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[pro_ad_display_adzone id="733"] When Barmil Mallhi says that she loves change, she really means it. It’s a trait that she attributes to being part of the millennial generation, and it’s what drove her to pack up…
The physical appearance of a restaurant franchise is an important part of its brand. From the layout and colour scheme to furnishings and fixtures, it’s important for all locations to have a consistent look and…
Earlier this year, Jennifer Turliuk, CEO of Canadian franchise MakerKids, won the Grand Prize in the 2017 NextGen in Franchising Global Competition, edging out over 400 young franchisors from around the world. This was the…
Once you’ve found the right franchise fit, conducted the proper due diligence, and signed the dotted line on the franchise agreement, it’s time to start franchising! While it took a lot of research and hard…
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…