January/February 2024 Archives

Home-Grown and Locally Owned: Au Pain Doré, Bimbo Canada, Rotisseries Benny

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

100% Canadian Franchises Trends come and go, but classics live on. These three Canadian franchises demonstrate why some long-standing systems are still prospering. by David...

January/February 2024 Previous Issues Publisher's Message

Strong Franchise Foundations: Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Change

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

Businesses have been through a lot in the last few years, from the major disruption of the pandemic to economic uncertainty, and more. Those with...

Advice & Tips Ask an Expert January/February 2024 Previous Issues

What questions should I ask about my franchise training program?

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

A big consideration when deciding whether to purchase a franchise is what kind of support you can expect from the franchisor. When it comes to...

Current Issue January/February 2024 Next Generation in Franchising Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

All in the Family

danielJanuary 8, 2024January 10, 2024

January 8, 2024January 10, 2024

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness franchisee Samantha Collins shares her 13-year journey with a brand that just feels like home By Stefanie Ucci It may be...

Current Issue January/February 2024 Leadership Profile

How MOLLY MAID’s CEO Went From the Rugby Pitch to the Boardroom

danielJanuary 8, 2024January 10, 2024

January 8, 2024January 10, 2024

MOLLY MAID president and CEO Aaron Abrams goes from tackling the competition to tackling a cleaning empire It’s fair to say that Aaron Abrams’ career...

Current Issue Franchisee Success Stories January/February 2024

Tressed for Success

danielJanuary 8, 2024January 10, 2024

January 8, 2024January 10, 2024

Successful Sola Salons franchisee Becky McDougall walks through a typical day at her Oshawa location By Kym Wolfe For most people, Sola Salons is where...

Coming to Canada Company Profiles January/February 2024 Previous Issues

Just Cuts: From the Land Down Under to the Great White North

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

How Just Cuts is bridging the business gap between Australia and Canada By Jordan Whitehouse Some economists have been saying it for years: given the...

Company Profiles Franchise Philanthropy January/February 2024 Previous Issues

Painting the Town Pink

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

Franchised painting business CertaPro Painters shares how its system-wide campaign brings funding and awareness to breast cancer research—and a host of other causes near and...

Franchisee Success Stories January/February 2024 Previous Issues

Diving into a Pool Care Franchise

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

Two colleagues-turned-franchisees share the details of their first year of Puddle Pool Services franchise ownership By Suzanne Bowness Zach Wilson and Jason Curry got to...

Cover Story January/February 2024 Previous Issues

2024 Trends in the Canadian Franchise Industry

danielJanuary 8, 2024March 5, 2024

January 8, 2024March 5, 2024

By Gary Prenevost and Grant Bullington 2023 brought shifting economic conditions like a slowing Canadian economy, rising interest rates, and a challenging labour pool. Despite...

Category : January/February 2024

Home-Grown and Locally Owned: Au Pain Doré, Bimbo Canada, Rotisseries Benny

Strong Franchise Foundations: Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Change

What questions should I ask about my franchise training program?

All in the Family

How MOLLY MAID’s CEO Went From the Rugby Pitch to the Boardroom

Tressed for Success

Just Cuts: From the Land Down Under to the Great White North

Painting the Town Pink

Diving into a Pool Care Franchise

2024 Trends in the Canadian Franchise Industry

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