Something about food brings people together, and Canadians love a good meal: in fact, Canadians visit restaurants approximately 23 million times daily! This is according to Restaurants Canada, which also reports that the food service industry generates roughly $125 billion in annual sales.
Many of these visits take place at franchised small businesses, whether it’s a sit-down family meal, friends catching up over coffee, or a lunch grabbed on the go. For prospective investors interested in going into business in the food service sector, there is a veritable smorgasbord of franchise opportunities available.
That’s why this issue of Franchise Canada highlights all things food. In our cover feature this issue, you’ll learn about four full-service dining franchises hosting hungry Canadians. We also highlight QSR (quick-service restaurant) brands bringing global cuisines—the flavours of Greece, Mexico, and Japan—home to their local communities.
Consumer trends change quickly in the food world, and franchises are well positioned to adapt. A robust franchise network gives individuals owners access to research and development and national marketing. This issue shows how franchises are responding to trends in the QSR space, from brand partnerships and celebrity collaborations on menu items to trending tea drinks.
On the business side, franchisors have increasingly been adopting AI-based software tools to help streamline food service operations. Tune in to find a roundtable discussion with several technology brands who supply restaurant franchises and learn more about how these new tools are affecting the industry.
We round out our food coverage with a list of pizza franchise opportunities for prospective pizza shop owners to explore, and profiles of three homegrown restaurant brands all founded in Canada.
Each issue of Franchise Canada aims to equip you with the tools you need to start your franchising journey, including inspiration and insight from franchisees who are just a little farther along the path. You’ll learn from couple Lanielle and Dennis St. Denis about what it’s like to run a Batteries Expert franchise. You’ll also meet the Grassick family, franchisees who recently celebrated 40 years in business at their Allegra Marketing Print Mail franchise in Halton, Ontario.
Sumit Punchhi of Anago Cleaning Systems takes us through his first year as a master franchisee for the brand. And in our Leadership Profile, you’ll find the story of Dani dePatrillo, COO of Right at Home Canada, who helped bring the home health care service brand to Canada and grow it to more than 60 locations.
If this food issue starts a craving for franchise opportunities, be sure to visit LookforaFranchise.ca, our online directory. You can search by industry type or investment level, and contact brands directly to find out more. Remember to look for the CFA member logo to make sure your chosen franchise investment has signed on to the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Code of Ethics.
Also be sure to subscribe to Franchise Canada E-News so that you never miss an issue, with even more franchise investment opportunities delivered piping-hot to your inbox.
Finally, readers in Toronto and Vancouver should make sure to register for free to attend the Franchise Canada Show in your city, and connect directly in person with franchise brands! Visit FranchiseCanada.Show for more information.
As always, there are boundless options and opportunities when it comes to franchising. As an almost $150 billion dollar industry operating in more than 60 industries, franchising is a feast—so bon appétit!
Source: Restaurants Canada