What today’s most successful franchisees have in common
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Jun 29 '26
Leadership, operational excellence and community involvement remain essential, but today’s highest-performing franchisees are also embracing adaptability, team culture and local marketing to drive sustainable growth
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Doglovers Playground: creating Canada’s ultimate one-stop destination for dogs
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Jun 5 '26
From indoor play parks and lure courses to grooming, boarding and training, Doglovers Playground is building a franchise network around one of Canada’s fastest-growing consumer markets
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Master Mechanic celebrates its Edmonton grand opening
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Jun 2 '26
Celebrated automotive repair, tires and maintenance franchisor has a celebration of its own as it continues national expansion
The search begins for Canada’s top franchise Brands
Lisa Raffaele
Jul 2 '26
Applications for the 2027 EF100 Awards, Canada’s premier Franchise Recognition Program, Open July 6
Elite Franchise Canada has launched the call for entries for the 2027 EF100 Awards, recognizing outstanding franchise brands across Canada
A day in the life of a home care franchise owner
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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
Why thought leadership is becoming a competitive advantage in franchising
Jess Parker
Jul 2 '26
As content volume rises across every platform, the franchise brands that stand out are the ones contributing meaningful perspectives, not just producing more
The Power of Franchising
Todd Wylie CFE
Jul 2 '26
My very first part-time job at the age of 14 was working in a Sam the Record Man. To this day, this job remains one of my favourites! Who wouldn’t love playing 45s and talking about music all day long?
Developing your right-hand person
Brian Bazely
Jun 30 '26
Every franchise owner reaches a point where they cannot do everything themselves. Brian Bazely of Bazely Consulting on how to identify, develop and empower the person who will help you scale
What your US franchise agreement needs that your Canadian one probably doesn’t
Tom Spadea
Jun 29 '26
When Canadian franchisors prepare for a US launch, the planning conversation tends to center on the FDD, state registrations, and trademark protection
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
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
Saskatchewan’s new franchise law: where it aligns and where it favours franchisors
Gregory M. Prekupec
Jun 18 '26
From June 30, Saskatchewan joins six other Canadian provinces with franchise legislation. Greg Prekupec and Rutendo Muchinguri of Dipchand LLP explain what changes