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No matter the season or the economic climate, Canadians love to shop - Canadian retail sales hit $45 million in October of 2016 alone (Statistics Canada). This means retail franchises are always on the radar…
When he joined Tutor Doctor as the youngest franchisee in the network, 25-year-old Jon-Anthony Lui set an aggressive goal for his new business. “I wanted to do $400,000 in sales in my first year,” he…
Owning a business has been Esther Opare’s dream since moving to Canada from Ghana in 1995. “Being an immigrant to Canada, my goal in life was to make my parents proud,” says the 30-year-old Kumon…
Owning a business has been Esther Opare’s dream since moving to Canada from Ghana in 1995. “Being an immigrant to Canada, my goal in life was to make my parents proud,” says the 30-year-old Kumon…
It is proven statistically and backed up by plain common sense — business owners who operate under a known brand and with an established business model have a big advantage over owners who have to…
When Steve Collette, Founder of 3rd Degree Training | Actual Nutrition, thinks back on what motivated his entry into the franchising industry, he says it all started with a lifestyle change. “My wife and I…
The franchise business model is a popular way to do business across Canada. Each year, thousands of Canadians go into business for themselves but not by themselves by investing in a franchise. In certain provinces…
As part of a proper due diligence process, prospective franchisees should be collecting pertinent information on franchising and franchise systems. They should also be evaluating it against their goals, attributes, capabilities, and assets. During due…
[pro_ad_display_adzone id="3537"] DO your due diligence Before you start investigating all the exciting franchise opportunities available, take some time to do a self-assessment and consider your own personality and work style. Franchising may not be…
Josh Albert started with Metropolitan Movers in December 2014. Initially hired as a helper, Josh quickly looked into training to see if he was eligible to drive the truck and become a crew manager. He…
Lisa Mills knows the feeling of panic that accompanies the discovery that your child has head lice. The first time it happened, she used harsh pesticide products. The second time, she was referred to Lice…