The mortgage industry is enormous, stable, and quietly entrepreneurial. Yet most people exploring business ownership rarely consider it, according to Haystax Mortgage 

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

Leadership is often portrayed as a destination. It is an elevated role marked by authority, confidence, and influence

This year’s EF100 Canada 2026 Awards felt like more than just a celebration. It was a full-on reunion of franchise innovators, industry leaders, and passionate entrepreneurs under one roof

Multi-unit growth is appealing for obvious reasons. One franchisee can produce multiple locations, local market knowledge compounds, and operational maturity tends to arrive faster than it does with a network of single-unit owners

Running a school means taking responsibility for what happens in every classroom

There’s a moment that hits many franchisees sooner than they expect. The first location is up and running

When franchisors expand, one of the fastest ways to accelerate franchise sales is to leverage the availability of financing programs for qualified franchise candidates.

A restaurant, especially in fast-food, is a factory. Not a romantic way of putting it, but simply a practical consideration, according to Shawn Saraga, Founder of The Franchise Academy

In its second year, the EF100 Awards bring Canada’s franchising elite together to honour excellence, growth, and innovation

Snap-on Tools’ director of franchising explains how its franchise system blends innovation, mobile service and support to fuel franchisee success across North America…

While national mystery shopping programs provide essential brand benchmarks, individual franchisees can gain a competitive edge by combining personal observations with their head-office data.