Do you have a business you’d like to grow?

Consider expanding and scaling your business with franchising! The franchise industry in Canada is growing in the number of systems and buy-in from aspiring entrepreneurs.

As Canada’s 12th largest industry, franchising will contribute over $148.6 billion to the GDP by 2027 and is projected to employ nearly 2 million Canadians nationwide. If you’re a Canadian business owner with a proven concept, franchising your business can be a strategic move with numerous advantages. Canada’s stable economy, diverse population, and strong support for small businesses make it an attractive market for franchising.

This page is your starting point to Franchise Your Business. Explore the benefits with articles and videos about franchising and sign up for upcoming virtual seminars to learn from experts in the field.

The CFA hosts Franchise Your Business virtual seminars for business owners interested in exploring franchising as a growth strategy.

 

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In these expert-led sessions you will learn:

  • If your business is ready to franchise
  • Franchise development fundamentals
  • Legal and financial considerations
  • Proven growth strategies from industry experts

These seminars are a one-stop shop for any business owner looking to expand their business quickly, cost-effectively, and successfully through franchising. Attendees learn directly from seasoned franchise experts in a range of fields. From learning how to finance your franchise to determining your fees and investment costs to developing operations manuals, these sessions will demystify the franchise process, giving you the resources and support you need to take your business to the next level.

Upcoming Seminars

Franchise Your Business | July 9, 2026 | 11 AM - 4 PM ET

The Franchise Your Business virtual workshop is a game-changing opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to transform their business into a successful franchise.

  • Franchise Development Expert Session (Angelee Brown, CEO of Altius Group)
  • Legal Expert Session (Cassels)
  • Franchisor Expert Session (Mark Cunningham, President/COO Global Dominator of Smoke’s Poutinerie Inc)
  • Accounting Expert Session (Lyn Little, Partner at BDO Canada LLP)
  • Franchise Operations Expert Session (Marietta Snetsinger, Franchise Growth Expert, Ascend Franchise Solutions)

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Franchise Your Business | September 10, 2026 | 11 AM - 4 PM ET

The Franchise Your Business virtual workshop is a game-changing opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to transform their business into a successful franchise.

More informing coming soon.

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Want to learn more about franchising your business? Visit FranchiseCanada.Online for a wealth of video content and resources to help you get started.