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March/April 2021 Issue

The Diversity Issue!

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The March/April 2021 issue of Franchise Canada highlights the diversity in franchising across Canada. Throughout this issue, we share franchisee stories that showcase how people from all backgrounds, genders, and age groups have found success through franchising.

Despite the many difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, the March/April 2021 issue will shine a spotlight on brands who have reached 100 locations while the world faced an international economic crisis. We also take readers on a trip through burrito, pita, and wrap franchises across the country, offer tips and tricks for best hiring practices, and shine a special focus on franchise support services/suppliers.

Features

March/April 2021 Publisher's Message

Publisher’s Message: Join the Diverse Franchise Community

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20211476
Canadians, including those in the business community, continue to face challenges as the world grapples with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. All businesses have been impacted, with many...
Cover Story Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

Female Forces in Franchising: FASTSIGNS, Good Earth Coffeehouse, and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Canada

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021July 21, 20213344
By Kym Wolfe For many franchisees, finding business success while providing essential resources to their communities is vital to their franchising story. These four women own franchises across Canada and,...
Cover Story Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

Fearless Female Franchisees: Beyond the Classroom, SpeedPro, and Lice Squad.com

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021July 21, 20211761
By Gina Makkar Having a diverse workforce is about more than just equal opportunities. In fact, employing people of all backgrounds, genders, and age groups can breathe new life into...
Cover Story Diversity in Franchising Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021

Diverse Franchisees Thrive: COBS Bread, Driverseat, and Teriyaki Madness

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021June 4, 20212398
By Jessica Burgess Franchising is an industry that allows people to follow their individual passions to find success, but there’s no single way to thrive as a franchisee. Here, three...
Cover Story Diversity in Franchising Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021

Putting Care into Franchising: Comfort Keepers and Scholars

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021June 4, 20212186
By Stefanie Ucci There are dozens of industries that franchisees can invest in, many of which provide important and meaningful services for their customers. We introduce you to female and...
Company Profiles March/April 2021 Sponsored Content

Promoted Story: Serving the Community

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021December 7, 20211689
M&M Food Market celebrates 40 years of putting meals on Canadians’ dinner tables amid the COVID-19 pandemic By Stefanie Ucci Since 1980, M&M Food Market has been putting delicious and...
Diversity in Franchising Exclusive Content March/April 2021

Online Exclusive: Choosing a Franchise That Prioritizes Diversity

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021June 4, 20211660
Why It’s Even More Important Than You Think Contributed by Mary Brown’s Chicken A diverse organization is one that employs people from all walks of life – gender, race, age,...
March/April 2021 Special Franchise Focus

Special Franchise Focus: Support Services/Suppliers

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021October 14, 20211673
Join Franchise Canada as we explore the many franchise support services/suppliers that help foster franchise success There are many players involved in running a franchise. From the supportive and knowledgeable...
Company Profiles Franchises Across Canada March/April 2021

All Wrapped Up

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20212218
Franchise Canada explores flavour-packed burritos, pitas, and wraps that are served in franchises across Canada If you’re craving a quick and healthy meal, what’s the first thing that comes to...
Advice & Tips Franchisee Franchising 101 March/April 2021 Resource Articles

5 Things You Should Know When Hiring for Your Franchise

adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20211840
Franchise Canada explores tips and advice to help you hire star employees for your franchise By Stefanie Ucci As a franchisee, you’re responsible for the hiring of all staff members...
100% Canadian Franchises Company Profiles March/April 2021

Home-Grown and Locally Owned: Konz Pizza…in a Cone, Starks Barber Company, and Transition Squad

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20211680
By David Chilton Saggers Franchise systems find success through a team effort; everyone should follow the same script at the same time. But as with any team, a few players...
Diversity in Franchising Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021 Multi-Gen Magic

Millennials in Franchising: Putting the “Can” in Cannabis

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by adminFebruary 26, 2021July 8, 20212259
How millennial franchisee Jasper Ly started a successful Spiritleaf franchise during the challenges of 2020 By Karen Stevens October 17th, 2020 marked the two-year anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada,...
Leadership Profile March/April 2021 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

Leadership Profile: Lenka Whitehead, Oxford Learning Centres

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A Love for Learning Oxford Learning Centres president Lenka Whitehead shares the inspiring story of how she found more than tutoring services for her son at Oxford By Roma Ihnatowycz...
Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

A Day in the Life: Putting Pets First

adminFebruary 26, 2021July 21, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021July 21, 20212217
Pet Valu franchisee Kayla Orleck expands her lifelong passion for pets, community, and family dynamics By Stefanie Ucci For many Canadians, their pets are just like fam­ily and receive abundant...
Company Profiles Iconic Brand March/April 2021

Iconic Brand: Achieving an Iconic Milestone

adminFebruary 26, 2021January 4, 2022
by adminFebruary 26, 2021January 4, 20221969
Explore brands who reached 100 franchise locations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 By Jordan Whitehouse Many franchise brands never hit 100 locations, so when it does...
Franchisee Success Stories March/April 2021

The First Year: All Decked Out

adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20212021
Franchisee Theo Melburn achieves big wins during his first year with Hickory Dickory Decks By Stefanie Ucci For some, finding the perfect franchise fit might be a challenge when there...
Franchising in Your Community March/April 2021

Giving Back: Nourishing the Community

adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20211636
The Lunch Lady adapts its focus from feeding students to feeding those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic By Stefanie Ucci Since 1993, The Lunch Lady has been a dedicated...
Franchise Fun March/April 2021

Franchise Fun: Making Math Fun

adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20211552
UCMAS Mental Math’s Anand Karia puts passion first both inside and outside of his work in franchising At UCMAS Mental Math, they operate with the goal of providing “Education with...
Advice & Tips Ask an Expert March/April 2021

Q: What does any potential Quebec franchisee need to know before getting involved in a franchise business venture?

adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20212027
Quebec is one of the only Canadian legal jurisdictions without a specific franchise legislation. The core legal body lies with the Civil Code of Quebec and Court precedents. In this...
Advice & Tips Ask an Expert March/April 2021

Q: How do I find the right franchise for me?

adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 2021
by adminFebruary 26, 2021April 30, 20211842
Have you ever tried Googling ‘Franchise Opportunities’? If you have, you’ll know that over 302,000,000 results are populated. So, if you’re someone who is interested in franchise ownership, how do...

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