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September/October 2021 Issue

The Food Issue!

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Throughout the past year, many Canadians haven’t had to choose between booth or table at a friendly restaurant, as we’ve faced multiple COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns. While dine-in opportunities have remained limited, technology has enabled guests to order food online, through food delivery apps, and on the telephone to enjoy their favourite comfort meals from the safety of their homes. The September/October 2021 issue of Franchise Canada takes a close look at casual and full-service dining franchises that have pivoted to take-out and delivery options, and now anticipate reopening their doors to dine-in guests as we recover from the pandemic. Throughout the rest of the issue, we explore coffee and baked good franchises that provide sweet treats, and spotlight the Grand Prize winners and Recognition Award winners in the CFA’s 2021 Awards of Excellence program.

Features

Publisher's Message September/October 2021

Publisher’s Message: A Franchising Feast for Canadian Entrepreneurs

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After more than a year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians have been missing their favourite restaurants—and with 34 per cent of our member brands in the food...
Company Profiles Cover Story Franchises Across Canada September/October 2021

A Feast of Casual Dining Options

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Restaurant dining is back, and Franchise Canada takes a close look at casual and full-service franchises feeding Canadians from coast to coast...
September/October 2021

Awarding Franchising Excellence

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The Canadian Franchise Association’s Awards of Excellence celebrate Grand Prize winners, Little Kickers and MaxWell Realty By Kym Wolfe Most franchise systems will tell you that the key to their...
September/October 2021

Recognition Award Winners + Membership Milestones

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Recognition Awards The CFA’s Recognition Awards celebrate individuals and franchise systems for their outstanding achievements, contributions, and philanthropic endeavors within the franchise community. Distinguished Franchise Support Service/Supplier Award The Distinguished...
Company Profiles September/October 2021

A Franchising Treat

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Five coffee and baked good franchises share the changes and challenges of serving communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic By George Binks What was the best part of the day when...
September/October 2021 Sponsored Content

Promoted Story: Scoring Big

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Score Pizza is a win for franchisees with a passion for pizza By Stefanie Ucci Five years ago, Score Pizza co-founders Joel Braunstein and Paul Hineman decided they wanted to...
September/October 2021 Special Franchise Focus

Special Franchise Focus: Home and Mobile-Based Businesses

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In today’s changing society, the emergence of businesses that can be operated from a vehicle or home office offers flexibility for both employees and business owners. Whether you’re an entrepreneur...
100% Canadian Franchises Company Profiles September/October 2021

Home-Grown and Locally Owned: National Mattress Outlet Plus+, Philthy Philly’s Cheesesteak and Poutinerie, strEATS Kitchen

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By David Chilton Saggers                Innovation is the name of the game in the domestic franchise industry. Something new or different—or even a new take on an established product—can work...
Franchisee Success Stories Multi-Gen Magic September/October 2021

Next Generation in Franchising: Pie-in-the-Sky Ambition

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Vancouver-based couple and Pizza Pizza franchisees Kim Le and James Jackson rise to the challenge By Gina Makkar 2020 was a rollercoaster for the food service industry, but one thing...
Leadership Profile September/October 2021 Women in Franchising Women in Franchising Article

Leadership Profile: Boardwalk Empire

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Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes vice president Audra Wosik sets sights with the brand for further growth across Canada By Roma Ihnatowycz Unless you’re located in Alberta, there’s a good chance...
Franchisee Success Stories September/October 2021

Day in the Life: Sweet Treat Tradition

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Victoria-based BeaverTails franchisee Mark Mebs shares his experience operating three locations with the popular Canadian brand By Jessica Burgess With more than 160 locations across Canada, as well as several...
Company Profiles Emerging Systems September/October 2021

Emerging Brand: The Future of Food Franchising

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Crest Kitchens positions itself well during the COVID-19 pandemic as a take-out and delivery only concept By Stefanie Ucci The world around us is changing every day, and there’s no...
Diversity in Franchising Franchisee Success Stories September/October 2021

The First Year: Quick Service Success

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How first-year success led to the expansion of three restaurants in Surrey, B.C., for Quesada franchisee Daksh Patel By Jordan Whitehouse When Daksh Patel opened his first Quesada Burritos &...
Franchising in Your Community September/October 2021

Giving Back: The Recipe for Giving Back

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Recipe Unlimited donates food to local communities amid restaurant shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic By Stefanie Ucci One of Recipe Unlimited’s core values is to “do the right thing,” and...
Franchise Fun September/October 2021

Franchise Fun: A Loaded Franchise Adventure

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Loaded Pierogi founder Adam Dolley dishes on how the brand delivers “creative flavour combinations” for guests At Loaded Pierogi, the Polish staple dish gets a modern and fun twist that’s...
Advice & Tips Ask an Expert September/October 2021

Q: Are non-compete obligations typical in franchising?

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A: A very common question I get from those who are new to franchising is whether non-compete obligations are typical in franchise agreements. In its most common form, a non-compete...
Ask an Expert September/October 2021

Q: How important is branding when I’m figuring out which franchise to buy?

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A: This may surprise you to hear, but branding is almost irrelevant! When most prospective franchisees are thinking about which franchise to buy, far too many people fall in love...

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