Commercial cleaning isn’t just about cleaning anymore
Sponsored Article
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
Franchise networks: The tipping point
Lisa Stead
May 4 '26
Franchise networks don’t grow in a straight line. For many, there’s a tipping point – the moment where early traction turns into sustained momentum, and new openings begin to accelerate as confidence builds across both communities and franchisees.
The side-hustle franchise:
Ken LeBlanc
Apr 30 '26
How low-cost, flexible models are opening the door to entrepreneurship for Canadians. Franchising is becoming the practical bridge between employment and ownership for Canadians who want more, without risking everything
Why most franchise systems struggle to scale properly
Mila Kuzmicka
Apr 28 '26
The first location was doing over a million in sales. The owner was on-site every day, knew the customers by name, and could fix problems before they surfaced
Why systems and support are the true backbone of franchise success
Colin Sprake
Apr 22 '26
Rebrand, refocus, franchise
Angelee Brown
Apr 21 '26
Many founders believe investing in franchise development and advertising is the move that will fix stalled growth
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 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
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
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
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
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