New Year, New Opportunities

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January is the time to look ahead at what the coming year will bring.

If you’re picking up this magazine, you’re probably one of the many Canadians who hopes 2026 will be the year you fulfill your dreams of owning your own business. In fact, the desire for entrepreneurship is higher now in Canada than it has been for the past eight years! According to a recent RBC poll, 59 per cent of Canadians want to go into business for themselves.

Franchising is a perfect way for first-time business owners to go into business for themselves, but with the support of a proven system. That’s why this issue, The Trends Issue, is packed full of insights meant to prepare new and prospective franchisees for the year ahead.

There’s plenty to explore in these pages—but it’s only half the story! Don’t forget to visit FranchiseCanada.Online to read exclusive online content, and bookmark LookforaFranchise.ca, the CFA’s online directory of franchise opportunities, an essential resource to your business journey.

As you go forth and explore the many franchise opportunities available, don’t forget to Look for the Logo—the CFA Member logo tells you that a franchise brand has signed on to the Canadian Franchise Association’s Code of Ethics, a sign that they are committed to ethical franchising and fostering franchise excellence.

We hope this new year brings you opportunity and success. With an industry poised for growth, 2026 may just be the Year of the Franchise.