April 16, 2025
Recorded March 19, 2025
Join us for an informative session designed to help you maximize your experience at the convention, ensuring that you make the most out of every opportunity available. Gain valuable insights into the various networking opportunities, educational sessions, and community engagements available at the convention. Our panel of seasoned experts from franchise support service members, supplier members, and franchisors will share their firsthand experiences and best practices for leveraging the convention to its fullest potential. Whether you’re a seasoned franchise owner, a supplier member, or a franchisor, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the convention effectively.
Learn & Grow webinars are eligible for 50 CFE participation credits each! Learn more about CFE program here.
SPEAKERS:
Paul daSilva is the National Vice President for Franchise and Retail Brands at RBC Royal Bank. Paul’s team is responsible for the Bank’s portfolio of multi-unit franchisees/retailers in the Canadian marketplace. Paul is a career banker with 34 years in Banking, 25 of those helping franchisees grow their portfolio and set them up for success to live their dream as an entrepreneur. Paul has a long history of service to his local community and charitable organizations including many Franchise Community sponsored charities.
Fiona Styant joined MOLLY MAID in 2002 as a Franchise Coach and eventually moved into the Franchise Development role. Fiona also oversees their Corporate Franchise located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout her years of working with Franchise Partners, she has learned what it takes to be a successful MOLLY MAID Franchisee. Fiona loves working with people interested in owning/operating a Franchise through their investigation process, to find out if MOLLY MAID is the right fit for them and them for MOLLY MAID!
Travis Tinning has spent the last 12 years as a successful multi-million dollar franchisee in home healthcare. Having worn many hats in this industry, from working with franchisors, chairing Franchise Advisory Councils and operating my own franchise, I provide a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful both as a franchisee and franchisor. Along with my partner (and past Chair of the CFA) John Dehart, we are driven to help small and emerging franchise systems scale and thrive in Canada.
Cailin White’s career began in Operations and Training in the QSR sector and from there, into Franchise Development. Today, in her role with Boston Pizza International, Cailin has the privilege of helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals and is proud to be a part of Canada’s #1 casual dining brand.
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising. The CFA advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of approximately 650 members and over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada’s best-known and emerging franchise brands. Beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry, CFA strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising. Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and franchised businesses contribute almost $150 billion per year to the Canadian economy, creating jobs for almost two million Canadians.
