Canadian Franchising: A 2023 Industry Overview
Canada strong Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and the second largest franchise industry in the world. In 2019, the income from franchising represented $100 billion of Canada’s...
January/February 2023 Issue
The Trends Issue!
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Every year, it’s important to look ahead at what we can expect from the Canadian franchise landscape in the year to come. That’s where Franchise Canada‘s annual Trends Issue comes in! This issue offers a comprehensive guide to the future of franchising, including a focus on categories to watch, consumer insights that are shaping how franchises interact with customers, and an economic outlook for the months ahead.
Don’t miss a spotlight on digital trends in food service, a showcase of brands focused on social responsibility, and a cross-country look at senior care franchises, in addition to regular department articles full of franchising success stories and opportunities from both new and established franchise brands. Along the way, we’ll have a special section full of resources for women in franchising, and much more!
Features
4 Consumer Trends that Will Shape Tomorrow
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A deep dive into four global trends driving change across all sectors By Charlotte Smith Living in a post-pandemic world has undoubtedly changed the way consumers go about their everyday...
Day in the Life: A Fresh Perspective on Property
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PropertyGuys.com franchisee Nathan Dautovich is thriving thanks to the brand’s unique model and diverse service offering By Kym Wolfe After more than 13 years as a PropertyGuys.com franchise owner, Nathan...
Giving Back: Companions for Change
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Franchisees play a key role in Pet Valu’s charitable initiatives By Andrew Schopp With more than 7.9 million dogs and 8.5 million cats in Canada, it’s easy to see why...
Q&A: Franchising Moving Forward
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Consultants Gary Prenevost and Grant Bullington look toward this year’s franchising trends, the industries set for growth, and why franchising is a good option in tough economic times As a...
Q: What tools are available to help me resolve any disputes with my franchisor?
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A: Successful franchise systems are built on trust and solid relationships. However, there will always be variations in individual franchisee performance, and disputes can arise at times of stress or...
Gift Cards: Promos with Benefits for Merchants and Consumers
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Gift cards offer an easy way for businesses to generate sales and engage with customers By Kipling Macartney, Director of Emerging Solutions & Value-Added Services at Moneris From increasing revenue...
Q: What are my franchisor’s obligations at the beginning and throughout my franchise career?
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A: Franchising is a great way to expand your company into new markets and increase your brand awareness. When entering a franchise agreement, there are three primary obligations to abide...
Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
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While it’s always been clear that women face both different and greater obstacles than men in the working world, the pandemic only exacerbated these challenges over the past three years....
Promoted Story: How to Choose Your Payroll Service Provider
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By Nethris Employee remuneration is more than simply the act of paying employees. According to a 2020 survey conducted by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), 43 per cent of Canadian...
Home-Grown and Locally Owned: Skill Samurai, Mr. Lube Canada, Mamma’s Pizza
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By David Chilton Saggers An innovative idea, a unique concept, and an unfilled need in the market are crucial to franchise success, irrespective of the service or product. These systems...
Canadian Economic Outlook
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Rate-hiking cycle ending as recession edges closer The Canadian economy continues to inch closer to a recession in 2023. Early signs of easing pressures are raising odds that the downturn...
Franchise Fun: A Slice of Domenic Primucci
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Pizza Nova president Domenic Primucci shares the secrets to a successful franchise business Pizza Nova is one of the most recognizable brands in Ontario, and that’s not by accident. Domenic...
Socially Centred Franchising
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Three franchises with social responsibility and eco-friendliness at the heart of their brands By Georgie Binks Being a part of a successful business is great, but partnering with one that...
Iconic Brand: Sweeping the Nation
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MOLLY MAID CEO Aaron Abrams and franchisee Linda Poirier reflect on the brand’s innovations over its more than four decades of franchise success By Stefanie Ucci It was 1979 when...
Leadership Profile: Building Dreams into Reality
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How Hickory Dickory Decks founder Tom Jacques turned his summer job into a million-dollar franchise By Roma Ihnatowycz While its name may have been inspired by a children’s rhyme, Hickory...
Senior Care From Coast to Coast
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Franchises across Canada are providing additional assistance for seniors navigating the next stage of life Much has been made of Canada’s aging population, with Statistics Canada reporting that the 85-plus...
Next Generation in Franchising: Lasting Impressions
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SpeedPro Canada franchisee Kevin Burns learned about the business from watching his father. Now he’s taking the signage business into his own hands with the launch of his own franchise....
The Rewards of Resales: Bimbo Canada
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Two recent Bimbo Canada franchisees on purchasing their business through a franchise resale By Joelle Kidd Canada’s largest and oldest bakery started as Canada Bread, but after being acquired by...
The First Year: Sign of Success
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Allegra Marketing Print Mail franchisee finds new rewards in the print industry through franchising By Suzanne Bowness Nicky Gillam was looking for a career change, so she asked a business...
Q: How do I evaluate a franchise’s ESG credentials?
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Environmental, social, and governance principles (ESG), along with sustainability, have become hot topics in the past couple years. Throughout 2023, the competition for customers, employees, and franchisees to prove their...
The Future of Food Service
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How three brands are using digital innovations to market, serve, and deliver food By Jordan Whitehouse As the founder of modern management Peter Drucker once put it, businesses must “innovate...
Publisher’s Message: A Shining Light Through Dark Times
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After a tumultuous couple of years, it’s more important now than ever before to look ahead at what we can expect in the coming year. Despite the economic uncertainty caused...
Promoted Story: The Future is Sweet for Maverick’s Donuts
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Maverick’s Donuts is growing its presence in local communities through franchisees By Lauren Huneault Maverick’s Donuts is taking a bite out of the baked goods sector in Canada, bringing its...
Promoted Story: Stagecoach: A Business That Truly Performs
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At Stagecoach Performing Arts, we teach children Creative Courage For Life through weekly singing, acting, and dancing classes. 2023 will mark 35 years since the first Stagecoach school opened in...
