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The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. The major shift in direction of US trade policy…
Watch for and engage with information, stories, social media posts using #WorldFranchiseDay, and videos about franchising and how it benefits your community. We also invite you to visit local franchise businesses in your area to…
Cadence Franchising, an agency dedicated to helping franchisors achieve excellence in franchise development, recently announced a milestone reached—50 franchise brands served in two years. The significant milestone validates the industry's need for the modern solution…
The BoC lowered the overnight rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting, adding to cuts in each of June and July. The move was in line with market and our own expectations…
Dear CFA Members, Our 2024/2025 membership year renewal campaign is kicking off next week, and you will soon receive a communication explaining how to renew your membership. Ahead of the campaign launch, please note that…
Finding work has become increasingly challenging for Canadian jobseekers as a weakening economy and high interest rates push business owners to rein in hiring. Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey Friday showed the economy added…
Smoke’s Poutinerie Inc. announced the sudden passing of Ryan Smolkin, on October 29, 2023, at the age of 50. AJAX, CANADA (October 30, 2023) – It is with great sadness we announce that our friend…
As the restaurant industry grapples with a crushing labor shortage, many restaurant owners are turning to technology to help address operational challenges and improve customer satisfaction. One such technology that has gained popularity in recent…
Toronto, ON, April 4, 2023 – Peter H. Thomas, Canadian entrepreneur, investor, franchisor, author and philanthropist, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), the voice of the franchise industry. Presented…
Canadian digital marketing agency and long-time CFA member Reshift Media has been named the Best Franchise Marketing Firm at the 2023 Global Franchise Awards. Companies from around the globe competed for the honour, judged by…
Reference to the CFA's Advocacy Update from May 5, 2022 Quebec will be officially lifting its indoor mask mandate on May 14, the province’s interim director of public health announced Wednesday. Masks will still be…