She Means Business
How female franchisees are making a mark in their communities By Gina Makkar Franchising is always changing and women are at the forefront, bringing a...
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Powerful Perspectives
Four BIPOC franchisees share their experiences as business owners and highlight the importance of diversity in the franchising industry By Kym Wolfe Canadians value diversity—as...
Different Paths, Common Goals
Franchisees share their stories immigrating to Canada and building a business through franchising By Alyssa Thulmann In 2025, Statistics Canada reported that immigrants make up...
Supplying Safer Spaces and Services
Three franchises focusing on creating safe and inclusive spaces for their customers and communities By Hannah Foulger Every customer, every client, no matter what industry...
Connected by Community, Strengthened by Diversity
Canada’s franchising industry is inherently diverse. With more than 60 different categories for entrepreneurs to consider—from hospitality and food service to education and senior care,...
Expert Roundtable: AI Innovation and Integration in Franchising
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance and grow in popularity, all industries are looking to utilize the technology to help their businesses benefit and...
The Role of Consumer Spending Data in Decision Making During Economic Uncertainty
By Sean McCormick, Vice President, Business Development-Data Services, Moneris Not since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 have consumers and businesses faced this...
Must-Know Business Terms and Trends for the Year Ahead
By Niyati Budhiraja, Social and Community Engagement Specialist, Moneris As a small or medium-sized business owner, you already wear a lot of hats. From managing...
Small Business, Big Future
An RBC poll says entrepreneurial ambition is at an eight-year high. Is 2026 the year of the small business owner? According to the annual RBC...
Trends in Franchise Education: Preparing the Next Generation of Franchisees
By Mary MacDonald, CFE Franchising in Canada continues to grow in scale, diversity, and complexity. The sector is the 12th-largest in Canada, contributing $133 billion...