Commercial cleaning isn’t just about cleaning anymore
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Commercial cleaning isn’t just about cleaning anymore

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Apr 15 '26
For decades, commercial cleaning was largely invisible. If a space looked tidy and had few complaints, the job was considered done. It was a background function – important, but rarely scrutinized. That has changed
The rise of a smarter mortgage brokerage model
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The rise of a smarter mortgage brokerage model

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Mar 18 '26
The mortgage industry is enormous, stable, and quietly entrepreneurial. Yet most people exploring business ownership rarely consider it, according to Haystax Mortgage
Five mistakes to avoid when franchising your business

Five mistakes to avoid when franchising your business

Brian Bazely
Apr 16 '26
We work with a significant number of companies looking to franchise their business. It’s a core part of what we do, and something we take great pride in
Home-based franchise

Home-based franchise models: The most misunderstood opportunity in franchising

Shawn Saraga
Apr 16 '26
When people think about franchising, they usually picture a storefront: a busy plaza, signage, staff, rent, and overheads
Multi-unit growth without regrets: area development vs. multi-unit franchising

Multi-unit growth without regrets: area development vs. multi-unit franchising

Tom Spadea
Apr 13 '26
Multi-unit growth is appealing for obvious reasons. One franchisee can produce multiple locations, local market knowledge compounds, and operational maturity tends to arrive faster than it does with a network of single-unit owners
How to scale from one to three units: when it makes sense & when it doesn't

How to scale from one to three units: when it makes sense & when it doesn’t

Alex Batinic CFE
Apr 9 '26
There’s a moment that hits many franchisees sooner than they expect. The first location is up and running
SBA lending for U.S. franchisees: a franchise lawyer's perspective for Canadian franchisors

SBA lending for U.S. franchisees: a franchise lawyer’s perspective for Canadian franchisors

Victor Turcanu
Apr 8 '26
When franchisors expand, one of the fastest ways to accelerate franchise sales is to leverage the availability of financing programs for qualified franchise candidates.
Speed of service - the hidden profit lever in fast food

Speed of service – the hidden profit lever in fast food

Shawn Saraga
Apr 7 '26
A restaurant, especially in fast-food, is a factory. Not a romantic way of putting it, but simply a practical consideration, according to Shawn Saraga, Founder of The Franchise Academy
Franchising’s global community

Franchising’s global community

Sherry McNeil
Apr 1 '26
How the CFA is boosting awareness of franchising in Canada and around the world
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International franchise spotlight: UAE

Stuart Wood
Mar 19 '26
BusinessesForSale.com’s Stuart Wood investigates how the franchise market is developing in the UAE, and what Canadian franchisors can learn from it.
How to avoid the most expensive mistakes first-time franchise owners make

How to avoid the most expensive mistakes first-time franchise owners make

Alex Batinic CFE
Mar 13 '26
Franchising continues to attract professionals seeking greater control over their income, lifestyle flexibility, and long-term wealth creation
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Fostering franchise excellence: Celebrating the CFA members recognized as part of the Elite Franchise 100

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Mar 11 '26
The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in 2026. Nearly half of Canadians, 46 per cent, say they’re interested in starting their own business within the next year…







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