2025 Franchisee of the Year

Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, the Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement.

Franchisees are the heart of the franchise systems: they invested their own capital to open a business and they’re on the front lines working hard to make their business a success.

The Franchisee of the Year Award is the opportunity to recognize and shine some light on Canada’s superstar franchisees! This award is given to franchisees in Traditional and Non-Traditional Franchise categories. 

The Franchisee of the Year award credits a franchisee for their outstanding performance and contribution in helping the Canadian franchising community become Stronger Together.

Sherry McNeil, President & CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association

HERE ARE THIS YEAR’S FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR WINNERS

Non-Traditional Franchise

GOLD – Greg O’Brien, Hickory Dickory Decks
SILVER – Robert Daigle, InXpress Canada
BRONZE – Dejan and Olga Radulovic, JDI Cleaning Services


Traditional Franchise

GOLD – Sara Lisk, COBS Bread
SILVER – Jean-Sebastien Carre and Sophia Stiperski, Orangetheory Fitness
BRONZE – Frank Goldschleger​, Mad Science Group