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

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

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

Franchising is built on standardisation. Digital marketing rewards local relevance. Steve Buors of Reshift Media explains how franchise brands can find the balance between the two

Franchisees want more leads. Franchisors want better local performance. But when marketing responsibilities are unclear, both sides end up frustrated. Liane Caruso CFE explains why funnel ownership is the missing piece

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

Ask any home care franchise owner what a typical day looks like, and you’ll probably get the same answer. There isn’t one

As content volume rises across every platform, the franchise brands that stand out are the ones contributing meaningful perspectives, not just producing more

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?

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

When Canadian franchisors prepare for a US launch, the planning conversation tends to center on the FDD, state registrations, and trademark protection

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