THE DIVERSITY ISSUE
Franchising For All
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Did you know that the average Canadian interacts with three to five franchised businesses every day? Whether it’s the local café where you grab your morning coffee, your kids’ favourite after-school enrichment program, or the shop where you pick up ingredients for dinner, you probably have favourite franchised small businesses that you regularly patronize in your own life.
That’s because franchising is deeply entwined in the lives of Canadians. And along with offering valuable consumer services, franchise systems are a way for entrepreneurs to go into business in almost any industry you can think of, with the support of a consistent, established brand behind them.
Franchising is a diverse community, not only in the types of ventures offered, but in the backgrounds and journeys of the people who go into business as franchisees. In this, our annual Franchise Canada Diversity in Franchising issue, we speak to some of those franchisees about their experiences. We also share stories about franchise systems that are taking an intentional approach to inclusion in their business model.
For nearly 60 years, the CFA has showcased the benefits of a diverse franchising community, where people of every background, race, gender, and age can find personal satisfaction and business success through small business ownership. As our community grows and supports one another, the stronger franchising in Canada becomes—for franchisees, the CFA, and the nearly two million Canadians employed by the franchise industry.
After all, franchising is for everyone—including you!