Ok Tire 2.0: Driving a new era of franchise growth and collaboration

Ok Tire 2.0: Driving a new era of franchise growth and collaboration

Lisa Raffaele
Nov 14 '25
After more than seven decades as one of Canada’s most established franchise organizations, OK Tire is charting an ambitious new course
Why Oxford Learning is betting big on cognitive learning

Why Oxford Learning is betting big on cognitive learning

Ronnie Dungan
Nov 10 '25
Oxford Learning explains how its cognitive learning model aims beyond grades, focusing on how students think, not just what they know…
Mary Long

Performance of a lifetime

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 24 '25
Star of stage and screen Mary Long, has found one of her most rewarding roles as the owner of a Stagecoach performing arts franchise in Toronto. She told us more about the legacy she has created by providing young people with an opportunity to thrive…
When it comes to the promotional materials market, Fully Promoted is in it to win it, with an offering that mixes flexibility, sustainability and community outreach. We spoke to boss Yousuf Sandeela about his plans to put the name all over the Canadian market…

Becoming promotional

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 22 '25
When it comes to the promotional materials market, Fully Promoted is in it to win it, with an offering that mixes flexibility, sustainability and community outreach. We spoke to boss Yousuf Sandeela about his plans to put the name all over the Canadian market…
Turning “math-magical” learning into a Canadian franchise success

Turning “math-magical” learning into a Canadian franchise success

Akanksha Patil
Sep 11 '25
In 2004, Megha Karia immigrated to Canada from India and quickly faced a challenge familiar to many newcomers: despite her strong background, she couldn’t find work without Canadian experience
Foxy Box: The bold new face of franchising

Foxy Box: The bold new face of franchising

Akanksha Patil
Aug 15 '25
Thirteen years ago, Kyla Dufresne was bartending in Victoria, B.C., juggling late nights, hustling hard, and dreaming even harder. Little did she know that trying to book a waxing appointment could change her life
How Laser Clinics is sharpening its focus on Canada

How Laser Clinics is sharpening its focus on Canada

Ronnie Dungan
Aug 14 '25
Over the last three years Laser Clinics has been disrupting the medical aesthetics industry by building momentum and awareness for the brand in the Canadian market
Big Frog: Amphibious assault

Amphibious assault

Ronnie Dungan
Jul 8 '25
Custom apparel franchise Big Frog is banking on Canadian market growth, personalization trends and a community-first ethos to drive its nationwide expansion plan based on local relationships, low start-up costs, and rapid fulfillment. We spoke to the firm’s President to learn more…
Built to last

Built to last

Ronnie Dungan
Jun 24 '25
Snap-on Tools has maintained its top spot in the global tool market thanks to a franchise model that champions independence, innovation, and owner-led growth opportunities. We spoke to Tom Kasbohm, Director of Franchise Systems to find out more…
Stagecoach TeacherTraining

No Business like Show Business

Ronnie Dungan
May 6 '25
Newly installed Master Franchisee for Stagecoach in Canada, Kristi Wenaus, has a simple goal in mind – to put the performing arts school within easy reach of anyone in the country that wants to join. No small order. So, how do you make that happen? We asked…
Masters of disaster restoration

Masters of disaster restoration

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 9 '25
We spoke to the leadership team at ServiceMaster Restore to find out more about its offering, training and plans for expansion in the Canadian market…
pizza pizza

Oven ready franchise opportunity

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 3 '25
Canadian pizza franchise Pizza Pizza offers a unique Canadian take on the popular takeaway and has ambitious plans to expand both nationally and internationally