Publisher’s Message: First-Class Franchising
When you’re looking for the right franchise fit, why not start with the franchise systems that have demonstrated excellence? That’s where FranchiseCanada comes in. The...
Category : November/December 2017
Franchising Gives Back: I’ll Take a Blizzard with That
In 1984, when Dairy Queen Canada partnered with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), franchisees across the country’s 650 plus locations made a commitment to raise funds...
Q. What do I need to know before I set out to franchise my business?
Building a network of franchises can allow an entrepreneur to quickly grow its business, but careful consideration should be given to readying your business for...
Q. As a franchisee, how can I take advantage of the strength of the franchise network?
There’s nothing quite like being part of a group working together towards reaching common goals. This is one of the unique advantages of being part...
Franchise Fun: Michael Wong, Bento Sushi
As the National Director of Retail Operations for Bento Sushi, Canada’s largest sushi provider, Michael Wong has a lot on his plate. The quick service...
Emerging System: BioGreen Solutions
E. coli outbreaks, salmonella poisoning, staph and MRSA infections, fungus, mould – some days it seems that there is no end to the harm that...
Leadership Profile: Warren Erhart, White Spot
By most people’s standards, Warren Erhart’s first foray into the world of food service was fairly tame, even formulaic: the young Erhart worked at McDonald’s...
Day in the Life: Alair Homes
Serving the picturesque market of Georgian Bay, Ontario, Justin Thompson and Mike Ribout’s Alair Homes franchise exudes the high-quality standards the franchise is known for...
The First Year: Pumpernickel’s
Sometimes the problem isn’t finding a passion in life; it’s finding the courage to pursue it. For Ken Preville, who grew up working in restaurants...
Millennials in Franchising: Little Kickers
Just as there are many ways to kick a ball into a net, there is more than one trajectory to becoming a franchisee for Little...