
Master franchising in the United States: Smart strategy or costly mistake?
Victor Turcanu
Jul 8 '25
For many Canadian franchisors, Canada‑to‑US franchise expansion is the holy grail: 350 million consumers, deep capital markets, and the credibility that comes with planting your flag south of the border

Amphibious assault
Ronnie Dungan
Jul 8 '25
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. We spoke to the firm’s President to learn more…

Recognizing the best in Canadian franchising:
Lisa Raffaele
Jul 8 '25
When the Elite Franchise 100 launched its inaugural Canadian list in 2025, it brought something the franchise world had been missing – a nationwide spotlight on the brands, leaders, and ideas reshaping the Canadian franchise landscape

Alex’s top five tips: Transitioning from an employee-mindset to a franchise owner
Alexandra Grudkin
Jul 2 '25
Embarking on the journey from employee to franchise owner is an exciting but sometimes nerve-wracking leap, one that promises autonomy, growth, a chance to build something, and be your own boss!

How can I set myself up for success in the franchise awarding process?
Mackenzie Allsop
Jun 26 '25
You’ve done your homework. You’ve read, you’ve researched, and you’ve narrowed it down to one or two franchise systems that meet your criteria. All that’s left to do is make your final decision and sign on the dotted line… right?

The Summer is here and it’s positive for Franchising
Mark Scott
Jun 25 '25
With Summer just around the corner, it is a great time for franchising. With the Vancouver franchise exhibition having just taken place in April, it will typically be a couple of months before individuals decide on their future