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, President & CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association
HERE ARE THE 2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS
Non-Traditional Franchise
6-15 Franchisees
GOLD – Wise Cracks
SILVER – Lice Squad.com
BRONZE – Stagecoach Theatre Arts (Canada) Limited
16-29 Franchisees
GOLD – EverLine Coatings & Services Ltd.
SILVER – CertaPro Painters
BRONZE – Heart To Home Meals
30+ Franchisees
GOLD – Paul Davis Restoration
SILVER – PropertyGuys.com
BRONZE – Right at Home Inc.
Traditional Franchise
6-15 Franchisees
GOLD – Inspiration Learning Center
SILVER – Au Pain Doré
BRONZE – Pacini Canada Inc.
16-29 Franchisees
GOLD – Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
SILVER – MaxWell Realty Inc.
BRONZE – Willowbrae Childcare Academy
30-99 Franchisees
GOLD – Crock A Doodle
SILVER – FASTSIGNS International Inc.
BRONZE – Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
100+ Franchisees
GOLD – McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
SILVER – Pizza Nova Ltd.
BRONZE – A&W Food Services of Canada
Grand Prize Winners
Non-Traditional: EverLine Coatings & Services Ltd.
Traditional: McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
Congratulations to our Awards of Excellence winners!