Iconic Brand: Déjà Brew
After being purchased by franchise giant Foodtastic, Canadian coffee institution Second Cup embarks on its second act By Jordan Whitehouse August 1975. NASA launches the...
Category : Previous Issues
Publisher’s Message: Welcome to the Diverse Canadian Franchise Community
Franchising is a popular and successful business model, with the Canadian franchise industry contributing $120 billion to the annual GDP and creating jobs for approximately...
All Around the World of Franchising
Meet the franchisees making business ownership dreams their reality Franchising is all about providing opportunity with well-planned, established systems. These franchisees came from coast-to-coast and...
Canadian Franchising: A 2023 Industry Overview
Canada strong Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and the second largest franchise industry in the world. In 2019, the income from franchising...
4 Consumer Trends that Will Shape Tomorrow
A deep dive into four global trends driving change across all sectors By Charlotte Smith Living in a post-pandemic world has undoubtedly changed the way...
Day in the Life: A Fresh Perspective on Property
PropertyGuys.com franchisee Nathan Dautovich is thriving thanks to the brand’s unique model and diverse service offering By Kym Wolfe After more than 13 years as...
Giving Back: Companions for Change
Franchisees play a key role in Pet Valu’s charitable initiatives By Andrew Schopp With more than 7.9 million dogs and 8.5 million cats in Canada,...
Q&A: Franchising Moving Forward
Consultants Gary Prenevost and Grant Bullington look toward this year’s franchising trends, the industries set for growth, and why franchising is a good option in...
Q: What tools are available to help me resolve any disputes with my franchisor?
A: Successful franchise systems are built on trust and solid relationships. However, there will always be variations in individual franchisee performance, and disputes can arise...
Gift Cards: Promos with Benefits for Merchants and Consumers
Gift cards offer an easy way for businesses to generate sales and engage with customers By Kipling Macartney, Director of Emerging Solutions & Value-Added Services...