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

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

Tim Morris explains that purchasing a franchise offers structure but does not guarantee success, urging franchisees to adopt an internal locus of control

A perspective from a Right at Home office owner now working in franchise development. When people picture Canada’s strongest franchise opportunities, home care rarely comes to mind first. It should

Colin Sprake explains why prospective franchisees should prioritise robust systems and ongoing support for sustainable success