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Mar 11, 2017

Do You Need a Manager for Your Location?

Many Canadian small businesses and franchises run lean. If the owners can do something themselves, they will. In short, if you can handle your own employee training, bookkeeping, marketing and...

Mar 4, 2017

Reading Between the Lines on an Financial...

A financial disclosure document (FDD) from a Canadian franchise is one of the most important documents you’ll see during your brand search. Before you invest your loonies, here are some tips to...

Feb 24, 2017

Crunch Your Canadian Franchise Numbers

Canada is home to a large number of franchises. The Canadian Franchise Association reports that there are currently around 1,300 brands operating in the country across multiple industries...

Feb 18, 2017

4 Things Canadian Franchisees Overlook When Buying...

There are many US brands operating successfully in Canada today across several industries. If a US franchise has caught your eye, however, you need to do some homework beyond the typical...

Feb 11, 2017

Negotiating the Operating Costs as Rent

As a franchise tenant, your monthly base rent you pay your landlord for leasing commercial space is not the only rent you may pay! Many commercial tenants will also pay their landlord a secondary...

Jan 26, 2017

5 Things to Do Before Buying a Canadian Franchise

The Canadian franchise industry is massive, with the International Franchise Association reporting that it is the second largest in the world...

Jan 18, 2017

5 Tips for Negotiating Your Canadian Franchise...

Negotiation is a big part of the Canadian franchise purchase process. If you're successful at it, you will probably start out your new business with better terms and more benefits than someone...

Jan 11, 2017

B2B in Canadian Franchising: 3 Keys to Success

During your Canadian franchise search, you have probably come across B2B, or business-to-business, franchising. This concept is exactly what it sounds like: your business is primarily selling...

Dec 29, 2016

Planning for the Holiday Season in a Canadian...

Holidays are a busy time for many Canadian franchise businesses. Research firm Accenture reported that Canadians are expected to spend about 17 percent more over the 2016 holidays than they did in...

Dec 23, 2016

The Rise of the Canadian Fast-Casual: What to Know

Fast-casual restaurants—eateries that are in between typical fast food chains and traditional casual dining—are a growing segment in Canada. As noted by Global News, this industry category enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2016

What Your Franchisor Doesn’t Do for You

Buy into a franchise system and guarantee yourself success? It’s not quite that easy. While franchise systems can be very appealing investments for entrepreneurs, understand that franchisors may...

Dec 12, 2016

Entering New Canadian Markets: What to Consider

Entering New Canadian Markets: What to Consider Franchising is still big business in Canada, with the Canadian Franchise Association reporting that there are now around 1,300 brands operating...

Dec 1, 2016

Franchise Location Building: What to Know

If you're looking at Canadian franchises that require a brick-and-mortar location, there will be some construction involved. This can be a very exciting phase, but you'll need to know what to...

Nov 29, 2016

Franchise Resales: What to Expect

In your franchise search, you may have come across resales. These are already operating, existing locations being offered for sale by a current franchisee. In franchise agreements, there is no...

Nov 21, 2016

The Tough Parts of Mobile Franchising

Mobile franchises are on the rise in Canada, with Lexpert noting that they have enjoyed some of the strongest growth over the last few years...

Nov 8, 2016

Buying a US Franchise for Canada: What to Know

Buying a US Franchise for Canada: What to Know Whether the franchise you're considering is headquartered in Alberta or Atlanta, many of the aspects of franchise buying will be the same. However,...

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