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Franchise Growth
Success Stories
Why World Franchise Day Matters

On June 10, those in the franchising industry around the world celebrated the second ever World Franchise Day—a celebration that was bigger and better than ever, with participation all across the globe! Here in Canada,…

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Advocacy
Franchise Growth
Success Stories
It's That Time of the Year

Franchising is Canada’s 12th largest industry, employing nearly 2 million Canadians and projected to contribute almost $150 billion to the country’s GDP in 2026! But despite this sector’s economic power, everyday Canadians and even legislators…

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Success Stories
2026 Franchisees’ Choice Award Winners

The Franchisees’ Choice Designation honours CFA member franchise systems with exceptional rankings in franchisee satisfaction. The Franchisees’ Choice designees are CFA member franchise brands who voluntarily took part in an independently administered survey. Franchisees were asked…

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Success Stories
2026 Franchisee of the Year Award Winners

Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, the Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement. Franchisees are the heart of the…

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Success Stories
World Franchise Day: Celebrating Franchising

Franchises ARE small businesses! When you first think of a small business owner, you might think of the local couple down the street who operate their own convenience store or a family-owned bakery that has…

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Leadership
Success Stories
2025 Awards of Excellence Finalists

Considered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in Canada, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising are given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated superior franchise relations, leadership, training, and communications. To reflect the wide range of…

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Leadership
Success Stories
2026 Awards of Excellence

Considered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in Canada, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising are given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated superior franchise relations, leadership, training, and communications. To reflect the wide range of…

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Leadership
Success Stories
2025 Franchisee of the Year

Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, the Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement. Franchisees are the heart of the…

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Leadership
Success Stories
2025 Franchisees’ Choice Designation

  The Franchisees’ Choice Designation honours CFA member franchise systems with exceptional rankings in franchisee satisfaction. The Franchisees’ Choice designees are CFA member franchise brands who voluntarily took part in an independently administered survey. Franchisees were…

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Leadership
Success Stories
2026 Recognition Awards

The CFA's Recognition Awards’ celebrate individuals and franchise systems for their outstanding achievements, philanthropic endeavours, and contributions to the franchise community. There are six categories to this award. CFA members can enter or can be nominated.…

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Leadership
Success Stories
2024 Franchisee of the Year

Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, the Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement. Franchisees are the heart of the…

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