How to Spot a Franchise
By Rob Lancit, Executive Vice President, FRANSERVE, Inc. There’s an old saying that was popularized in 1950: “If it looks like a duck, swims like...
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Resale Refresh
By Joelle Kidd As a prospective franchisee looking to start your own franchise business, you might imagine that doing so requires you to buy—or even...
Online Exclusive: How to Attract, Impress, and Retain Customers
By Lori Karpman, Client Tether Building your business isn’t only about acquiring new customers. In fact, keeping your current customers happy should be high on...
Online Exclusive: 5 Franchising Industries to Consider Investing In
Thinking of making your entrepreneurial dreams come true through franchising? As you start exploring franchise opportunities, you’ll find that there are dozens of industries with...
Franchise System Trends
FranConnect president Keith Gerson explores what new franchisees can expect from franchisors in 2022 and beyond, from the rise of the “experience officer” to increased...
Q&A: Franchisee Trends & Transitions
Consultant Angela Coté shares what’s trending in franchising now, the impact of the pandemic, and advice for starting your own business in 2022 By Angela...
Inflation Nation
Canadians struggle with rising costs, while lower-income households brace for worse in the months ahead By Angus Reid Institute On the cusp of throwing off...
Pick Up and Go
Curbside pickup is here to stay—here’s how franchisees can master this innovation in their small businesses By Moneris Small businesses have been leading the way...
Franchising Looks Ahead
By Grant Bullington, FranNet FranNet consultant Grant Bullington explores what prospective franchisees can expect in 2022, how franchising has adapted to the “new normal,” and...
Promoted Story: How To Stay Calm in the Face of Year-End Payroll
By Nethris Whether you’re going through the year-end process for the first time or not, it’s important to know and understand the numerous tasks at...