A franchise system’s partners are truly the backbone of their business, which is why each year the Canadian Franchise Association awards a selection of franchisors with the prestigious Franchisees’ Choice Designation. This achievement reflects a positive franchisor-franchisee relationship, assessed through a survey sent to the brand’s franchisees.
Join us in congratulating the following member brands, who have been awarded the designation for multiple years in a row. Within their ranks, you may find the perfect fit for your own franchise journey.
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
With more than 1,000 Canadian locations and annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, A&W is one of the country’s most enduring quick service restaurant franchises. Showcasing a commitment to “good food farmed with care,” A&W provides suitable franchisees with support in marketing, operations, restaurant development, and financing, including the help of its opening team and the mentorship of a dedicated operations specialist. Approved franchisees can purchase a location with an investment of $450,000 to $700,000, and entrepreneurs who are looking to pioneer the brand, especially in smaller-town markets, are of special interest.
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BeaverTails
A Canadian tradition since 1978, BeaverTails offers franchisees a flexible business model with ongoing support to help ensure their success. The brand has locations spanning North America, with more than 200 franchises in Canada alone. Though famous for its eponymous pastries, its menu appeals to a wide range of demographics with homegrown favourites like poutine and BeaverBites, and locations can be established under one of three models: either as a shop, an express mobile location, or an express amusement park kiosk. Dedicated “hunting” territories are reserved for you, ensuring that your territory is your own, and BeaverTails’ head office assists franchisees in multiple aspects of their business, from recruitment and management to sales analysis and business development.
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CertaPro Painters
For more than 30 years, CertaPro has been offering residential and commercial painting services across North America, to the tune of 450-plus locations. The company offers franchisees thorough support: lead generation and online marketing, branded uniforms and business materials, vendor discounts and recommendations, and much more. As a bonus, CertaPro has established relationships with Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore to provide special rates for the brand’s franchisees.
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COBS Bread
COBS Bread operates with a focus on the delivery of exceptional products, friendly service, and a welcoming environment for all customers. This attitude extends to its franchisees and their communities, with the brand donating more than $560 million in unsold products to local charities since its inception in 2003.
Now with more than 170 franchise locations in Canada and more than 700 bakeries in its native Australia and New Zealand, the brand continues to grow. As an added incentive, the company waives the initial franchise fee for new-build bakeries and always provides an extensive 16-week training program that covers business planning, human resources, marketing, maintenance, finance manages, and other areas important to the sector.
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Driverseat
Not just another transportation service, Driverseat specializes in ground passenger transportation specializing in small to medium-sized groups. Franchise partners build a fleet of vehicles and chauffeurs to provide wedding shuttles, corporate event transportation, employee commuter shuttles, tours, airport trips and Care+, which is tailored for the vulnerable sector. Being focused on the experience first allows Driverseat to operate in several verticals across multiple industries, resulting in significant top line revenue opportunities and an innovative transportation business model.
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Edo Japan
Serving more than 11 million meals each year and with 200 locations across Canada, Edo Japan’s franchisees have the advantage of both its menu (comprised of traditional teppanyaki-style cooking, sushi, ramen, and bubble teas) and its long-standing reputation within the country. Canadian-owned for 45 years, Edo Japan is one of the fastest-growing quick service Asian restaurant chain in the country.
The brand sets its franchisees up for success with five weeks of required training for two people (a franchisee and a manager), completed in a training location with certified trainers. Home office helps new investors train their restaurant staff and support all facets of the opening. They can also help potential franchisees connect with professionals to aid in financing.
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FASTSIGNS International
These signs are a can’t miss. A recognized name in custom signage and graphics, FASTSIGNS International has been helping franchisees attain a piece of the lucrative $29 billion signage industry for nearly 40 years. The brand rewards the creativity of its franchisees, as its business hinges on the execution of one-of-a-kind visuals. More than just a store, each FASTSIGNS location offers valuable services to its customers, and their communities, and offers franchisees the backing of a well-recognized brand with over 775 locations in nine countries.
They also provide veterans and first responders with a special discount on the initial franchise fee, plus other incentives, to help them achieve their franchise dreams.
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Fire-Alert Franchising Ltd.
In the event of a fire, safety, preparation, and protection are key, and that starts with having the right equipment. The experts in fire extinguisher services for more than 35 years, Fire-Alert equips its franchisees with a unique, on-demand, mobile business that serves a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The brand provides franchisees with all the tools needed to achieve a fast return on investment, and territories are currently available in all provinces.
Fire-Alert’s detailed training program and required certifications bring its investors up to speed on the technology and safety requirements of owning a business of this nature. The training itself is comprised of both classroom and practical training at the company’s headquarters in Orleans, Ontario. Plus, ongoing support following launch is available to assist in all aspects of the business.
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Hickory Dickory Decks
For prospective franchisees looking for a way to meld their love of the outdoors with the freedom of owning their own business, Hickory Dickory Decks offers all this and more. Leveraging a proven marketing system, Hickory Dickory Decks franchisees benefit from numerous promotional materials, such as the company’s website (www.decks.ca), brochures, digital marketing programs, uniforms, truck and trailer graphics, yard signs, and its instantly recognizable mascot.
The company’s key franchise development team provides support from sign-on to opening day and beyond, with assistance in design, pricing, sales, business plans, permits, inspections, and more. Plus, franchisees meet for a three-day convention each year to get investors prepped for the upcoming season—2024 marks the brand’s 38th year in operation.
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Inspiration Learning Center – Tutoring and Private Schools
Investing in an Inspiration Learning Center franchise means benefiting from five income streams: tutoring, high school credits, education consulting, retail, and its IVY league program with Harvard and MIT. The company also recently introduced another franchise program with an online tutoring franchise.
Both franchise concepts have an approach that combines elements of both Western and Eastern education traditions to empower students in a variety of areas and appeal to a wide customer base.
Since its founding in Toronto in 2003, the brand has helped more than 3,500 students graduate, with an additional 15,000 currently enrolled. With a clear approach to higher learning for our children’s future, and a clear and a lean business model with low risk, franchisees are equipped to succeed from the moment they sign on.
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Jani-King Canada
Jani-King Canada’s owner-operator concept means franchisees get the freedom of being a mobile business owner without the large labour overhead. The largest international commercial cleaning franchise system, Jani-King has more than 7,000 franchises in 10 countries, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide each year.
Opportunities are available for single-unit franchisees across Canada, with additional opportunities for master franchisees in Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The brand’s online investment calculator further helps prospective franchisees determine if ownership is the right fit for them. For those who do join the company, ongoing support is offered in a variety of areas, including customer invoicing, accounts receivable, administration, and operations management.
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Mary Brown’s Chicken
As Canada’s largest chicken-based quick service restaurant, Mary Brown’s franchisees benefit from an enduring reputation in the Canadian food landscape and its foodie following. The company has received consistent accolades, from being awarded the CFA’s Franchisees’ Choice Designation for 14 years in a row to being named one of Canada’s best-managed companies for multiple years. Plus, it has achieved 18 consecutive years of same-store sales growth.
To join the franchise success, Mary Brown’s looks for a liquid capital of $300,000, plus a $30,000 start-up fee, with the average total start-up cost at around $850,000-plus. Selected franchise partners will receive training and assistance in operations, real estate and construction, marketing, and supply chain.
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Massage Addict
Massage Addict is a 100 per cent Canadian-owned and operated company, with over 115 franchise locations across the country. A low start-up cost and minimal overhead make it an attractive option for first-time franchisees, as well as the best-in-class initial and ongoing support offered by head office which includes real estate selection; training in operation, sales, and customer service; operational procedures and policies; marketing, and more.
And Massage Addict offers room to grow, with more than half of its franchisees owning multiple units and 83 per cent of clients returning to experience its five therapeutic services: massage, reflexology, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and custom orthotics.
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MaxWell Realty Inc.
Since its launch 25 years ago, MaxWell Realty has continued to develop its reputation as a respected 100-per cent Canadian real estate brand. The company’s network expands across the country, supporting approximately 1,100 agents across Western Canada.
MaxWell Realty provides its franchisees with cutting-edge technology, experience, training, and systems to grow their business quickly and sustainably. Depending on the investor’s needs, the brand provides customized support, including access to dedicated advisors; coaches; administrative, technical, web, and social media support; and much more.
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Oxford Learning Centres
Discover a career that makes a difference as an Oxford Learning franchisee. Oxford Learning franchisees are part of a network of Canadian business owners linked by the common goal of helping students get better grades.
A background in education is not a prerequisite: its unique cognitive programs, proprietary curriculum, and comprehensive training, combined with a drive to succeed, are the only requirements! Join an education tutoring franchise leader with a unique cognitive model and over 40 years of proven success in Canada.
Franchise costs range from $132,700 to $232,175, depending on location, with a suggested $50,000 for working capital. A satisfactory financial rating is also required.
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Paul Davis Restoration
Paul Davis is a powerhouse in the North American full-service emergency restoration, mitigation, and reconstruction services, with over 300 locations across Canada. More than just a restoration company, franchisees come from all backgrounds and have successfully built businesses that have provided a considerable return on their investment.
The company’s varied customer base includes insurance, residential, and commercial clients, meaning franchisees have multiple revenue streams. An ideal Paul Davis franchisee has a head for business and a passion for helping others—interested parties can participate in a Paul Davis Discovery Day to determine whether the brand is a good fit for them and vice versa.
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Pizza Nova
Since Sam Primucci and his brothers founded Pizza Nova in 1963, the brand has expanded exponentially across Ontario. In their 150-plus locations, franchisees bring their communities’ pizza fans authentic flavour combinations and steaming hot pizzas, quickly and without compromising on quality. Known for fresh toppings, high-quality ingredients, and a wide range of authentic Italian menu items including lasagna, panzerotti, Italian sandwiches, chicken wings, and arancini. They also have a line of Primucci-branded products featuring extra virgin olive oil, homestyle tomato sauce, Italian hot peppers, spicy green olives, and sundried black olives. All these elements combined invite its hungry customer base—including prospective franchisees—to “taste the difference!”
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Pizza Pizza
Many Canadians know Pizza Pizza from its earworm jingle, and a Pizza Pizza franchisee benefits from that strong brand recognition and a proven business model, along with a network of more than 730 fellow franchisees across the country.
The company is searching for prospective owners who possess a strong work ethic, great people skills, a self-motivated mindset, and the ability to make a financial commitment to the brand. After being approved, securing financing, and finding a suitable location with the help of Pizza Pizza pros, franchisees participate in eight to 12 weeks of training, during which they learn food prep, business management and human resources procedures, and much more, with ongoing professional development offered following launch.
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Prep’n Sell
A leader in the home improvement services sector, Prep’n Sell works with real estate agents and their clients to prepare homes for sale, while its RENOmagic brand works with buyers and homeowners. The company provides its home-based franchisees with a proven method, training, sales call processes, digital lead generation, and many more supports.
With low overhead and eye-catching branding and graphics, Prep’n Sell franchisees are well set to stake a claim in their territory and truly be their own boss. Selected franchisees also benefit from entering a strong, secure industry, with 14 per cent of Canadian families moving each year and the average homeowner spending $10,000 on home renovations.
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Print Three Franchising Corporation
Almost 55 years ago, the first Print Three shop opened its doors, and in the decades since, the company has prided itself on keeping up with the technologies that influence the printing industry.
Print Three’s national network of 40-plus owner-run shops across Canada has the added benefit of providing its franchisees with access to cutting-edge digital print and procurement technology. Prospective investors should believe in the company’s mantra: print is a living medium, and now more than ever, what we print matters.
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PropertyGuys.com
A standout and mainstay in the Canadian real estate industry for more than 25 years, PropertyGuys.com offers a unique business model that empowers sellers to reach new markets and homeowners to take their sales journey into their own hands.
Franchisees are provided with assistance in launching their location, along with the tools needed to thrive. With exclusive territories, a value-based product, and a network of passionate franchisees to lean on, PropertyGuys.com is an attractive option for those looking to make their business ownership dreams a reality.
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PuroClean
To date, 54 PuroClean franchisees have not just found the right job, but the right business for them. A PuroClean franchise offers a recession-resistant business model with in-demand services ranging from fire and smoke damage to mould removal and beyond.
Territories are available across Canada for investors who are capable of and interested in balancing numerous relationships daily—brokers, policy holders, claims managers, adjusters, and employees—and who have a minimum of $230,000 to invest. Plus, its easy-to-learn system is designed to generate leads, and mentorship opportunities are available to new franchisees, allowing them to benefit from the experience of their fellow business owners.
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Quesada Burritos & Tacos
For franchisees with an interest in dishing out savoury Mexican cuisine, look no further than Quesada Burritos & Tacos.
Featuring a low-cost investment along with high-quality support, Quesada is on the hunt for franchisees who mesh with their brand identity and are dedicated to serving top-notch foods and ingredients. Now with more than 200 locations in eight provinces, half of which are owned by multi-unit franchisees and a portion of which are in post-secondary institutions and hospitals, Quesada offers investors a fantastic opportunity to make a splash in their communities.
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Right at Home Canada
By providing important services to seniors, the injured, and other in-need clients and their families, Right at Home Canada franchisees are filling an important role in their communities. Due to an aging population, homecare will continue to be a necessary industry for Canadians, and Right at Home’s international network of more than 700 locations, including more than 50 in Canada, provides a solid foundation for its franchisees.
Taking a cooperative training method, wherein owners learn alongside the company as the location is set up, Right at Home directs franchise owners to independence, for the benefit of the franchisee and the brand at large. With 24/7 administrative support and corporate contracts that help drive passive revenue to franchisees, owning a Right at Home business means work-life balance is within reach.
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Scholars
For 25 years, Scholars has been providing tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages. Now, with more than 60 locations across North America, Scholars has been expanding thanks to the strength of its franchisee network and its research-backed education method.
The brand works hand in hand with new franchisees, offering its real estate experience and ability to pinpoint ideal local markets to set its small business owners on the path to success. And by using a leading digital marketing agency, Scholars is able to help its franchise partners reach as many students and parents as possible.
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SpeedPro Canada
Providing business-to-business marketing graphics and signage to Canadian companies for 32 years, SpeedPro offers a lucrative business model that has been embraced by more than 170 North American entrepreneurs.
Franchisees receive unwavering support throughout their business ownership journey and are subject to a 12-step approval process that includes analysis of costs and financing, support, training, and help in identifying location and staff. For those interested in becoming a franchisee, note that a minimum net worth of $400,000 is required.
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Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
With nearly 30 years of restaurant experience, Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge offers franchisees a solid footing for success in the casual dining sector. Now with 29 locations across Ontario, with additional locations slated to open, the company is looking to bring its high-quality diner fare to even more cities in the province.
The required investment for a new turnkey restaurant ranges from $665,000 to $730,000, depending on location, with existing franchise location sales reaching up to $2 million per year. Extensive training for approved franchisees lasts for three months at an existing restaurant for three selected individuals the franchisee and two employees), and upon successful completion, a transition tutor is provided for 10 weeks to assist during the opening stages. This helps fortify the location’s team, customer base, and sales, putting the franchisee in a position to thrive.
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Triple O’s
Triple O’s is a division of White Spot Hospitality, Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain founded by Nat Bailey in 1928, which operates the White Spot brand of 52 family casual full-service dining restaurants in British Columbia, and the Triple O’s brand of 65 premium quick service restaurants throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, along with five mobile “On the Go” food trucks. Triple O’s guests enjoy the tastiest premium burgers, fries, and milkshakes, with signature touches—like their Secret Triple “O” Sauce and iconic pickle, and commitment to ingredients, like 100-per cent fresh Canadian beef, fresh-cut fries, and hand-scooped ice cream.
Triple O’s restaurants offer a casual and authentic West Coast dining experience at gas stations, freestanding restaurants, arenas, universities, and BC Ferries. Be part of a proven, premium QSR brand with a profitable model, over 95 years of history, and franchisee support ranging from supply management, to marketing, to operational excellence.
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Canada
The largest franchised moving company in North America, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers its franchisees a recognized name backed by quality service. The company has more than 3,000 trucks on the road, making it a highly identifiable brand, and a 96 per cent customer referral rate, adding to its success. And with half of Canadians having moved within the last five years or with plans to move within the next five, its customer base shows no signs of shrinking. Plus, TWO MEN AND TRUCK® proudly announced in April that it completed its 10 millionth move!
Territories are currently available in Ontario, B.C., and New Brunswick, and top-performing franchisees can reach more than $2.5 million annual gross sales. With a global network of franchisees from diverse backgrounds, owning upwards of 380 locations worldwide, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® provides a solid foundation for its partners’ success through comprehensive training and a world-class system.
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UCMAS Canada
For more than 30 years, UCMAS has been delivering its Universal Concept Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) to more than three million children in more than 6,000 centres across 80 countries. On the home front, UCMAS Canada is now represented in six provinces, with plans to expand further across the country.
Though it’s not necessary for a UCMAS Canada franchisee to have a background in education, they do require a passion for education in a child-centric environment, as well as strong communication, leadership, and management skills. Territories where new locations can be opened are available across all provinces and are reflected on the company’s website.
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Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada Inc.
Since opening its first Canadian location 40 years ago, Wendy’s and its signature square beef patties have experienced steadfast support from its customers and its franchisees. Their business model leverages impactful advertising, strategic menu innovation, socially responsibility business practices, and evolving how the consumer accesses the brand through investments in restaurant design and technology.
Ideally, Wendy’s franchisees will have single- or multi-unit quick service restaurant experience, proven leadership skills, a growth-driven mindset, and access to adequate capital. The company can also connect new franchisees with financial lenders and supports them throughout their franchise journey in a variety of ways, with training, franchise advisory groups, advocacy, supply chain, marketing, and more.
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Willowbrae Academy
For those without experience in the education sector but who want to make an impact in children’s lives, Willowbrae Academy offers an attractive investment opportunity. Delivering a sterling experience to parents, childcare professionals, and students alike, Willowbrae has the knowledge to guide its franchisee along the pathway to prosperity and the pride of being part of a world-class organization.
The Willowbrae model hinges on a non-operator approach, wherein the franchisees hire an experienced childcare director to oversee the day-to-day hands-on educational work while they focus on the management of the business, marketing, and finances. Its detailed training system includes all aspects of business operations and offers its franchisees continuous mentoring and coaching for ongoing improvement. Plus, Willowbrae’s proprietary software Braeview helps the franchisee keep a visual on every aspect of their business with real-time data. Willowbrae’s software Braeview allows franchisees to “predict” revenue year-over-year, see labour costs, and analyze the profitability month over month allowing them to gain a thorough understanding of the performance of their business.
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WP Creations LifeCasting & Jewelry Studios
Launched in 2001, WP Creations is a home-based franchise system that provides investors with an unconventional business model and balance between one’s personal and professional lives. Opting for a WP Creations franchise means providing cherished memories to those in your community—more than just business owners, its franchisees are artists, creating keepsakes that will be passed down through generations.
New owners are paired with a business coach who will walk them through all aspects of operations, along with a marketing coach to help them promote their services to the community. Virtual training makes it even easier to come on board, and WP Creations’ work-at-home models offer a range of options, no matter the investment level. Prospective franchisees who are flexible and possess “determination and grit” will fit the brand’s mould perfectly.
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