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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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

The American franchise act: what Canadian franchisors should be watching in the United States

Victor Turcanu

Mar 5 '26

Canadian franchisors operating in, or contemplating expansion into, the United States should be paying close attention to the status of the American Franchise Act (the “AFA”), a bipartisan bill currently before the U.S Congress.

Where growth really begins: Tightening the foundations

Samantha Buckley

Mar 4 '26

The start of the year has been all about tightening the foundation

Fitness for franchise success

Ronnie Dungan

Mar 3 '26

The biggest investment you can make in your franchise business is one that is often overlooked – making sure you and your staff are fit and well

Exploring resale opportunities

Shawn Saraga

Mar 3 '26

Right now, I’m seeing a clear shift in the market. With economic uncertainty, higher borrowing costs and more cautious lending, many prospective franchisees aren’t lining up for brand-new builds.

Five real reasons business owners consider franchising their brand

Mila Kuzmicka

Mar 2 '26

Franchising is not the right move for every business, but when it is approached strategically and built on a solid operational foundation, it can become a very effective growth model

Your brand is being judged long before Discovery Day

Liane Caruso

Feb 27 '26

From ads to emails to events, franchise candidates form opinions well before the first meeting, often without brands realizing it

Lessons from 25 years in franchising: The unplanned path

Angela Rollins

Feb 26 '26

Twenty-five years ago, I stepped into the franchising world knowing absolutely nothing about it

When you don’t have to tell all: Ontario’s disclosure exemptions and exclusions explained

Gregory M. Prekupec

Feb 25 '26

Franchise disclosure is one of those topics every franchisor thinks they understand, until they realize the rules aren’t quite as black and white as they seem

The part everyone will see

Carling Connor

Feb 24 '26

In my last diary, I wrote about the part no one sees: the systems and decisions that quietly support a Stagecoach school behind the scenes

Why smart money is moving to franchising in 2026

Dani Peleva

Feb 23 '26

Franchising offers a stable, recession-proof alternative to volatile stocks, utilizing proven models, professional support, and the “Five Fs” framework to build scalable, high-yield investment portfolios

The CX revolution franchises are missing right now

Ford Saeks

Feb 20 '26

While franchisors invest millions in operations and marketing, customer experience remains the silent profit killer. Smart brands are flipping the script