Every extraordinary brand begins with a spark, an idea that refuses to stay small. Across industries as varied as luxury pet care, healthy dining, early education, and sustainable services, a group of visionary founders transformed personal passions into powerful, nationally recognized names

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

In every franchise sector, there are brands that follow the rules – and a rare few that rewrite them

Under the empowering tagline “Ready for Life,” Laser Clinics Canada (LCC) is redefining entrepreneurship in the medical aesthetics industry. With a global network of clinics and a proven model of operational excellence, the brand welcomes franchisees from all walks of life – no medical background required

In franchising, as in any business, the one constant is change. From the time an initial disclosure is made to the execution of a franchise agreement, circumstances can shift in ways that impact a franchisor’s disclosure obligations

For nearly a century, chai has been more than a drink. It has been a ritual, a connection and a cultural touchstone

What happens when franchisees are expected to run businesses without the financial structure to back them up  and how the smartest systems are closing that gap

Toronto franchise owner Nathan Dautovich explains how brand visibility, hybrid services and market-tested discipline helped his PropertyGuys business grow in one of Canada’s most competitive real estate territories…

Franchise systems often describe their networks as communities. The internal language celebrates partnership, shared purpose and collaboration

Every year around this time, we see the same pattern. Business owners start planning for the new year, upgrading their tools, automating more of their workflow, and now, leaning on AI to streamline whatever can be streamlined

As a multi-unit franchisee who has opened new salons and purchased both thriving and poorly performing locations, one of the most common questions I get from prospective and expanding franchisees is whether I recommend purchasing an existing location or building a brand-new one

Every December, a lot of franchisors convince themselves business activity stops. But what we have seen is the opposite