Women at the Helm
A report published in December 2023 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business indicates that women business owners contribute $150 billion to the Canadian economy...
Category : Previous Issues
Senior Services Across Canada
There’s no two ways about it: the country’s population is aging at a never-before-seen rate. In 2023, nearly one in five Canadians was considered a...
Location, Location, Location
A breakdown of what you need to be aware of when considering whether to go new or previously owned with a franchise location Many prospective...
100% Canadian Franchise Systems
A unique concept doesn’t guarantee a system’s success, but as these domestic systems demonstrate, it’s a major factor in establishing a market presence and a...
Raising the Beauty Bar
Millennial franchisee Katrina Kuras shares lessons learned from five years of franchising with a beauty bar brand that feels like family By Stefanie Ucci Back...
Out-of-the-Box Kickboxing
After two decades of nationwide growth and an international expansion, 30 Minute Hit continues to prove that niche fitness franchises are just warming up By...
A Fresh Business Opportunity
A fan-turned-Fresh Burger franchise owner runs through a typical day By Kym Wolfe Armaan Divecha became a Fresh Burger fan when he was working as...
Passion and Persistence
Couple Vim and Shama Vimalendiran share the story of their first year running a Lunch Lady franchise and what it takes to turn a struggle...
A&W’s Family of Icons
Partnerships defined the early growth of the burger brand. Can its partnerships drive its franchise future? By Jordan Whitehouse As the old saying goes, the...
Leading the Charge in Making a Difference
A multi-faceted approach to charitable work puts Batteries Expert at the forefront of its customers’ minds—and hearts By Gina Makkar Canadians value corporate giving. In...