Lisa Stead of Stagecoach Performing Arts explains why thorough franchise due diligence should go well beyond validating figures, and sets out five questions that reveal what a franchise is really like to own

British Swim School launches a national sweepstakes in Canada from September 8 to 30, 2026, offering a family a year of swim lessons worth $1,200 CAD and swim gear, encouraging year-round participation

Bobbie Thompson, owner and operator of Right at Home Canada (Fraser Valley), shares what a typical working day looks like when you run a home care franchise – from morning check-ins to evening emails

Rachelle Sunga, a registered nurse and Right at Home Canada franchise owner, shares how her background in clinical care and community education shapes every day in her business

Here, Lisa Stead, CEO of Stagecoach Performing Arts, discusses why predictability can be a powerful entrepreneurial advantage and how the right structure gives business owners greater space to focus on growth

Kristi Wenaus argues that franchise interviews must prioritize values over numbers, offering practical steps for franchisors to embed values‑based questioning and ensure long‑term alignment with franchisees

Samantha Buckley reflects on opening Ghost Taco’s third location, scaling the brand, and a new partnership with Happy Belly Food Group

Osmow’s Shawarma celebrates its 25th anniversary and the opening of its 250th restaurant, tracing growth from a single Streetsville shop founded by immigrant Sam Osmow to a North American franchise led by his children

Most people think about how to start their franchise, not how to end it. Here is why your exit strategy is the most important decision you will make

A perspective from a Right at Home office owner now working in franchise development. When people picture Canada’s strongest franchise opportunities, home care rarely comes to mind first. It should

Ken LeBlanc argues that the true risk for aspiring franchisees is not taking action, highlighting the long-term cost of hesitation

Lisa Stead explains how franchising offers structure, community and purpose for newcomers building a life abroad in Canada