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Franchises span nearly every industry, from restaurants and retail to service-based businesses. And while they may look straightforward on the surface, the financial reality behind the scenes is far more complex. Though standard accounting rules still apply,…
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) awards workers’ compensation benefits only when an accident arises “out of and in the course of” a worker’s employment. While that may sound straightforward, it is not. The…
By: Lisa Larter, Business Strategist, Marketing Expert, Coach and Program Leader An AI-driven marketing strategy is not a new strategy. It is your existing strategy, strengthened by a new tool. You are not handing over…
DATE: March 25TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Join an empowering discussion with female founders who have successfully built and led franchise systems. This session will explore their journeys, unique challenges, and actionable strategies for…
DATE: April 2, 2026TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET This interactive presentation will demonstrate modern tactics used by fast-growing franchisors to contact, nurture, and qualify their franchise leads. Get the answers to these commonly asked questions: How do we…
For franchise brands today, the challenge isn’t a lack of digital channels. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Every feed, inbox, and search result is crowded, costs are rising, and spending more no longer guarantees…
[vc_column width="1/2"]For franchisees, every interaction with customers, local media, and the community shapes their overall reputation. While advertising can help attract attention, it is often public relations (PR), that drives trust, credibility, and brand awareness.…
Why Franchise Systems Must Never Stop Improving In franchising, systems are often treated as something you build, document, and then protect. Once the manuals are written, the training is delivered, and the processes are in…
For franchisees, once you've grown your business to scale, you begin to look for alternative revenue methods. While other franchisees have been discussing selling to private equity, you need more knowledge before liquidizing. Typically, the…
DATE: February 18TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Are your recruitment practices unintentionally screening out top talent? Does your pipeline represent the communities your brand serves? Join us to discover how small, intentional changes in your hiring process can: -…
If 2024 was a confident stride for Canadian franchising, 2025 was the year it showed its full reach. We saw growth, investment, education, and real community participation. As we close out the year, it’s clear that franchising in Canada isn’t slowing down. In fact, it’s becoming more structured, more collaborative, and more globally connected.
DATE: January 21TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Dive deeper into the world of AI with a hands-on look at how to build and deploy custom AI agents tailored for your franchise operations. Learn how…