchising opportunities for those with the entrepreneurial drive. With over 130,000 companies created every year in Canada, franchising appeals to people who are inter…
The Rise of the Multi-Unit Franchisee in Canada
The Rise of the Multi-Unit Franchisee in Canada
Symposium Café Awarded Highest Honours
Symposium Café is honoured to have been awarded the CFA Franchisee’s Choice award for 8 consecutive years as well as the Award of Excellence Gold and the 2017 and 2018 Award of Excellence Grand Prize in Traditional Fr…
The Secrets of Success for the Semi-Absent Franchisee
A semi-absent Canadian franchise could be the right move for you if you want to build your business but still need the security of your day job and paycheck while that's happening. This type of ownership has its own u…
3 Common Errors New Franchisees Make
When you start something new, it's only natural to experience some trial and error. Making mistakes is a part of the learning process, and when you are a new franchisee in Canada, you can expect to make your share of…
The Canadian Medical Franchise Industry: A Wide Open Field
Medical franchises cover a vast array of services that relate to the healthcare industry in Canada. This is a rapidly growing sector that is consistently expanding and offers opportunities in many different formats wo…
Ontario Court Rules to Protect Franchisor from "Rogue" Franchisees
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has just granted a large home-care franchisor an injunction against some of its franchisees, who were operating several businesses without having consent from that franchisor. Tha…
4 Things to Do Before Your Canadian Franchisor Meeting
When you are serious about buying a franchise in Canada, you will have to have an interview with the franchisor you're considering before you're able to sign on. As with any other interview, you can't walk into this u…
When Will My Canadian Franchise Turn a Profit?
The timeline for a franchise's profitability is normally at the forefront of any prospective or new franchisee's mind. This makes sense; you invested time and money into the franchise, so you want to know when you wil…
4 Questions Franchisees Forget to Ask
Buying your own Canadian franchise is a big investment and you shouldn't leave any stone unturned, but applicants often do. Before you make your final decision, ask the franchisors you're considering the following typ…
Is Your Franchise Disaster-Ready?
As last summer's tornadoes in Gatineau and Ottawa have demonstrated, a disaster can strike at any time. Any natural event, from blizzards to ice storms, can level your franchise business in Canada. However, this doesn…
Negotiate Your Commercial Lease
Which franchise concept is best for you? Will you be a sole franchisee or will you have a business partner? Where will you locate? What will your desired franchisor provide to you as a franchisee (training, marketing…
MVP Ups the Offerings for Franchisees
Male barber shops are enjoying a revival and MVP Modern Barber franchisees are now set for growth in this booming industry that is here to stay. As the final stage of the MVP Modern Barbers’ complete company refresh,…
Canadian Franchisor-Franchisee Case Goes Public
A group of franchisees is suing a coffee chain in Canada over that chain's actions, which its franchisees allege have been harmful to them. In the recent filing, franchisees alleged that the company misused its franch…
Ease Your Business Fears with a Franchise
When you are dreaming about owning your own business, one obstacle in your way can be your own natural fear. Starting a new business can be a scary prospect as you are usually risking your own money and possibly someo…
LIVE WELL's Member Results Prove the Power of Its Model
A first in the fitness industry, Canadian fitness brand LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic has proven what many medical professionals have said for years: that many chronic conditions can be treated more effectively with exerc…
3 Stages of a Franchise Business
Owning a business is a journey, and it comes in stages. You have to think about it, research, and accept that life will change from the minute you make that final decision to move forward. If you're successful, it can…
6 Franchise Business Plan Must-Haves
Your business plan for your Canadian franchisor is your blueprint for success, and it is also something lenders will consider when evaluating your loan application. If you haven't made a business plan before, the proc…
FASTSIGNS International Enjoying Banner 2018
Leading visual communications, graphics and sign franchiser FASTSIGNS recently announced the signing of 32 franchise agreements in 2018 so far. These new agreements are to develop co-branded, conversion and new center…
Planning Your Goals as a Canadian Franchisee
Annual planning is the common ingredient found among successful franchisees. After all, if you don't plan for it, it's probably not getting done. Whether you create your annual plan as a Canadian franchisee at the beg…