Franchising Basics: How Do I Buy a Franchise?
Franchise experts weigh in on what you need to know when taking the big step into business ownership You’re ready to own your own business...
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Your Guide to Franchising
We’re taking you through the steps and terms you need to know before starting your franchise journey This content is taken from the CFA’s March...
The Rewards of Resales: Express Employment Professionals
Franchise owner Bradley Jenkins shares the keys to his success after 13 years with Express Employment Professionals, including a thriving resale franchise by Joelle Kidd...
The Franchise Tool Kit
7 Skills You Need to Bring to the Table When Franchising By Daniel McIntosh At its core, franchising is about a symbiotic relationship. The franchisee...
Paint, By the Numbers
CertaPro Painters® multi-unit franchisee Paul Guenette breaks down the benefits of buying a resale By Joelle Kidd Resales—when a prospective franchisee buys an existing franchise...
The Canadian Franchise Association Members and Community
The Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) purpose is to help everyday Canadians realize their dream of building their own business by: The Association currently has almost...
Business Plan and Financial Management Basics
One thing that all franchise opportunities have in common is the need to plan for success. By establishing a business plan, you indicate that you’ve...
Site Selection, Territories, and Real Estate
Location is everything when it comes to franchising. It can determine the amount of traffic a franchise gets, and the quality of that traffic. Knowing...
Dealing with Disputes
When it comes to managing a brand, franchisees and franchisors can butt heads. Everybody wants their voice heard and everyone wants to do what’s best...
Due Diligence: Financial Aspects of Franchising
Before starting a relationship with a new franchise, you should investigate certain legal and financial aspects carefully. Ensuring that you’re not entering a bad deal...