Giving Back: A Pizza Their Hearts
Toronto’s favourite family-owned and operated pizza franchise, Pizza Nova, shows that when it comes to giving back, sharing is caring By Joelle Kidd When looking...
Category : September/October 2025
Iconic Brand: Keeping it Fresh
Edo Japan, a Canadian QSR founded by a Buddhist reverend, has turned fresh, simple food into nearly five decades of success By Kym Wolfe The...
A Day in the Life of a Spirit of Math Franchisee
How Spirit of Math franchisee Salima Mussaji saw a gap in the market in the greater Toronto area—and solved for X By Alyssa Thulmann Twenty...
Leadership Profile: Serving Communities Canada-Wide
The Lunch Lady founder Ruthie Burd shares the journey of her storied career and how she’s bringing nutritious food to kids across the country By...
Multi-Gen Magic: Birding as a Business
Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee Kristen Martyn has found a place to nurture her love of nature By Suzanne Bowness What is a Canadian, backyard bird-watcher’s...
Seven Steps to Convert Your Successful Business into a Franchise: Part One
Part One: Steps One to Three By Marietta Snetsinger, CFE, Franchise Growth Expert, Ascend Franchise Solutions Stay tuned for steps four to seven in Franchise...
Homegrown and Locally Owned: 100% Canadian Franchises
By David Chilton Saggers Variety is the spice of life, we’re told. Certainly, that’s true in Canada’s fast casual dining segment, as these Canadian-founded franchise...
The Taste of Belonging: Why Culture Matters in Franchising
By Maliesa Cadogan, Franchise Leadership Coach, HOT Perspectives Walk into just about any food court in Canada and you’ll see something beautiful: diversity on display....
Automotive & Truck Services Franchises Across Canada
For aspiring entrepreneurs looking to switch gears and dive into the world of business ownership, franchising offers the opportunity to start off as part of...
Ask an Accounting Expert: What accounting and tax information do I need to know when buying an existing franchise unit?
The franchise industry is a massive contributor to the Canadian economy, with more than 1,100 franchisors and some 67,000 units across the country. As the...