Leadership Profile: Dan Monaghan, Clear Summit Group
Dan Monaghan had franchising on his mind from an early age. At a time when most young boys were dreaming of cars and girls, Monaghan...
Category : Previous Issues
Iconic Brand: GS Beauty Group
From inspiring salon and beauty services to defining men’s hair trends, a lot has happened for GS Beauty Group in the last 30 years. From...
The First Year: Teamwork Makes the Franchise Dream Work
When he was growing up, Nadim Hirjee’s parents used to take him for a bite to eat after swimming lessons at the local mall food...
Giving Back: Spiritleaf
Charitable giving might seem like an easy task if you run a franchise. After all, you’re looking to make a difference in people’s lives by...
Franchise Fun: THE TEN SPOT®
THE TEN SPOT® is a beauty bar specializing in manicures, pedicures, waxing, and laser treatments with its ‘anti-spas’ located across North America. “Our mission is...
Q: What is validation? When does it happen? And, how do I make the most of it?
A: Validation is part of the research process when you, the prospective franchisee, interview franchisees in the franchise systems you are investigating. It is one...
Q: How do I choose the franchise that suits me best?
THE DECISION TO INVEST IN A FRANCHISE is a major one and cannot be taken without engaging in an array of due diligence investigations. Legal...
Publisher’s Message: Promoting Franchise Excellence
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is focused on promoting excellence in Canadian franchising, and this November/December issue shines a spotlight on the best and brightest...
Giving Back: Right at Home
Many people contribute to a charitable cause without ever seeing firsthand how the efforts are helping those in need. But last year, Dani DePetrillo, chief...
Q. How do I handle the franchise disclosure document that I just received?
Prospective franchisees can understandably find the task of reviewing a disclosure package daunting, if only because of the sheer mass of paper. In fact, when...