Giving Back: Ctrl V
The three founders of Canada’s first virtual reality arcade, Ctrl V, couldn’t be more different. Ryan Brooks is a former elementary school teacher, James Elligson...
Category : Company Profiles
Iconic Brand: McDonald’s® Canada
As a kid, going to McDonald’s was an experience. The sight of the golden arches and the anticipation of a burger stirred excitement. Whether it was...
Home-Grown and Locally-Owned: C-Lovers, CARSTAR, and Cora
Two of them began as one-store operations unknown outside their own neighbourhoods – until they began to grow and grow. The third has a huge...
Following the Franchise Play Book
[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”5412″] Franchising is a vital, dynamic business model, so it’s no surprise that retired pro-athletes are getting increasingly involved. The franchisors profiled here have...
The Homemakers
[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”5407″] According to Stats Canada, there were over 14 million households in Canada at last count (2016). That’s up from around 12 million in...
Breakfast Restaurant Franchises Across Canada
[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”5441″] It’s considered by many to be the most important meal of the day, so there’s a good reason why most franchise systems operating...
Women in Franchising: Trio of Franchising Trailblazers
Today is International Women’s Day and in honour of that, we’re recognizing three outstanding women, who are leading successful businesses while controlling their own destiny....
Women in Franchising: Four Female Franchisees Behind the Best Fast-Food Chains
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day and female franchise owners who’ve made it big in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Here are four women that are changing...
Giving Back: Baskin-Robbins
A couple of years ago, Baskin-Robbins was looking for a great charity partner that aligned with its brand values. For an ice cream franchisor with...
Iconic Brand: Pizza Nova
[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”5137″] For many Canadians, “Four-three-nine-oh-oh-oh-oh Pizza Nova!” is an iconic jingle they know by heart. Beyond the catchy marketing, Pizza Nova is a successful...