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November/December 2020 Issue

The Franchising Excellence Issue!

Get your copy of Franchise Canada magazine today!

Every year, the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) honours the best and brightest in franchising through its awards program, and this November/December Franchising Excellence issue shines a spotlight on 2020’s franchising stars. Featuring the Awards of Excellence Grand Prize winners, Franchisees of the Year, and all other CFA award winners, Franchise Canada offers an inspirational glimpse into this latest lineup of franchising greats.

This issue also includes exciting franchising opportunities in a broad range of sectors, along with inspiring success stories, expert advice, and helpful ‘how-to’s to help get you out there and make a name for yourself on the franchising playing field.

Features

November/December 2020 Publisher's Message

Publisher’s Message: Celebrating the Best of Growing Together™

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211342
At its core, franchising is about people helping others achieve their goals through collaboration and mutual support, and during COVID-19, we have seen franchising’s strength shine brightly through Canadian Franchise...
Cover Story November/December 2020

Inspiring Success

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211572
MaidPro and Restoration 1 share their triumphant formula that earned them the CFA’s Awards of Excellence Grand Prize By Jordan Whitehouse The pandemic may have forced the cancellation of the CFA’s...
November/December 2020

Congratulating Outstanding Franchisees

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211596
Meet the inspiring winners of the CFA’s 2020 Franchisee of the Year Award By Stefanie Ucci Every year, the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) acknowledges the achievements and hard work of...
November/December 2020 Special Franchise Focus

Special Franchise Focus: Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

aschoppNovember 1, 2020November 30, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020November 30, 20211716
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the foodservice industry, but it seems that Canadians are still indulging in their favourite quick service food items to keep their...
Franchising 101 November/December 2020 Resource Articles Ultimate Guide to Buying a Franchise

The Process of Opening a Franchise

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 2, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 2, 20212443
Franchising is a great way to make your dreams of owning a business come true, but there are several essential items to consider before putting pen to paper. Carrying out...
Company Profiles November/December 2020

Keeping it Close to Home

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211738
5 Franchises that showcase the strength of mobile and home-based businesses  By Georgie Binks The past year has seen a boom in work from home jobs as the health and...
Company Profiles Franchises Across Canada November/December 2020

New to the Crew

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20212906
Exploring franchise brands that have recently joined the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Investing in a business is a big step for any inspiring entrepreneur to take, and franchising can offer...
100% Canadian Franchises Company Profiles November/December 2020

Home-Grown and Locally Owned: DermaEnvy Skincare, MRMIKES SteakhouseCasual, and Scholars Education Centre

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211722
By David Chilton Saggers Perhaps they start off with just one location, but with a great concept and real entrepreneurship behind it, there’s no telling how far a Canadian system...
Diversity in Franchising Franchisee Success Stories Multi-Gen Magic November/December 2020 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

Millennials in Franchising: Inspiring All-Around Success

aschoppNovember 1, 2020July 21, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020July 21, 20212019
Inspiration Learning Center provides the perfect work-life balance for millennial franchisee Cecilia Chen By Gina Makkar Millennials are often misunderstood, but their fresh, innovative approach is setting new standards in...
Diversity in Franchising Leadership Profile November/December 2020

Leadership Profile: Reza Kouhang, KFC

aschoppNovember 1, 2020July 9, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020July 9, 20212554
Finding the Story Behind the Numbers Pursuing a passion for finance has paid off for KFC Chief Financial Officer Reza Kouhang By Roma Ihnatowycz In many ways, the career climb...
Franchisee Success Stories November/December 2020 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

A Day in the Life: Repairing Homes and Hearts

aschoppNovember 1, 2020July 21, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020July 21, 20211519
Paul Davis Restoration franchisee combines strong business savvy with empathy for industry success By Jessica Burgess Paul Davis Restoration franchise owner Sylvie Levesque knows firsthand what it’s like to have...
Company Profiles Iconic Brand November/December 2020

Iconic Brand: FASTSIGNS

aschoppNovember 1, 2020January 4, 2022
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020January 4, 20221823
Soaring to the Top How FASTSIGNS adapted to a changing market to build a successful print shop empire By Karen Stevens In 1985, the world was an exciting place: personal...
Diversity in Franchising Franchisee Success Stories November/December 2020

The First Year: Making a Difference

aschoppNovember 1, 2020June 4, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020June 4, 20211883
Right at Home Canada franchisee Ash Walani’s career is off to a successful (and memorable) start By Kym Wolfe When you’re starting a business, you know there are going to...
Franchising in Your Community November/December 2020

Giving Back: Stepping Up in Times of Crisis

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211570
In the wake of COVID-19, Boston Pizza franchisees are stepping up to support their communities By Andrew Schopp The global economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps...
Franchise Fun November/December 2020

Franchise Fun: The Joy of Franchising

aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 2021
by aschoppNovember 1, 2020February 1, 20211446
Quesada founder and CEO Steve Gill dishes about his adventures in franchising Quesada operates with the vision and mission to share The Joy of Mex with hungry customers across Canada....
Advice & Tips Ask an Expert Franchisee November/December 2020

Q: What do I need to know about the updates to Ontario’s franchise legislation?

aschoppOctober 23, 2020March 17, 2021
by aschoppOctober 23, 2020March 17, 20211560
A: Franchising is a popular business model for budding entrepreneurs who wish to be in business for themselves, but not necessarily by themselves. Never has the security and support offered by...
Advice & Tips Ask an Expert November/December 2020

Q: What are the 10 must-have traits of a successful franchisee?

aschoppOctober 22, 2020June 22, 2021
by aschoppOctober 22, 2020June 22, 20211951
A: How do you know if you will be a successful franchisee? Investing in a franchise is a big step both financially and emotionally, and before you take that leap, it...

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