Many entrepreneurs begin their commercial journey by opening a franchise. As first-time business owners, navigating the laws that govern employment relationships can be challenging. Often...
Franchising has long been a pathway to entrepreneurial success, offering individuals the opportunity to run a business with a proven model and established brand. While...
By putting diversity and inclusion at the forefront of your marketing and hiring efforts, your small business can reach all-new audiences Often the first exposure...
The CFA was honoured to present the Smoke’s Poutinerie team with Ryan Smolkin’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 CFA Awards Gala. Here, we look...
It feels a bit disingenuous to call our July/August edition “The Excellence in Franchising Issue.” Not because the brands contained in these pages don’t warrant...
A franchise system’s partners are truly the backbone of their business, which is why each year the Canadian Franchise Association awards a selection of franchisors...
Diversity in franchising can mean different things to different people, but above all it represents an array of sectors, backgrounds, and approaches to business. These...
No matter the business, or businessperson, there is undoubtedly an advantage to discovering an underserviced area in which to thrive. These four franchisees—all from different...
A report published in December 2023 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business indicates that women business owners contribute $150 billion to the Canadian economy...