Considered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in Canada, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising are given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated superior franchise relations, leadership, training, and communications.
To reflect the wide range of franchise opportunities in Canada and to enable franchise systems to be rated against their peers in their class, the Awards of Excellence include seven categories. Winners are determined from the franchisee’s assessments and a weighting is given for a higher response rate.
The prestigious CFA Award of Excellence in Franchising Grand Prize is given to a Gold winner in the Traditional category and a Gold winner in the Non-Traditional category.
This year, an overwhelming number of CFA-member franchise brands participated in the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising program. Sponsored by the CFA and administered by the Portage Group, a third-party research firm, the winning franchise systems were determined based on the results of a survey completed by participating brands’ franchisees about their experiences and levels of satisfaction with the system.
“The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising acknowledges the top achievers in the Canadian franchising industry. The winners have exemplified the significance of Growing Together® by showcasing the symbiotic relationship between franchisor and franchisees.”
Sherry McNeil, CFE, President & CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association
HERE ARE THE 2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS
Non-Traditional Franchise
6-15 Franchisees
GOLD – Stagecoach Theatre Arts Canada Ltd.
SILVER – Wise Cracks
BRONZE – Prep’n Sell
16-29 Franchisees
GOLD – EverLine Coatings and Services Ltd.
SILVER – Canadian Residential Inspection Services Ltd.
BRONZE – Heart To Home Meals
Traditional Franchise
6-15 Franchisees
GOLD – Inspiration Learning Center
SILVER – The Lunch Lady Group Inc.
16-29 Franchisees
GOLD – Willowbrae Academy
SILVER – Symposium Cafe Restaurants
BRONZE – MaxWell Realty Inc.
30-99 Franchisees
GOLD – Print Three Franchising Corporation
SILVER – FASTSIGNS International Inc.
BRONZE – UCMAS Canada
100+ Franchisees
GOLD – Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
SILVER – McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
BRONZE – Pizza Nova
Grand Prize Winners
Non-Traditional: Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
Traditional: Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
Congratulations to our Awards of Excellence winners!