6 Leasing Tips for Franchisee Tenants
Readers of our book, Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals FOR DUMMIES will learn, in-part, that there is much more to commercial leasing than meets the eye! Before you even think of searching for commercial proper…
3 Ways to Achieve Inventory/Cashflow Balance in Your Franchise
When you are starting a Canadian franchise with product sales, it's always exciting to get that first inventory shipment. You can already see the loonie signs, and all you need to do is get your marketing into gear to…
Oxi Fresh Makes Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for the 10th Year in a Row!
Oxi Fresh takes pride in both, green cleanings and the numerous business people who have benefited as much as possible from this carpet cleaning franchise opportunity. Since when Oxi Fresh goes to a house, it's these…
3 Simple Tips for Your Franchise Master Plan
Whether you're an incoming Canadian franchisee or already deep in the trenches, having a profitability plan that covers your goals is a must. When you have a solid plan, you'll give yourself the edge over the competit…
Canadian Franchise Disclosures: Why So Big?
The disclosure is one of the most important documents you will receive prior to committing to a Canadian franchise. It's only natural to feel overwhelmed when you're presented with a huge document as a prospective fra…
Live Well's Prescription for A Better Life
During her time as a family doctor and a politician, Margaret MacDiarmid wasn't one for exercise. She labeled herself one of the most sedentary people you'd ever meet and spent most of her downtime playing the piano o…
Franchising Vs. Licensing: What's the Difference?
When you're considering opening a Canadian business via an established brand, you've probably run across the terms "licensing" and "franchising." These two business models are not the same, and it's important to under…
Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual Marks Its 40th Location In Canada
Leading restaurant franchise business Mr Mikes SteakhouseCasual just announced the opening of a new location in Winnipeg. Situated on McGillivray Boulevard in the Linden Ridge Shopping Centre, the new Winnipeg store o…
Real Property Management Shows Strong Expansion Across Canada
Real Property Management (RPM), the largest residential property management company in North America, welcomes five new locations across Canada in April, 2018. With two new openings in Alberta, two in Ontario, and one…
CAM Cost Considerations for Commercial Tenants
Readers of our new book, Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals FOR DUMMIES , will learn (in-part) that Common Area Maintenance (CAM / Operating Cost) charges for tenants come in two flavours: honest mistakes or dis…
What is a GSA?
Canadian Franchisee Q&A: What is a GSA? When you enter into a Canadian franchise agreement, the number of documents you have to review and sign can be pretty impressive. In most cases, your franchise agreement will co…
Talking to the Franchisor's Team
People You'll Encounter in the Canadian Franchise Discovery Process When you are interested in a Canadian franchise, you're going to talk to a lot of people on your way through the process. Knowing who they are and wh…
Ontario Court Sends Warning Over Franchisor Disclosure Requirements
A recent ruling out of the Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal in Ontario shows that franchisors in the area need to be very careful when it comes to disclosure obligations exemptions under the province's fr…
Make Monotasking the Mantra of Your Franchise
Once you've been part of the Canadian workforce for about five minutes, you'll have already heard about multitasking and that it's a wonderful skill that lets you do many things at one time and be more productive. How…
Reporting Revenue to Your Franchisor
As a franchisee in Canada, there are ongoing and regular payments you'll need to make to your franchisor, including royalties, rent, tech fees, ad fund contributions, and other costs. Some contributions, such as royal…
Glamour Secrets Reaches Agreement with Loblaws Superstores
Glamour Secrets Beauty Bars has reached an agreement with Loblaws to open their beauty bars inside select locations inside the Loblaws Superstores across Canada.
Express Employment Professionals Hits New Milestone
Back in the early 1980s, the US economy was in a deep recession with a staggering unemployment rate of 10.8 percent. Established businesses were devastated, and new ones seemed doomed as soon as they opened their door…
The Canadian Fitness and Sports Franchise Fast Facts
Fitness is a hot topic among Canadians these days, and there is no shortage of options in the sports and fitness franchise industry. This segment includes everything from equipment to gyms and weight loss centers, so…
Real Estate Franchises on the Rise in Canada
Real estate is something people always need, and although the market is subject to ups and downs, a real estate franchise in Canada can be the right way to go. Learn a little more about this industry and its offerings…
3 Trends in Canadian Franchise Marketing
Whether you're currently a franchisee or you're looking to join a franchise in Canada, it pays to know what the emerging trends in marketing and advertising are. With this knowledge, you can check to see whether your…
A Closer Look at Canadian Franchise Fees
Franchising is the right path for many Canadian entrepreneurs, but there's a lot to learn about this type of ownership before you make a real commitment to a brand. Money, of course, is usually at the top of the conce…
FastSigns Honours Canadian Franchisees at 2018 Convention
Visual communications leader FastSigns recently honored franchisees in Windsor, Scarborough, London and Burlington, Ontario, and in Kelowna and Calgary, British Columbia, at their 2018 international convention last mo…
3 Franchise Trends of the Future
Several recent market reports indicate that the future of the Canadian franchise industry is pretty bright, and it's already generating a staggering $68 billion per year according to the Canadian Franchise Association…
Food Franchise Fundamentals
If you're exploring food franchises in Canada, the first thing you probably noticed is that there are a lot of choices. To help narrow down your search, here are some things you need to know about this popular franchi…