Celebrated automotive repair, tires and maintenance franchisor has a celebration of its own as it continues national expansion

No two franchisees view the same opportunity in exactly the same way. Mark Scott, partner at PartnerWise Franchise, explains why understanding individual differences is one of the most important skills a franchisor can develop

Before you invest, look beyond membership and ask how deeply the franchisor participates in the CFA, IFA and the wider franchise community. Ken LeBlanc, chief executive of PropertyGuys.com, explains why engagement is the signal that matters most

Technology is transforming franchise networks across Canada. But in people-first businesses, the real question is not whether you have the latest tools – it is whether those tools make the human connection stronger

Canada’s workforce is changing. Increasingly, professionals are walking away from traditional employment and choosing to invest in established businesses instead

Corporate professionals are flocking to home services for stable, recession-resistant work that AI cannot replace

For entrepreneurs across Canada, franchising represents a powerful intersection of independence and support

BDC’s $500m LIFT programme signals that the cost of waiting on AI is already higher than the cost of starting

Performing arts franchises are evolving into future skills studios, delivering confidence, communication and self-belief for children

“Passive income” is one of the most overused and misunderstood phrases in franchising. I can’t tell you how many pitches I’ve seen where a brand claims you can “own a business without working in it.”

There is a tension that many franchisors eventually feel but rarely talk about openly. You need your franchisees to follow your brand standards consistently, correctly, and without exception

The franchise industry continues to expand – not just in the number of locations, but in the breadth of industries adopting franchising as a growth strategy