The cost of waiting: why franchise ownership is about more than business

The cost of waiting: why franchise ownership is about more than business

Ken LeBlanc
Aug 14 '26
Ken LeBlanc argues that the true risk for aspiring franchisees is not taking action, highlighting the long-term cost of hesitation
How franchising helps newcomers build a purposeful life in Canada

How franchising helps newcomers build a purposeful life in Canada

Lisa Stead
Aug 11 '26
Lisa Stead explains how franchising offers structure, community and purpose for newcomers building a life abroad in Canada
Why senior executives are choosing franchising as their second act

Why senior executives are choosing franchising as their second act

Lisa Stead
Aug 7 '26
Lisa Stead explains how former executives use franchising to reinvent their careers, combining experience with proven support systems
Freedom within a framework

Freedom within a framework

Angela Rollins
Jul 28 '26
Angela Rollins reflects on how the franchise system provides structure while allowing creative freedom. She shares personal experiences of balancing family responsibilities with business demands and highlights the importance of relationships within the franchise network
Careers without an age limit

Careers without an age limit

Lisa Stead
Jul 21 '26
Lisa Stead examines how experience in the performing arts can be transferred to long term roles through franchising. She argues that skills developed on stage are valuable leadership assets that do not expire with age. The article outlines how franchising can provide a stable pathway for creative professionals seeking a sustainable career
Diary of a Right at Home Canada franchise owner: Why every day starts with people

Diary of a Right at Home Canada franchise owner: Why every day starts with people

Corey Gent
Jul 20 '26
The day-to-day work of running a Right at Home Canada office is deeply rooted in our local community. Every day revolves around clients, caregivers, families, referral partners, schedules, and the constant coordination needed to ensure people receive the care they deserve
The "Local" Advantage Your Franchisor Can't Buy

The “local” advantage your franchisor can’t buy

Fay Chapple
Jul 8 '26
A national brand gets you noticed, but your face in the community gets you chosen. Here is how to become the hometown hero of your franchise
Why values should feature in every franchise interview

Why values should feature in every franchise interview

Kristi Wenaus
Jul 7 '26
Skills can be taught. Values cannot. Kristi Wenaus of Stagecoach Performing Arts Canada on why values-based interviewing is the most important part of franchise recruitment
A Day in the Life of a Home Care Franchise Owner

A day in the life of a home care franchise owner

Sharlene Hogeterp Louden
Jul 2 '26
Ask any home care franchise owner what a typical day looks like, and you’ll probably get the same answer. There isn’t one
first year of franchise ownership in Canada

Surviving year one: what they don’t tell you

Fay Chapple
Jun 26 '26
They teach you how to make the product and use the software, but not how to handle the sheer exhaustion and doubt. Here is what you should really expect
purpose-driven franchises

Beyond the bottom line: why values-led leaders are choosing purpose-driven franchises

Kristi Wenaus
Jun 19 '26
For a growing number of franchise owners, success is no longer measured by targets alone. Kristi Wenaus, CEO of Stagecoach Performing Arts Canada, explains why purpose-driven leadership is becoming the defining advantage in franchising
Ghost Taco franchise partnership with Happy Belly Food Group announced

Ghost Taco franchise partnership with Happy Belly Food Group announced

Samantha Buckley
May 26 '26
Ghost Taco, the Ontario fast-casual taco brand, has entered a strategic partnership with Happy Belly Food Group to accelerate national franchise growth