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Congratulations to the 2022 Franchisees' Choice Designation Recipients!

The Franchisees’ Choice Designation is awarded by franchisees who voluntarily took part in an independently administered survey and were asked to rate their franchisors in key areas of the franchise business model, including leadership, business planning and marketing, training and support, ongoing operations and the relationship between the franchisee and franchisor.

The 2022 Franchisees’ Choice Designation Award winners will be celebrated during the Gala Awards Dinner at CFA National Convention in Ottawa, ON on April 11, 2022.

Have you registered for CFA National Convention? Learn more about the Convention at https://cfa.swoogo.com/cfaconvention2022.
(Additional Gala Award Dinner tickets and tables reservations are available!)

2022 Franchisees’ Choice Designation Award Winners:

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.

“We are honoured to receive the Franchisees’ Choice Designation from our most valued partners, our franchisees. We share this honour with them as a celebration of the great work we did together throughout the last year. Thank you from all of us at A&W!” – A&W Canada

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 8 Consecutive Years

Learn more about A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.

BeaverTails

“We’re honoured to once again to receive such humbling support from our franchise partners. This award is one more reminder of how we work together to satisfy our fans!” – Pino Di Ioia, CEO, BeaverTails

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 9 Consecutive Years

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Booster Juice

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CertaPro Painters

“We are honored that our brand has received the Franchisees’ Choice Designation from the Canadian Franchise Association for the twelfth consecutive year. We are successful because our franchisees and their teams work tirelessly to make painting services more convenient for home and business owners. We take pride in delivering extraordinary experiences to our franchisees, their teams, our clients, corporate associates, and vendors. We’re able to do this through living out our core values in everything that we do. We look forward to continuing to lift up the painting industry and appreciate this recognition from the Canadian Franchise Association that demonstrates how committed we are to this mission.” – CertaPro Painters

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Chatime

“At Chatime, we’re continually driven to challenge the boundaries of our category and to spread the joy of bubble tea to all Canadians. Our mission is challenging and can only be possible with the dedication of our Franchise Partners, who are committed everyday to shaking tea up and making sure our guests consistently experience quality bubble tea in new, unique and fun ways! We are honoured and thrilled to receive the Franchisees’ Choice Designation as a recognition of the strength of Chatime’s business model, and also as a recognition of the hard work we do every day to build great relationships and trust with our Franchise Partners.” – Thomas Wong, Co-Founder, Chatime

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COBS Bread

“Being awarded the CFA Franchisees’ Choice Designation is significant in many ways- it provides us with valuable insight from our franchisees into our performance and our progress, and it signals to prospective franchisees that we’re a preferred franchisor. We are grateful that we’ve been awarded it for 12 years running now – we believe it’s instrumental to our growth.” – John Gilson, VP of COBS Bread

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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Ctrl V

“The Franchisees’ Choice Designation award and recognition is incredibly meaningful to Ctrl V, and should be to all franchisors. It means that your franchisees support you and have faith and comfort in the system you’re building for them. It contributes to a franchises’ culture, instilling confidence in the franchisees and the system. And, it shows that you’re really making a difference in changing lives, building entrepreneurs, and furthering your industry.” – Ctrl V

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Days Inn Canada

“We are honoured to receive the 2022 Franchisees’ Choice Designation for both Days Inn and Motel 6 and greatly appreciate the ongoing support of the Canadian Franchise Association. Receiving this accolade is a tribute to our team of hospitality professionals and a direct reflection of their hard work and dedication to our outstanding franchisees. Our franchise owners set us apart; they are the best in the business.” – Irwin Prince, President & COO, Realstar Hospitality, Canadian master franchisor of Days Inn and Motel 6 in Canada.

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Driverseat

“At Driverseat, our passion is for our franchise partners, their success, their growth and ultimately, their unit economics. Receiving the Franchisees Choice Designation award is the most rewarding recognition this team receives. After six consecutive years of having received this designation, we are more motivated than ever to ensure we support, lead and motivate the most passionate franchisees in Canada. We are humbled and proud of the team and appreciate the CFA and all they do to build a supportive franchise culture.” – Brian Bazely, CEO, Driverseat

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 6 Consecutive Years

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Edo Japan

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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EverLine Coatings and Services

“It is truly an honour to be the recipient of such a prestigious designation. Franchising touches the lives of so many people in such a positive way and we work hard as a franchisor to ensure it is a great experience. To be validated like this by our system is wind beneath our wings – and a clear directive that what we are doing is a good thing for them. That is all that matters” – EverLine Coatings and Services

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Fatburger

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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FASTSIGNS International

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 10 Consecutive Years

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Fire-Alert

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 9 Consecutive Years

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Hickory Dickory Decks

“We are thrilled that our franchisees continue to enjoy their business with Hickory Dickory Decks. We pride ourselves on fostering and maintaining a relationship with each one of our franchisees that allows them to build a successful business that they love. We enjoy nothing more than seeing Hickory Dickory Decks grow with fantastic people who live and work in their own communities and we appreciate the feedback that allows us to continue to serve their needs as business owners.” – Hickory Dickory Decks

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 7 Consecutive Years

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Home Instead, Inc.

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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Inspiration Learning Center

“Taking each CFA member into consideration, these businesses represent the very best of the Canadian Spirit, in both theory and application. Leaders in every respect, they have adapted to the changing landscape through both innovative and community dedication. This designation is the ultimate marker of success, being welcomed (and recognized) as peers at the highest level” – Inspiration Learning Center

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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InXpress Canada

“As a world-class leader in shipping and logistics, InXpress leverages technology, partnerships, and experience to play a vital role in the SMB’s day-to-day operations around the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer service, accessibility, and accommodation, which is why you will always find a live person ready to assist you. At InXpress, we care about our customers as much as they care about theirs. As we always say, “Your Business. Our Promise”.” – InXpress Canada

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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Jani-King Canada

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LEAKPRO

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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Lice Squad.com

“Winning the CFA Franchisee Choice Award 10 years is a row is not only a great achievement and milestone for us but a direct reflection of the outstanding leadership of our franchise development and support team. Martha Lawrence and the Lice Squad head office staff Tina, Colleen, Aysun and Lori have done such a terrific job making sure franchisees are given the very best customer service and support. As CEO and founder I congratulate the team on this accomplishment and thank all of our franchisees for participating. Team work makes the dreamwork.” – Dawn Mucci, CEO and Founder, Lice Squad.com

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 11 Consecutive Years

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Mary Brown’s Chicken

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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Massage Addict

“We are extremely honoured to accept the Franchisees’ Choice Award this year. Receiving this award for three consecutive years truly shines a light on the high levels of confidence our franchisees have in the Massage Addict brand and business model. Thank you to each and every one of our dedicated and passionate franchise partners for this recognition. It is this partnership that has led to our continued success and this award is for all of us.” – Caroline Kolompar, President, Massage Addict

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MaxWell Realty

“At MaxWell, we are proud to have exceptional support and systems in place for our franchisees to not only help them succeed but help them feel at home. They should feel like they belong to more than just a brand but are a valued and respected part of our success and growth. Our franchisees providing such positive feedback shows us that they are happy to be part of the MaxWell family and see the value in us and our team as much as we see it in them.” – MaxWell Realty

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Metropolitan Movers

“It is truly touching and emotional for all of us to receive Franchisees’ Choice Designation Award in 2022! Our Metropolitan Movers Family has long been isolated from outside businesses and franchise partners. Seeing the world through “zoom meetings” or emails couldn’t substitute the real “face to face” dialogue. Thank you CFA for giving us a chance to receive our first “real life” award! It means the world to us and will encourage us to continue the journey in the right direction!”

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 7 Consecutive Years

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MOLLY MAID

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Motel 6

“We are honoured to receive the 2022 Franchisees’ Choice Designation for both Days Inn and Motel 6 and greatly appreciate the ongoing support of the Canadian Franchise Association. Receiving this accolade is a tribute to our team of hospitality professionals and a direct reflection of their hard work and dedication to our outstanding franchisees. Our franchise owners set us apart; they are the best in the business.” – Irwin Prince, President & COO, Realstar Hospitality, Canadian master franchisor of Days Inn and Motel 6 in Canada.

Learn more about Motel 6

New Creations

“In my opinion, winning the Franchisees Choice Designation is one of the most special awards a franchisor can receive. It validates that your franchisees are happy; which to me, is the most important job of a franchisor.” – Josh Stevenson, President, New Creations

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Orangetheory Fitness

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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Oxford Learning

“We are so very thankful for the excellent work that the Canadian Franchise Association does on a daily basis to support franchising in Canada, and we are honoured to have earned the CFA’s Franchisees’ Choice Designation for another consecutive year. With a longstanding history of helping students succeed in school and in life, Oxford Learning has become synonymous with excellence in supplemental education in Canada. This is the direct result of our commitment as a franchisor to providing the most comprehensive franchise system in Canada to operate a thriving tutoring business. It also reflects the commitment and calibre of our franchisees, who deliver the highest quality programming and customer service in the communities they serve across the country.” – Oxford Learning

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

“I am so grateful and proud of my team of franchisees. What once was just an idea, flourished into a national business that each and every one of our franchisees believed in. I have the utmost respect for each of our franchisees, especially over the past 2 years, demonstrating their strength, perseverance, integrity, and trust in the Oxygen brand. I am honoured and overjoyed to accept this designation as it validates the unity we have as a company, and signifies the importance of being part of a healthy and strong team.” – Jen Hamilton, CEO, Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

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Paul Davis Restoration Canada

“Paul Davis Restoration Canada is a proud participant in the CFA Franchisees’ Choice Designation program and we are honored to be awarded this distinction for the fifth consecutive year. Participating in this program provides Franchisors the opportunity to identify and focus on issues your franchisees are looking for help with to assist them build profitable businesses and provides a compass to chart success from your franchisee’s perspective. This program provides insights into your franchisees you can’t get anywhere else and I highly recommend your participation.” – Dan Hopkins, Director Franchise Development, Paul Davis Restoration Canada

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 5 Consecutive Years

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Pizza Nova

“The Franchisee’s Choice Designation means our Franchisees see the value in our brand, the importance of our core values as a company and are aligned with our strategic goals as a franchise-based business. They believe in our commitment to quality, nurturing our relationships with each other to drive success as well as our ongoing support through training and development and marketing programs.” – Pizza Nova

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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Pizza Pizza

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 9 Consecutive Years

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Prep’n Sell

“I think everyone, especially in this new remote world, craves positive feedback, but because we’re a really small (but mighty!) team, there aren’t a lot of eyes on what we do everyday to continuously strengthen our franchise system, and there’s only so much tooting our own horns that we can do! That’s what makes receiving this award really gratifying – it tells me that our franchise owners see how hard we work to bring them innovative programs and says they recognize the value of the support they get from us. It tells prospective franchisees that there’s something special going on here at Prep’n Sell. Feels like a nice warm hug!” – Prep’n Sell

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Print Three

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 9 Consecutive Years

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PropertyGuys.com

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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PuroClean Canada

“For the last 10 years in a row, the Franchisees’ Choice Designation has revealed the thoughts of our Network. Most interesting, our fellow Franchise Owners grade PuroClean Canada higher marks than the Executive Team grade themselves. Executive Team: “We can always find ways to do things better. Just watch!” – Gordon Gamble, CEO, PuroClean Canada

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 11 Consecutive Years

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Quesada Burritos & Tacos

“At Quesada, we aim to be Franchisee Focused in everything we do. Receiving the Franchisees Choice Designation is especially meaningful to us. We are very proud of our franchisee community and happy to receive this vote of confidence and appreciation from them.”Steve Gill, Founder and CEO – Quesada Burritos & Tacos

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Right at Home Canada

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Scholars

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 7 Consecutive Years

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SpeedPro Canada

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Spiritleaf

“We are honoured Spiritleaf has received Franchisees’ Choice Designation from the Canadian Franchise Association for a third consecutive year. The recognition lends credibility to the Spiritleaf brand, the relationships we’ve built with our franchise partners, and Sundial’s ability to prosper as a franchisor. We remain focused on supporting our franchisees by providing them with resources and services. Exceeding expectations and going above and beyond for our Partners will continue to be a primary focus for Sundial. We are proud of our past achievements and excited for the future together.” – Zach George, CEO, Sundial Growers

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Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge

“The entire Symposium Café Restaurant and Lounge franchise family is honoured and delighted that The Symposium Cafe Inc. is the recipient of this year’s CFA’s Franchisees’ Choice Designation.

This award continues a more than decade long string of awards and nominations that we have received from the CFA including The Award of Excellence as Canada’s Franchisor of the year.  At Symposium, we continue to strive to provide our customers with the best fast casual dining and foodservice experience for every day part from breakfast to late night, in an environment where our franchisees’ needs and input are in the forefront of our system development.  We greatly appreciate the ongoing support and confidence we receive from our franchisees. Thank you to the CFA. We greatly value our continued membership in this exceptional organization.” – Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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The Lunch Lady

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Triple O’s

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 6 Consecutive Years

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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

“As President and CEO of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Canada, I could not be more pleased to receive this recognition from our franchisees. COVID created many challenges and raised some unique opportunities. Our home office management and staff and our franchisees worked together and responded to the best of our abilities, and our execution speaks for itself having increased both sales and profitability across the board in 2021. We are grateful for the amazing teamwork and dedication of the entire TWO MEN AND A TRUCK family.” – John Prittie, President and CEO, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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UCMAS Mental Math Schools

“UCMAS Mental Math Schools would like to thank CFA for encouraging us always in our endeavour to provide the best services to our franchisees. Getting the award 12 years in a row right from the award’s inception goes a long way in confirming that we are on the right track in keeping our franchisees happy and prospering. Thank you, CFA, for always being there and guiding us.” – UCMAS Mental Math Schools

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 12 Consecutive Years

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Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada

“We are honored to receive CFA’s Franchisees’ Choice Designation,” said Paul Hilder, Wendy’s SVP & Managing Director, UK and Canada. “We cannot be the very best Wendy’s we can be without the very best franchisees in the business, and we’re thankful for their continued partnership and dedication to the brand.” – Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada

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White Spot Restaurants

“White Spot Limited is proud to once again be a recipient of the Franchise Choice Designation from the Canadian Franchise Association for both of our brands – White Spot Restaurants (Full Service) and Triple O’s (Premium QSR). The Franchise Choice Designation reinforces the strong relationship we have with our Franchisees and it provides credibility for new Franchisees joining us. The benchmarking report generated by the survey results, provides us with valuable insight and allows us to focus on areas for improvement. Thank you to our Franchisees for participating in this valuable program year after year.” – White Spot Restaurants

Multi-year Franchisees’ Choice Designation Recipient: 9 Consecutive Years

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Willowbrae Academy

“Receiving the Franchisees’ Choice Designation Award is a true testament to the success of both franchisee and franchisor when it comes to Willowbrae Academy’s business model, leadership, business planning and marketing, training and support, ongoing operations, and the relationship between the franchisee and franchisor.” – Wayne Cochrane, CEO, Willowbrae Academy

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WP Creations

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