Elite Franchise Canada

So good they named it twice

Pizza Pizza COO Philip Goudreau outlines how operational excellence is the catalyst for franchise growth across Canada amid rising expectations for training, tech, and customer experience….

Showcasing the best in Canadian franchising: The EF100 is back!

Now in its second year, the definitive ranking of top franchise systems returns and here are the franchise systems defining Canada’s future

Making a clean start

Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…

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

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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Don’t call it passive income: the truth about semi-absentee franchising

Robert Bruski

Feb 11 '26

The term “semi-absentee franchise” has become a siren song in the entrepreneurial world. You hear it at expos, see it splashed across sales decks, and find it casually dropped into every “top 10 franchises under $100k” list

Franchise development trends & lead generation strategies shaping 2026

Steve Buors

Feb 11 '26

Franchise development is poised for one of the most dynamic periods in recent memory

Star of the screen

Ronnie Dungan

Feb 11 '26

Brand M3dia CEO Antonio Hondo Parente explains how franchisors can drive unit economics with digital displays, kiosks and AI robots…

Item 19 and “earnings claims”: How to talk franchise economics without creating legal risk

Tom Spadea

Feb 10 '26

When Canadian franchisors prepare to expand into the United States, they often focus on the obvious first steps: trademarks, an FDD, and a U.S. franchise agreement

EF100 Canada reveals finalists for the 2026 awards

Lisa Raffaele

Feb 10 '26

Top Canadian franchise brands shortlisted for recognition at Canada’s most prestigious franchising awards

The $300 billion succession wave: Why 2026 is the year to think about your exit

Lamar Vandusen

Feb 10 '26

Thousands of franchise owners are preparing to step away. The question is whether you’ll be ready when it’s your turn

Are you a rebel? Why you might hate being a franchisee

Fay Chapple

Feb 9 '26

You like breaking rules and questioning authority. That makes you a great entrepreneur but could make you a truly terrible franchisee. Let’s find out…

So good they named it twice

Ronnie Dungan

Feb 9 '26

Pizza Pizza COO Philip Goudreau outlines how operational excellence is the catalyst for franchise growth across Canada amid rising expectations for training, tech, and customer experience….

Inside the shift reshaping Canada’s franchise economy

Mary MacDonald CFE

Feb 6 '26

As economic uncertainty continues to influence how Canadians think about their careers, one truth is becoming clear: small business ownership is not a last resort, it is a strategic decision

How to: negotiate an area development deal

Alex Batinic CFE

Feb 6 '26

If you’ve been circling the world of franchising for long enough, you’ve probably heard the term area development agreement (ADA)

How should leaders show up?

Kevin Wayne Johnson

Feb 5 '26

Leadership isn’t a job title; it’s a presence. It’s how you enter a room, how you listen when no one’s watching, and how you act when things go wrong