Canadian Economic Outlook for Franchise Owners in 2025
Why franchise professionals should be optimistic about 2025, in spite of looming political headwinds Contributed by CIBC As we enter 2025, Canadian franchise owners must...
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How Far We’ve Come!
Who better to ask about the wild, wonderful world of franchising and its evolution over the years than those who have been there to support...
Franchises of the Future
As artificial intelligence and other emerging technology continues to evolve, franchise brands are harnessing these innovations to improve efficiencies for franchisees and help their brands...
What Did Canadians Deem “Essential” Retail Purchases in 2024?
Franchises operating in the retail sector know all-too-well the difficulties consumers have faced over the past few years and how they’ve impacted their spending habits....
The Impact of Wages on Consumer Spending
We know that when pocketbooks are tight, people tend to shift their spending—but exactly how much correlation is there between Canadians’ spending habits and how...
The Changing Landscape of Household Trends and Food Spending
Who will be spending the most in the foodservice space in 2025? The professionals at Environics Analytics, a Toronto-based data and analytics consultancy firm, walk...
Chill, Travel, Play
3 franchise brands redefining relaxation By Stefanie Ucci In our busy lives, finding time to unwind can feel like a luxury. But the good news...
The Times, They are A-Changin’
For franchise industry professionals and the franchisees that help bring their brands to the masses, the start of a new year isn’t the time for...
The Good, the Better, and the Best to Come
Wondering what’s ahead for the franchise industry? From the categories with the biggest growth opportunities to the power and potential of AI, here’s what you...
International Delights
Take a trip around the world with franchises inspired by international cuisines—grab your passports for a globe-trotting tour from India to Japan to Greece By...