Leadership Profile: Brian Leon, Choice Hotels
It’s not often that the head of a franchise company can boast the kind of franchise lineage enjoyed by Brian Leon, president of Choice Hotels...
Category : September/October 2019
The First Year: The Power of the Speedpro Network
No one can say that Kevin and Kim McKenzie didn’t do their homework before buying their Speedpro Imaging franchise. Back in 2017, the former pharmaceutical...
Millenials in Franchising: Following the Family Footsteps
Did you know that dish soap is a good remedy for soap scum in your bathtub? Or that toothpaste can help whiten grout? Or that...
Home-Grown and Locally-Owned: Qozen Yoga, Dal Moro’s, and Global Pet Foods
One entrepreneur changed continents to pursue her franchise system’s success here in Canada. Another found his “aha” moment in Venice, Italy. And a third franchisor,...
Diverse Tastes
Canada is one of the most diverse nations in the world. There’s perhaps no better measure of a nation’s ethnic diversity than its food offerings....
Hitting the Sweet Spot
Canadians have always had a sweet tooth, and typically we’ve always wanted our desserts after a meal. But new market research shows that’s changing, as...
Packing a Plant-Based Punch
Whether it’s to meet dietary restrictions, as part of a lifestyle change, or due to environmental concerns, more and more Canadians are seeking out vegan-friendly...
Expanding One Slice at a Time
This June marks the one-year anniversary of FDF Brandz acquiring Famoso Italian Pizzeria + Bar, and the party is just getting started. “Our acquisition of...