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Jul 5, 2018

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,...

Jun 26, 2018

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:...

Jun 25, 2018

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...

Jun 18, 2018

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....

Jun 12, 2018

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...

Jun 7, 2018

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...

Jun 3, 2018

The Canadian Fitness and Sports Franchise Fast...

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...

May 30, 2018

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...

May 22, 2018

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...

May 17, 2018

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...

May 10, 2018

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...

May 1, 2018

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...

Apr 23, 2018

Home Sweet Home and Your Franchise

Running a franchise from your home can be the perfect fit for your lifestyle and your needs. There are quite a few home-based franchises in Canada to choose from, but before you take the leap,...

Apr 16, 2018

3 Stepping Stones on the Franchisee Path

Once you decide that you want to be franchisee in Canada, the next steps can be surprisingly tricky. If you don't make the right moves, you may not achieve your goal of business ownership. Start...

Apr 10, 2018

4 Tips for Hiring for First-Time Franchisees

As a new franchisee in Canada, you may never have hired staff before but need to do so now. Employees are part of the service and public aspects of your location, so it's crucial you get the...

Apr 5, 2018

Funding Your Franchise Without the Bank

The franchise process in Canada has many moving parts, and one that sometimes proves to be troublesome for some prospective franchisees is the financing. You need to be able to survive while...

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