From modest dreams can great businesses grow
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From modest dreams can great businesses grow

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Jan 7 '26
Almost 60 years on Jacques Cartier Pizza has come a long way from what started out as a modest dream
The Big Frog advantage: turning creativity into business opportunity in Canada
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The Big Frog advantage: turning creativity into business opportunity in Canada

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Jan 7 '26
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
Inside Altius Franchise Group’s rapid rise as a franchise powerhouse
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Inside Altius Franchise Group’s rapid rise as a franchise powerhouse

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Dec 17 '25
As one of the fastest-growing independent consulting organizations in North America,Altius Franchise Group is entering a defining phase of growth; one marked by scale, strategic investment, and a disciplined focus
From start to success: How visionary founders built thriving brands
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From start to success: How visionary founders built thriving brands

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Nov 19 '25
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
Is your brand ready to franchise? A US franchise lawyer’s perspective
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Is your brand ready to franchise? A US franchise lawyer’s perspective

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Nov 19 '25
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
Breaking tradition - Real Estate reinvented: How one franchise outsmarted an entire industry
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Breaking tradition – Real Estate reinvented: How one franchise outsmarted an entire industry

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Nov 17 '25
In every franchise sector, there are brands that follow the rules – and a rare few that rewrite them
Driving performance by sharing unit economics

Driving performance by sharing unit economics

Brian Bazely
Feb 2 '26
The fastest-growing franchise systems have one thing in common: they are radically transparent
Positive road ahead for Booster Juice drive-thru

Positive road ahead for Booster Juice drive-thru

Martin Morris
Feb 2 '26
Juice and smoothie bar provider opens first drive-thru location – a 1,400 sq ft operation located in Lakeshore, Ontario
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Showcasing the best in Canadian franchising: The EF100 is back!

Lisa Raffaele
Jan 30 '26
Now in its second year, the definitive ranking of top franchise systems returns and here are the franchise systems defining Canada’s future
Financing your dream without selling a kidney

Financing your dream without selling a kidney

Fay Chapple
Jan 29 '26
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
Beyond the 9-5

Beyond the 9-5

Lisa Stead
Jan 27 '26
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
The Importance of Franchise Advocacy: Why we advocate on behalf of our industry—and how you can help

The Importance of Franchise Advocacy: Why we advocate on behalf of our industry—and how you can help

Derek Robertson
Jan 26 '26
In 2025, our industry was the 12th largest in the country, projected to contribute $133.3 billion to Canada’s GDP and employ nearly 2 million Canadians!







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