Equity in franchising

Equity in franchising: Where we are, where we need to be, progress without parity

Angelee Brown
Nov 27 '25
Walk into any Canadian franchise expo and you’ll see momentum clearly. Women and minority ownership is rising fast and there is a steady increase of representation and interest on the show floor. But leadership tables still tell another story
How to prepare your franchise for resale: A practical guide for profitable, break-even, and struggling stores

How to prepare your franchise for resale: A practical guide for profitable, break-even, and struggling stores

Shawn Saraga
Nov 21 '25
At some point in your franchise journey, you may decide it’s time to sell your business, whether you’re moving on to a new venture, retiring, or simply ready for a change
Helping talent shine at every step

Helping talent shine at every step

Lisa Stead
Nov 21 '25
When considering a franchise opportunity, it’s natural to look at the practical details – the investment, the business model and the strength of the brand
Not every business is your business: Why lifestyle fit matters more than potential profit

Not every business is your business: Why lifestyle fit matters more than potential profit

Mila Kuzmicka
Nov 19 '25
Everyone loves talking about profit. Projected profit, potential profit, the If-everything-goes-perfect profit. It’s the number that gets circled, highlighted, bolded, and obsessed over. Fair enough. Money matters
How do Canadian franchisors maintain US compliance after launch?

How do Canadian franchisors maintain US compliance after launch?

Tom Spadea
Nov 17 '25
You’ve registered your franchise in California. Filed in New York. Your FDD is approved and you’re ready to sell. The foundation is built. Now comes the maintenance
Building a community

Building a community

Ryan Picklyk
Nov 6 '25
At the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA ), four strategic pillars guide us forward—and it all starts with community
questions to ask

Four questions to ask before franchising

Brian Bazely
Nov 3 '25
There are many things to know and understand before you venture down the road to becoming a franchisee.
Do you even know what you’re buying?

Do you even know what you’re buying? The franchise model breakdown no-one gives you

Robert Bruski
Oct 31 '25
People talk about buying a franchise like they’re buying a product. You’re not. You’re buying a relationship, a system, and a financial engine — all wrapped in legal documents and brand standards
Why leadership is so needed now

Why leadership is so needed now

Kevin Wayne Johnson
Oct 30 '25
In every era, leadership has played a vital role in shaping the direction of communities, organisations, and nations.
The hidden costs of starting a franchise (and how to prepare)

The hidden costs of starting a franchise (and how to prepare)

Nick Empson
Oct 27 '25
Most new franchisees budget for the obvious, but it’s the costs they don’t see coming that cause the most stress. Here’s how to prepare for the unexpected
How technology and tough times are reshaping franchising

How technology and tough times are reshaping franchising

Ken LeBlanc
Oct 22 '25
Real Estate’s digital disruption has only just begun, according to Ken LeBlanc, President & CEO, PropertyGuys.com
The legal foundation every international franchisor needs: What Canadian franchisors must know before crossing the border

The legal foundation every international franchisor needs: What Canadian franchisors must know before crossing the border

Tom Spadea
Oct 22 '25
The United States market beckons with its massive scale and growth potential. After all, it’s right next door, shares the language, and operates under similar business principles. How different could it really be?