Elite Franchise Canada

Property magnet

Toronto franchise owner Nathan Dautovich explains how brand visibility, hybrid services and market-tested discipline helped his PropertyGuys business grow in one of Canada’s most competitive real estate territories…

Why Oxford Learning is betting big on cognitive learning

Oxford Learning explains how its cognitive learning model aims beyond grades, focusing on how students think, not just what they know…

Performance of a lifetime

Star of stage and screen Mary Long, has found one of her most rewarding roles as the owner of a Stagecoach performing arts franchise in Toronto. She told us more about the legacy she has created by providing young people with an opportunity to thrive…

Becoming promotional

When it comes to the promotional materials market, Fully Promoted is in it to win it, with an offering that mixes flexibility, sustainability and community outreach. We spoke to boss Yousuf Sandeela about his plans to put the name all over the Canadian market…

How Laser Clinics is sharpening its focus on Canada

Over the last three years Laser Clinics has been disrupting the medical aesthetics industry by building momentum and awareness for the brand in the Canadian market

Amphibious assault

Custom apparel franchise Big Frog is banking on Canadian market growth, personalization trends and a community-first ethos to drive its nationwide expansion plan based on local relationships, low start-up costs, and rapid fulfillment

Snap-on Tools has maintained its top spot in the global tool market thanks to a franchise model that champions independence, innovation, and owner-led growth opportunities.

No Business like Show Business

Newly installed Master Franchisee for Stagecoach in Canada, Kristi Wenaus, has a simple goal in mind - to put the performing arts school within easy reach of anyone in the country that wants to join. No small order. So, how do you make that happen? We asked…

Masters of disaster restoration

We spoke to the leadership team at ServiceMaster Restore to find out more about its offering, training and plans for expansion in the Canadian market…

Oven ready franchise opportunity

Canadian pizza franchise Pizza Pizza offers a unique Canadian take on the popular takeaway and has ambitious plans to expand both nationally and internationally

Showcasing the best in Canadian franchising: we proudly announce the top 100

Our highly anticipated ranking of Canada’s top franchisors for 2025 is here

The man behind the wheel

Customer-centric transport franchise, Driverseat has ambitious plans for expansion across Canada and into the US. We spoke to CEO Luke Bazely to find out more…

Pizza Nova’s secret sauce for success

Ontario-based pizza business Pizza Nova has been serving up slices since the sixties and is now a 150-strong franchise firmly established in the provinces

Jump on board the rock n’ roll gravy train

If you were trying to predict the next global fast food craze, the Canadian speciality of poutine might not have been front of mind

The clean machine

Investor Jason O’Connor never intended to become a franchise operator until he got involved with JDI Cleaning Services and now he’s on what he describes as a “growth rocket ship” and still climbing. He told us more…

Grounded in success

Founded in Canada, EverLine specializes in comprehensive pavement and parking lot maintenance services.

Bringing colour to the community

Establishing an Allegra Marketing Print Mail franchise enabled Jan Anders not only to realize a dream of business ownership, but also use it as a platform to give back to her local community. She told us more about it…

Baking a difference: Mixing business with benevolence

Brooklin-based COBS Bread is on the rise with a successful bakery franchise that combines business nous with philanthropy. Boss Megan Forbes tells us more…

Complying with Ontario’s franchise disclosure requirements:

Continuous disclosure of all material facts

Pink perfection: Beauty First Spa’s franchise success story

Toronto's beloved Beauty First spa franchise is on a pink-tastic journey of expansion.

Top Shelf tips on acquiring a business or a franchise

Often times we at Top Shelf Franchising see buyers spending a great deal on procrastination and wondering if this is the right time.

Consistency: Is it the ‘heart’ of franchising?

Is being 100% identical everywhere in the world essential, or is there some wiggle room for local culture?

Marketing automation technology is proving faster and better growth

Very excited to be contributing to Elite Franchise online, I wanted to introduce myself and how we currently support the franchise community.

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

Sponsored Article

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

AI-powered training: Turning events into everyday performance

Ford Saeks

Jan 1 '26

Why franchise brands must turn conference inspiration into continuous, AIpowered learning that actually sticks in the field

How to future-proof your franchise investment

Mackenzie Allsop

Dec 31 '25

Our world is in a constant state of flux. Over the last few years, the rate of change has accelerated

Awarding vs. selling: Why the best franchise systems choose their franchisees

Ken LeBlanc

Dec 30 '25

After our first 10 units, we got excited and started adding locations fast. If someone could write the cheque and seemed enthusiastic, we’d usually find a way to bring them on

The power of validation

Shawn Saraga

Dec 29 '25

Your future as a franchisee depends on the calls you make. If you’re evaluating a franchise, there’s one part of the due-diligence process that separates the people who knew what they were getting into from the people who were blindsided: validation

Leadership at its best

Kevin Wayne Johnson

Dec 24 '25

I have gladly served in several leadership positions and roles since 1989. In those three phases—frontline, midlevel, and senior leadership positions – I have observed a lot and, equally, experienced a lot

The #1 mistake businesses make during an economic downturn

Pamela Labelle

Dec 23 '25

I’ve watched too many smart business owners make the same mistake during a sluggish economy: they panic and slash their marketing budgets across the board. It feels safe. It feels responsible. And it’s often dead wrong

How long does US franchise expansion really take?

Tom Spadea

Dec 22 '25

Canadian franchisors eyeing the U.S. market expansion ask a seemingly simple question: how long will this take?

The best way to up your franchising game

Mary MacDonald CFE

Dec 19 '25

Want to take your professional development and franchise knowledge to the next level? Enroll in the CFE Program

Confessions of a micromanaging franchisee

Fay Chapple

Dec 18 '25

You bought a system so you would not have to reinvent the wheel. So why are you spending all night trying to redesign it? Let’s talk about letting go

Why supplier partnerships can make or break your growth

Liane Caruso

Dec 17 '25

Choosing the right vendors isn’t just about price. It’s about alignment, expertise, and the ability to scale with your brand

Succession planning: Hiring your support team

Brian Bazely

Dec 16 '25

There is no single “right” way to build a support team. Every franchise system requires a tailored approach based on the business model, growth plan, and the level of support your franchisees need