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 fastest-growing franchise systems have one thing in common: they are radically transparent

Juice and smoothie bar provider opens first drive-thru location – a 1,400 sq ft operation located in Lakeshore, Ontario

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

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

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

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!

As economic uncertainty continues to reshape Canada’s job market, franchising is gaining momentum as a lower-risk, lifestyle-driven path to business ownership

In 2026, franchise marketing is defined less by how many people a brand reaches and more by how deeply it resonates. Attention remains a necessary starting point, but it is no longer the finish line.

For years, franchise brands relied on polished messaging to attract candidates. Clean visuals, confident taglines, and carefully framed promises defined the standard franchise video. It worked for a long time. But 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point

For years, growth was the answer to everything. Sales slipping? Grow faster. Margins tightening? Open another unit. Costs rising? Scale will fix it

If 2026 has a theme for Canadian business, it may very well be uncertainty with sharp edges. The Canada-U.S. tariff fight is still throwing sand into supply chains