Is your brand ready to franchise? A US franchise lawyer’s perspective
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Is your brand ready to franchise? A US franchise lawyer’s perspective

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Nov 19 '25
Franchising is a powerful growth strategy, but not every business is suited for it. As a franchise lawyer, I often counsel entrepreneurs who are eager to expand their brand through franchising
Franchising surges as more Canadians seek recession-proof careers

Franchising surges as more Canadians seek recession-proof careers

Martin Morris
Jan 23 '26
As economic uncertainty continues to reshape Canada’s job market, franchising is gaining momentum as a lower-risk, lifestyle-driven path to business ownership
From attention to affinity: how franchise marketing evolves in 2026

From attention to affinity: how franchise marketing evolves in 2026

Ronn Torossian
Jan 22 '26
In 2026, franchise marketing is defined less by how many people a brand reaches and more by how deeply it resonates. Attention remains a necessary starting point, but it is no longer the finish line.
The year of proof: Why franchises are moving from polished promises to real stories

The year of proof: Why franchises are moving from polished promises to real stories

Alex Colthart
Jan 21 '26
For years, franchise brands relied on polished messaging to attract candidates. Clean visuals, confident taglines, and carefully framed promises defined the standard franchise video. It worked for a long time. But 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point
Margins are the new growth story

Margins are the new growth story

Lamar Vandusen
Jan 20 '26
For years, growth was the answer to everything. Sales slipping? Grow faster. Margins tightening? Open another unit. Costs rising? Scale will fix it
The 2026 forecast for franchising in Canada: Pressure, volatility and a window of opportunity

The 2026 forecast for franchising in Canada: Pressure, volatility and a window of opportunity

Shawn Saraga
Jan 19 '26
If 2026 has a theme for Canadian business, it may very well be uncertainty with sharp edges. The Canada-U.S. tariff fight is still throwing sand into supply chains
Why 2026 is a defining year for franchise finances

Why 2026 is a defining year for franchise finances

Rachel Fisch
Jan 16 '26
The launch of the dt group in Canada marks a significant milestone for the country’s franchising sector. Well known in the UK for its work with over 150 franchised and multi-site brands, the dt group arrives with a clear and timely mission: to help franchise systems build stronger financial foundations across their networks
How franchise brands can win in the age of AI - Steve Buors

How franchise brands can win in the age of AI

Steve Buors
Jan 15 '26
The digital marketing landscape in 2026 is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Visibility and discovery are no longer about keyword rankings, but about clear, trusted answers delivered instantly through AI-powered summaries, voice assistants, and map results
Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…

Making a clean start

Ronnie Dungan
Jan 15 '26
Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…
Hiring the right team members

Hiring the right team members

Brian Bazely
Jan 14 '26
Building a strong team does not start with a job posting; it starts with an employment brand
Entrepreneurial ambition surges in Canada

Franchise trends set to redefine foodservice & retail in 2026

Martin Morris
Jan 14 '26
CFA (Canadian Franchise Association) kicks-off 2026 with the inside baseball on trends likely to reshape foodservice & retail this year
leadership fails

When leadership fails, what happens?

Kevin Wayne Johnson
Jan 13 '26
I am a student of leadership. Its impact, effectiveness, matter-of-factness, and influence upon people, teams, and organizations. But what happens, and why does it matter, when leadership fails to meet its stated purpose?








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