Franchising is a powerful growth strategy, but not every business is suited for it. As a franchise lawyer, I often counsel entrepreneurs who are eager to expand their brand through franchising

Franchise development is poised for one of the most dynamic periods in recent memory

When Canadian franchisors prepare to expand into the United States, they often focus on the obvious first steps: trademarks, an FDD, and a U.S. franchise agreement

Pizza Pizza COO Philip Goudreau outlines how operational excellence is the catalyst for franchise growth across Canada amid rising expectations for training, tech, and customer experience….

Leadership isn’t a job title; it’s a presence. It’s how you enter a room, how you listen when no one’s watching, and how you act when things go wrong

Brand matters in franchising, but it is rarely the deciding factor once the doors are open. What happens day to day has far more influence on performance than most operators expect

The fastest-growing franchise systems have one thing in common: they are radically transparent

In 2025, our industry was the 12th largest in the country, projected to contribute $133.3 billion to Canada’s GDP and employ nearly 2 million Canadians!

In 2026, franchise marketing is defined less by how many people a brand reaches and more by how deeply it resonates. Attention remains a necessary starting point, but it is no longer the finish line.

For years, franchise brands relied on polished messaging to attract candidates. Clean visuals, confident taglines, and carefully framed promises defined the standard franchise video. It worked for a long time. But 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point

For years, growth was the answer to everything. Sales slipping? Grow faster. Margins tightening? Open another unit. Costs rising? Scale will fix it

If 2026 has a theme for Canadian business, it may very well be uncertainty with sharp edges. The Canada-U.S. tariff fight is still throwing sand into supply chains