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
Inside the shift reshaping Canada’s franchise economy

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 

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?

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
Franchise Problems

Why most franchise problems aren’t brand problems. They’re operator problems

Mila Kuzmicka
Feb 4 '26
Brand matters in franchising, but it is rarely the deciding factor once the doors are open. What happens day to day has far more influence on performance than most operators expect
Driving performance by sharing unit economics

Driving performance by sharing unit economics

Brian Bazely
Feb 2 '26
The fastest-growing franchise systems have one thing in common: they are radically transparent
Positive road ahead for Booster Juice drive-thru

Positive road ahead for Booster Juice drive-thru

Martin Morris
Feb 2 '26
Juice and smoothie bar provider opens first drive-thru location – a 1,400 sq ft operation located in Lakeshore, Ontario
3D render cement podium with yellow neon light.

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

Lisa Raffaele
Jan 30 '26
Now in its second year, the definitive ranking of top franchise systems returns and here are the franchise systems defining Canada’s future
Financing your dream without selling a kidney

Financing your dream without selling a kidney

Fay Chapple
Jan 29 '26
The big banks can be intimidating and your savings account is crying. Here are the real, creative, and overlooked ways to fund your new franchise
Beyond the 9-5

Beyond the 9-5

Lisa Stead
Jan 27 '26
The way people think about work is changing. Traditional 9-5 structures are losing relevance, flexibility is now a priority rather than a perk, and more people are questioning not just what they do for a living, but how work fits into the life they want to lead
The Importance of Franchise Advocacy: Why we advocate on behalf of our industry—and how you can help

The Importance of Franchise Advocacy: Why we advocate on behalf of our industry—and how you can help

Derek Robertson
Jan 26 '26
In 2025, our industry was the 12th largest in the country, projected to contribute $133.3 billion to Canada’s GDP and employ nearly 2 million Canadians!
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








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