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
The year of proof: Why franchises are moving from polished promises to real stories

The year of proof: Why franchises are moving from polished promises to real stories

Alex Colthart
Jan 21 '26
For years, franchise brands relied on polished messaging to attract candidates. Clean visuals, confident taglines, and carefully framed promises defined the standard franchise video. It worked for a long time. But 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point
Margins are the new growth story

Margins are the new growth story

Lamar Vandusen
Jan 20 '26
For years, growth was the answer to everything. Sales slipping? Grow faster. Margins tightening? Open another unit. Costs rising? Scale will fix it
The 2026 forecast for franchising in Canada: Pressure, volatility and a window of opportunity

The 2026 forecast for franchising in Canada: Pressure, volatility and a window of opportunity

Shawn Saraga
Jan 19 '26
If 2026 has a theme for Canadian business, it may very well be uncertainty with sharp edges. The Canada-U.S. tariff fight is still throwing sand into supply chains
Why 2026 is a defining year for franchise finances

Why 2026 is a defining year for franchise finances

Rachel Fisch
Jan 16 '26
The launch of the dt group in Canada marks a significant milestone for the country’s franchising sector. Well known in the UK for its work with over 150 franchised and multi-site brands, the dt group arrives with a clear and timely mission: to help franchise systems build stronger financial foundations across their networks
How franchise brands can win in the age of AI - Steve Buors

How franchise brands can win in the age of AI

Steve Buors
Jan 15 '26
The digital marketing landscape in 2026 is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Visibility and discovery are no longer about keyword rankings, but about clear, trusted answers delivered instantly through AI-powered summaries, voice assistants, and map results
Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…

Making a clean start

Ronnie Dungan
Jan 15 '26
Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…