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 $300 billion succession wave: Why 2026 is the year to think about your exit

The $300 billion succession wave: Why 2026 is the year to think about your exit

Lamar Vandusen
Feb 10 '26
Thousands of franchise owners are preparing to step away. The question is whether you’ll be ready when it’s your turn
Are you a rebel? Why you might hate being a franchisee

Are you a rebel? Why you might hate being a franchisee

Fay Chapple
Feb 9 '26
You like breaking rules and questioning authority. That makes you a great entrepreneur but could make you a truly terrible franchisee. Let’s find out…
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So good they named it twice

Ronnie Dungan
Feb 9 '26
Pizza Pizza COO Philip Goudreau outlines how operational excellence is the catalyst for franchise growth across Canada amid rising expectations for training, tech, and customer experience….
Inside the shift reshaping Canada’s franchise economy

Inside the shift reshaping Canada’s franchise economy

Mary MacDonald CFE
Feb 6 '26
As economic uncertainty continues to influence how Canadians think about their careers, one truth is becoming clear: small business ownership is not a last resort, it is a strategic decision
How to: negotiate an area development deal 

How to: negotiate an area development deal 

Alex Batinic CFE
Feb 6 '26
If you’ve been circling the world of franchising for long enough, you’ve probably heard the term area development agreement (ADA)
How should leaders show up?

How should leaders show up?

Kevin Wayne Johnson
Feb 5 '26
Leadership isn’t a job title; it’s a presence. It’s how you enter a room, how you listen when no one’s watching, and how you act when things go wrong