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By Angela Cote, Founder and CEO of AC Inc There is hidden profitability in every franchise system — yes, even yours! And the best part is you can unlock it, improve it, and open new…
Two CFA Member brands and Diversity and Inclusion “Champions” share their insight into the importance of creating a welcoming workplace within a franchised business In September of 2022, Statistics Canada’s Centre for Demography released a…
Following web and video accessibility guidelines is a necessary step to make the internet an open space for everyone to access. By Reshift Media Take a glance at your franchise website – does it follow…
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https://player.vimeo.com/video/510329212?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Speakers: Brian Leon - Choice Hotels Canada, Frank Zaid - Frank Zaid FRANlegal Support Services, Allan Dick - Sotos LLP Every franchisor should be aware of the unique roles that franchisor advisory boards, franchisee…
*Adapted and updated from an article published by the author in the Canadian Business Franchise 2019 Handbook and linked to the online Canadian Franchise Updater February 12, 2021. By Frank Zaid I have been involved…
[penci_text_block block_title_align="style-title-left" custom_markup_1=""]By: Clark Harrop and David Shaw, Dale & Lessmann LLP (The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Emilie Attia, an associate at Dale & Lessmann LLP, in researching and writing this article.) The…
Hiring and terminating: what are my responsibilities toward an employee? Being an employer entails many responsibilities and obligations, both to yourself and your employees. Government regulations have been established for every step of the hiring…
Everyone's Doing It: Expanding Into Ghost Kitchens to Scale Your Concept from Canadian Franchise Association on Vimeo. Ghost kitchens are one of the hottest trends in foodservice. Ghost kitchens offer the opportunity to expand quickly…
[penci_text_block block_title_align="style-title-left"]While always seeking qualified franchisee prospects with the right attitude, regardless of age or background, zeroing in on Generation Z – those succeeding Millennials as those born in the mid-to-late 1990s – is of…
What is the most advantageous payroll frequency for my business? To build a payroll schedule that is profitable for your SME, you must know the legislation in effect and determine your priorities. Start by becoming…
Two CFA Members share the simple ways they’ve maintained trust with their franchisees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic Within the franchisor-franchisee relationship, the element of trust is critical. The foundational relationship between franchisor and…