Canada’s resale market is forecast to shrink this year. The country’s largest private sale network is doing the opposite, and it has just opened its model to a new kind of franchisee

Just Cuts Global COO David Mathie, explains how the success of the Canadian launch of the hair Salon franchise depends on systems, local relationships, and getting the fundamentals right before scaling…

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, the most important investment isn’t the concept – it’s the franchisor behind it and the partnership they create

Every day, millions of sites are cleaned after hours, out of sight, and often with limited supervision. A checklist may say the work was completed

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

Osmow’s Shawarma celebrates its 25th anniversary and the opening of its 250th restaurant, tracing growth from a single Streetsville shop founded by immigrant Sam Osmow to a North American franchise led by his children

Most people think about how to start their franchise, not how to end it. Here is why your exit strategy is the most important decision you will make

Alex Colthart explains how local video content enables franchisees to build trust, engage communities and strengthen brand consistency across Canada

Angela Cote argues that the franchise sector’s most persistent problem is not recruitment or technology, but the quality of support franchisors provide to franchisees day to day

MacKenzie Allsop of Cadence Franchising explains the two lead generation metrics franchise sales teams should review at the midpoint of 2026

Steve Buors of Reshift Media argues that franchise marketing technology has become fragmented and counterproductive, and explains how to rebuild a simpler, more effective stack

Brian Bazely explains how franchisees can move beyond advertising to build personal, local and community-focused marketing assets