Leadership Profile: Sherry McNeil, Canadian Franchise Association
Sherry McNeil’s CV reads like a veritable homage to franchising. The long-time business executive honed her craft at a string of leading franchise brands like...
Category : Previous Issues
Day in the Life: Learning the Language of the Dog
Like many franchisees, Michelle Bailey came to in-home dog training franchise Bark Busters first as a customer. In 2011, she and her husband had adopted...
Iconic Brand: KFC
Before becoming a KFC Canada franchisee and owner of Pirani Group, Raheem Pirani had a personal connection to the KFC brand. “Growing up, on long...
The First Year: Transforming Women’s Lives
Ten years ago, Kristi Bieber walked into a 30 Minute Hit in Surrey, British Columbia and changed her life. At the time, she was a...
Giving Back: Smoke’s Poutinerie
Growing from a table and a banner in 2009 to a global spectacle involving some of the world’s top competitive eaters and thousands of screaming...
Franchise Fun: Making the Cut
Great Clips, Inc. vice president of operations Yvonne Mercer has certainly come a long way since she started out as a cosmetologist, and the same...
Q. What financing options are there for a millennial interested in franchising?
A: The current economic climate presents headwinds for some younger Canadians, as they look to find permanent employment. In fact, a recent Bank of Canada...
Q: Food delivery aggregators: What should I know before signing up?
A: In the restaurant industry, delivery of food to customers is not a new idea. Pizzerias, Chinese restaurants and other establishments have been using delivery...
Publisher’s Message: What’s Next for Franchising in 2020
As we enter 2020, it’s the perfect time to examine what lies ahead for franchising this year. But before we look ahead, we should look...
2020 Franchise Outlook
Are you considering franchising as a path to business ownership? If you’re interested in becoming a small business owner with the backing of a franchise...