Category : Previous Issues

Advice & Tips Ask an Expert July/August 2023 Previous Issues

Q: I am buying a franchise from an existing franchisee. Is the franchisor required to provide me with a disclosure document?

andrewJuly 13, 2023September 14, 2023

July 13, 2023September 14, 2023

The answer to this question really depends on the extent to which the franchisor is involved in bringing about the sale. All franchise legislation in...

Company Profiles Franchise Philanthropy July/August 2023 Previous Issues

Giving Back: Raising Dough for Charity

andrewJuly 13, 2023September 14, 2023

July 13, 2023September 14, 2023

No matter how you slice it, Pizza Pizza’s social responsibility initiatives are a showcase of franchise success and community By Daniel McIntosh When you walk...

Advice & Tips Ask an Expert May/June 2023 Previous Issues

Q: How has mall foot traffic shifted post-pandemic, and what does it mean for the long-term success of my franchise location?

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

A: After two years of steady declines in mall foot traffic, 2022 saw a resurgence, with 3.1 billion visits throughout the year. Despite foot traffic...

Advice & Tips Ask an Expert May/June 2023 Previous Issues

Q: What are the Five Ws of Financial Statements?

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

A: The franchisor’s financial statement is a required component of the franchise disclosure document (FDD), in such provinces with disclosure legislation. The first step in...

Company Profiles Franchise Philanthropy May/June 2023 Previous Issues

Giving Back: 360 Degrees of Philanthropy

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

Image360’s signs of community commitment go further than common social corporate responsibility by Daniel McIntosh For the average Image360 franchise partner, business and philanthropy go...

May/June 2023 Previous Issues Sponsored Content

Promoted Story: Welcome to The HandyForce

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

New franchise opportunities for ambitious and business-minded entrepreneurs (even if they’re not so handy) by Brenda Adams When Paul Switzeny created The HandyForce in 2010,...

Company Profiles Cover Story May/June 2023 Previous Issues

Healthy Opportunity

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

Canadians’ passion for health and wellness creates enduring franchise opportunities by Stefanie Ucci Staying healthy is about more than a yearly check-up. More and more...

May/June 2023 Previous Issues

Fitness Brands Flexing Franchise Success

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

Four franchises that take different approaches to promoting fitness in their communities by Kym Wolfe By and large, Canadians want to improve their health with...

Company Profiles May/June 2023 Previous Issues

Brands Helping to Build Better Businesses

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

These consulting and business coaching franchises help take businesses to the next level and guide franchisees toward opportunity by Georgie Binks When it comes to...

Advice & Tips May/June 2023 Previous Issues

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Started in Franchising

andrewMay 10, 2023July 12, 2023

May 10, 2023July 12, 2023

Key considerations for entrepreneurs entering the franchise industry When it comes to starting a franchise business, you know it’s important to undertake the proper due...