Iconic Brand: The Right Choice
Choice Hotels builds its franchising empire on a bedrock of passion and care By Jordan Whitehouse It was Christmas Eve 2020 when Dharmesh Patel received the diagnosis: he had pancreatic...
May/June 2022 Issue
The Kids & Pets Issue!
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One of the many perks of franchising is that you can go into an industry that provides support and guidance to the friendly faces in your community. In the May/June 2022 issue of Franchise Canada, we spotlight franchises that provide services to kids and pets across the country. Prospective franchisees can examine franchise opportunities that offer vital education, active lessons and sports, diverse services to help children grow, and more. For those with a love for furry friends, the pet care industry is the ideal opportunity to have fun with cats, dogs, and other cuddly animals while making your entrepreneurial dreams come true.
Check out the May/June issue for this content and more, including franchisee success stories and expert advice from franchise professionals!
Features
Next Generation in Franchising: Healthy Choices
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Massage Addict franchisee Jordan Fox blends health and wealth for business success By Gina Makkar With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a positive impact without the confines...
Franchise Fun: No Signs of Slowing Down
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FASTSIGNS president and CEO Catherine Monson dives into how she’s helped propel the brand forward, her top advice for franchise leaders, and the importance of building a fulfilling career A. ...
Publisher’s Message: Franchises Helping Families
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In the May/June issue of Franchise Canada, we shine a spotlight on the great franchise brands across the country that offer services and products geared towards kids and pets. In...
Publisher’s Message: Franchises Helping Families
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In the May/June issue of Franchise Canada, we shine a spotlight on the great franchise brands across the country that offer services and products geared towards kids and pets. In...
Franchising for Furry Families
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Why pet franchises reign essential in the franchising space By Gina Makkar Canadians love their pets. In 2020, pet owners spent more than $5.7 billion on their furry family members,...
Full STEAM ahead
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Discover the franchises devoted to Science, Technology, Engineering (new introduced Arts) and Math for kids By Suzanne Bowness By now most parents have heard the acronym STEM, which stands for...
Franchises for Active Kids
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Explore five franchises offering activities for children to exercise and play By Georgie Binks Parents know the importance of giving kids outlets for creative play and exercise. For an entrepreneur,...
Caring for Kids
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Four franchises that provide children’s products and services on running a business that supports families—even their smallest members By Kym Wolfe Parents know that raising a child involves a lot...
Spreading Wellness
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Health, fitness, and beauty brands share secrets of success and happy, healthy customers By Jessica Burgess For budding business owners interested in the wellness space, a franchise system that prioritizes...
Special Franchise Focus: Health & Beauty
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The Beauty of Business Ownership Health and beauty franchises across the country help Canadians look and feel their best—making for a meaningful opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs There’s a lot that...
Promoted Story: Raising the Bar on Franchising
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Fuzz Wax Bar is making big moves in the beauty industry: from the announcement of gender-neutral services and going green to expanding into the U.S. while preserving core values By...
Education Franchises Across Canada
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Franchising for Future Minds Examine education franchises across Canada that equip students of all ages with the skills and knowledge to flourish For those looking for a franchise opportunity that...
How to Spot a Franchise
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By Rob Lancit, Executive Vice President, FRANSERVE, Inc. There’s an old saying that was popularized in 1950: “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like...
Resale Refresh
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By Joelle Kidd As a prospective franchisee looking to start your own franchise business, you might imagine that doing so requires you to buy—or even build—a new location and establish...
Home-Grown and Locally Owned: Les Rotisseries Piri Piri, Fast Fired by Carbone, La Prep
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By David Chilton Saggers Good food and good value are ideas that have raised the profile and driven the success of many domestic food service franchise systems. Three new Canadian-born...
Next Generation in Franchising: Futuristic Franchising
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Ctrl V franchisee Joe Balfour shares his journey into business ownership—and the world of virtual reality gaming By Joelle Kidd Franchising is a diverse industry, and everyone’s path looks a...
Leadership Profile: World-Class Franchising
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KFC’s Catherine Tan-Gillespie shares her impressive, continent-hopping journey to leading the brand’s Canadian operation By Roma Ihnatowycz Aim high, they say, and Catherine Tan-Gillespie listened. While still a young student...
Day in the Life: Easy Fix
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Mike Williams shares his routine managing three NOVUS Glass franchise locations By Joelle Kidd Experience often breeds invention, and that was true for the founder of the NOVUS Glass brand....
Iconic Brand: Drive for Success
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Mr. Lube’s iconic journey began back in 1976 and has expanded to serve Canadians and their cars from coast to coast By Jordan Whitehouse One day in the mid-1970s, a...
The First Year: The Breakfast Club
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Eggsmart franchisee Naazir Zariwala explains how adaptability and dedication made the perfect recipe for multi-unit ownership success By Stefanie Ucci Some people like their eggs scrambled, others with a side...
Giving Back: More Than Just Movers
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Canada operates with a core value of giving back to the community, from helping in Ukraine to here at home By Stefanie Ucci “It’s a...
Franchise Fun: No Signs of Slowing Down
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FASTSIGNS president and CEO Catherine Monson dives into how she’s helped propel the brand forward, her top advice for franchise leaders, and the importance of building a fulfilling career FASTSIGNS...
Q: What do I need to know if I lease my franchise property directly from a landlord?
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A: When a franchise is operated from a retail space (for example, a restaurant or a store), franchisees are generally faced with two options related to the leasing arrangements: a...
Q: How important is your personal credit report when you look to finance your franchise?
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A: Most lenders will require a credit check before making a decision on whether to extend credit for your franchise. How you’ve managed your personal credit is a good indication...
