Doglovers Playground: creating Canada’s ultimate one-stop destination for dogs
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Jun 5 '26
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
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Master Mechanic celebrates its Edmonton grand opening
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Jun 2 '26
Celebrated automotive repair, tires and maintenance franchisor has a celebration of its own as it continues national expansion
Every year, the commercial cleaning industry asks itself a version of the same question: what separates a good cleaning operation from a genuinely strong franchise business?
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The spa that feels like a destination: inside Canada’s fastest-growing wellness franchise
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Apr 27 '26
Something has shifted in how Canadians think about taking care of themselves. Massage appointments that once felt like an annual indulgence are now booked monthly or weekly
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Why experience-led brands are winning in franchising
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Apr 16 '26
Casual dining is operating in one of its most competitive eras. Guests have more choice than ever, price sensitivity remains high, and the margin for error is shrinking
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Commercial cleaning isn’t just about cleaning anymore
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Apr 15 '26
For decades, commercial cleaning was largely invisible. If a space looked tidy and had few complaints, the job was considered done. It was a background function – important, but rarely scrutinized. That has changed
Swiss Chalet: How a Canadian Icon continues to set the standard for modern franchising through trust, scale, and disciplined growth
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Jun 9 '26
Few brands in the Canadian dining landscape can claim both deep emotional appeal and sustained franchise growth. Swiss Chalet can
Why cost of goods sold matters more than most franchisees realize
Shawn Saraga
Jun 9 '26
Cutting supplier costs feels like smart business. But Shawn Saraga, founder of The Franchise Academy, has spent 20 years watching franchisees save pennies while losing dollars – and the pattern is almost always the same
Digital progress still needs a human heartbeat
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Jun 8 '26
Technology is transforming franchise networks across Canada. But in people-first businesses, the real question is not whether you have the latest tools – it is whether those tools make the human connection stronger
Creams Cafe set for international expansion into Greece and Cyprus
Martin Morris
Jun 5 '26
The UK’s leading dessert chain has signed a master franchise agreement with Intercopper Co, targeting ten store openings across Greece and Cyprus by 2030
The challenges of franchise marketing as brands grow
Steve Buors
Jun 4 '26
As franchise networks expand, marketing becomes fragmented, inconsistent and harder to manage without modern, automated infrastructure
Why Canadians are leaving corporate careers behind for franchises – and what to consider before buying one
Andrew Markou
Jun 4 '26
Canada’s workforce is changing. Increasingly, professionals are walking away from traditional employment and choosing to invest in established businesses instead