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Jul 28 '26
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OK Tire launches national video series spotlighting Canadian franchise store owners
Martin Morris
Sep 15 '26
OK Tire Stores Inc. has launched Behind the Bay Doors, a documentary-style video series celebrating the local ownership and community spirit at the heart of its Canadian franchise network
The entrepreneur’s roller coaster: three things we share with every new franchisee
Ken LeBlanc
Sep 15 '26
The Entrepreneur’s roller coaster: Three things we share with every new franchisee about surviving the lows
Stop reporting leads. Start reporting conversion cost by stage.
Liane Caruso
Sep 11 '26
Liane Caruso argues that lead count is an outdated metric for franchise marketing, and explains how reporting conversion cost by funnel stage gives a far more accurate picture of performance
Leadership is not the same as management
Kevin Wayne Johnson
Sep 10 '26
Kevin Wayne Johnson explains why Canadian franchise owners who confuse management with leadership risk limiting their team’s potential and their business’s long-term growth
A quarter of new businesses in Canada are started by new Canadians
Andy Swales
Sep 9 '26
Newcomers to Canada are starting a significant number of new businesses, with 32 percent of business owners with paid staff being immigrants, and franchising emerging as a key route to business ownership
Why values should feature in every franchise interview
Kristi Wenaus
Sep 8 '26
Kristi Wenaus argues that franchise interviews must prioritize values over numbers, offering practical steps for franchisors to embed values‑based questioning and ensure long‑term alignment with franchisees
One agent, several revenue streams
Antonio Hondo Parente
Sep 7 '26
Antonio Hondo Parente explains how AI callers can automate inbound and outbound sales tasks for franchise organisations, boosting efficiency, consistency and revenue while allowing humans to focus on high‑value interactions
Fractional leadership: The secret weapon franchisors are missing
Brian Bazely
Sep 4 '26
You are simultaneously growing a brand, supporting a network of independent business owners, protecting standards, driving unit-level economics and growing the franchise network
Jollibee set for major Canadian expansion
Andy Swales
Sep 2 '26
Filipino fast-food chain to roll-out 16 restaurants across British Columbia over the next five years. Initiative comes after separate commitment for 10 outlets in the Edmonton market
Ghost Taco marks major milestones as franchise growth accelerates
Samantha Buckley
Sep 1 '26
Samantha Buckley reflects on opening Ghost Taco’s third location, scaling the brand, and a new partnership with Happy Belly Food Group
