The Importance of Time, Timelines, and Timing with Your Commercial Lease – For Franchise Tenants
As we emphasize in our new book, Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals FOR DUMMIES, the leasing process takes time to complete. Considering the number of steps involved and negotiating time required, your franchise…
The Franchisor - Franchisee Relationship: How Do You Know if it's Good?
The Franchisor - Franchisee Relationship: How Do You Know if it's Good? With more than 1,000 franchise brands operating in Canada today according to the Canadian Franchise Association, finding the right one for you ca…
Top Canadian Franchise Law Topics for 2016
As a current or potential franchisee, staying on top of laws that affect Canadian franchises is a must. Pending and incoming legislation can have an impact on your business on multiple levels, so read on to discover t…
Doctor Screen Opens New Territories Across Canada
Doctor Screen has enjoyed a rapid growth in the niche business of mobile screen repair since opening in March 2014.
Customer Complaint Management: Are You Prepared to Answer The Call?
Customer Complaint Management: Are You Prepared to Answer The Call? As a Canadian franchisee or a prospective one, you know that customers are a significant portion of your bottom line. Poor customer complaint managem…
Customer Complaint Management: Are You Prepared to Answer The Call?
Customer Complaint Management: Are You Prepared to Answer The Call? As a Canadian franchisee or a prospective one, you know that customers are a significant portion of your bottom line. Poor customer complaint managem…
Chem-Dry Flies High on FranchiseRankings.com
Chem-Dry has appeared on "best of" lists from leading review and rating provider FranchiseRankings.com yet again.
Franchises and CASL: Are You Prepared?
Franchises and Canada’s Anti-Spam Laws: Are You Prepared? As a current or potential Canadian franchisee, you need to be familiar with many Canadian business laws, and one set you should know in particular is Canada’s…
M&M Meat Shops Gets New Name, New Look and New Products
The biggest specialty frozen food retail chain in Canada is getting a new name and expanding its customer offerings. M&M Meat Shops Ltd.'s new name is M&M Food Market.
Is the Canada Small Business Financing Program Right for You?
You don't have to add to the uncertainty surrounding starting a new Canadian franchise business by not having a clear financing path lined up. While you can do things like borrow against your home or retirement accoun…
What's the Hottest Franchise in Canada?
With the Canadian Franchise Association reporting that there are currently around 1,300 different brands operating in Canada, it can be tough to decide which one to go for. Given all that variety, it's only natural to…
What About Fitness Franchises?
As a prospective franchisee, you're probably a little overwhelmed by all the franchise options available in Canada today. After all, the Canadian Franchise Association reports that there are more than 1,000 brands ope…
What About Fitness Concepts?
As a prospective franchisee, you're probably a little overwhelmed by all the franchise options available in Canada today. After all, the Canadian Franchise Association reports that there are more than 1,000 brands ope…
Three Things a Franchisee has to Remember
Whether you dislike your current job or just want to switch gears, investing in a franchise in Canada can seem like a great move. Being your own boss can help you grow personally, professionally and financially, but i…
Three Canadian Franchise Myths
Becoming a franchisee is a huge commitment that impacts both a franchisee's personal and financial lives, so it's no wonder that many people invest a lot of time and research into it before making any commitments. Aft…
Are You Doing Your Franchisee Homework?
Are You Doing Your Franchisee Homework? With franchising being such a long-standing business model that has helped many people become successful, it's easy to think you can just pick one that meets your goals. The rea…
Express Employment Professionals Eyeing Canadian Expansion
Express Employment Professionals Eyeing Canadian Expansion Rapidly growing staffing agency Express Employment Professionals is seeing a spike in demand for offices across Canada as more and more job seekers and busine…
Non-Traditional Franchise Locations: The Convenience of a Captive Audience
No matter where they are, all non-traditional locations tend to have one thing in common: a captive audience. Learn more.
Franchise Interest in Canada Still Strong Despite Economic Woes
While tougher economic times may not seem like the best moment to start a new venture, the reality is that franchises with a successful brand stand as a possible exception. The Canadian Franchise Association hosted a…
Doctor Screen Welcomes Ontario Distributor
Mobile screen repair brand Doctor Screen is pleased to welcome new distributor Martin Vuksinic, who will be operating in the District of Muskoka Parry Sound area of Ontario.
Cross-Border Franchise Agreements and the Canadian Currency Hit
The Canadian dollar going below 70 US cents is good news for the manufacturing sector and bad news for Canadian tourists and customers, and it might also spell new challenges for cross-border commercial agreements. In…
CEFA Early Learning Arrives in Kelowna
Kelowna, BC (Jan 27, 2016) Early childhood education sets strong academic foundation CEFA Early Learning will be raising the bar when it comes to childcare options in Kelowna starting February 1, 2016. Unlike traditio…
The True Price Tag of Business Mistakes
Mistakes are Expensive It’s not uncommon to hear people who have started their own businesses, outside of franchises, admit to making some expensive mistakes. Sometimes those errors destroy the business, whereas other…
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual Has Launched Board Game Experience In All 26 Locations
Competition is growing in the food industry at a rapid rate, and today’s consumers expect more than just food when it comes to their dining experience. Learn more.