In an era where self-expression, community identity and branded experiences matter more than ever, the custom apparel industry has emerged as a vibrant and growing segment of retail

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

The big banks can be intimidating and your savings account is crying. Here are the real, creative, and overlooked ways to fund your new franchise

The way people think about work is changing. Traditional 9-5 structures are losing relevance, flexibility is now a priority rather than a perk, and more people are questioning not just what they do for a living, but how work fits into the life they want to lead

As economic uncertainty continues to reshape Canada’s job market, franchising is gaining momentum as a lower-risk, lifestyle-driven path to business ownership

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

Building a strong team does not start with a job posting; it starts with an employment brand

We are stepping into a new year where every part of business feels busy. More brands. More people trying to grow. More options in the market. But one thing has not changed. The deals that work best are the ones that do not feel like deals at all

Our world is in a constant state of flux. Over the last few years, the rate of change has accelerated

After our first 10 units, we got excited and started adding locations fast. If someone could write the cheque and seemed enthusiastic, we’d usually find a way to bring them on

I have gladly served in several leadership positions and roles since 1989. In those three phases—frontline, midlevel, and senior leadership positions – I have observed a lot and, equally, experienced a lot