Oxford Learning Centres Inc. and Paul Davis Restoration Inc.,respectively. The Grand Prize award was granted to two winners to reflect the range of franchise opportunities on the market.
A broad range of industries
“Franchising in Canada encompasses a broad range of industries, from tutoring centre franchises like Oxford Learning Centres Inc, to restoration service franchises like Paul Davis Restoration Inc. The dedication of franchisees across diverse industries powers the nation forward,” says Sherry McNeil, CFE, President and CEO, Canadian Franchise Association. She added: “The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchisingprogram includes seven categories and two Grand Prizes, to reflect the diversity of the franchise industry and to ensure participating franchise systems are being rated against their peers.”
Acknowledging the top achievers
McNeil further noted: “The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising acknowledges the top achievers in the Canadian franchising industry. The winners have exemplified the significance of Growing Together® by showcasing the symbiotic relationship between franchisor and franchisee,” says McNeil. “Regardless of the size or concept, a strong relationship between the franchisor and its franchisees is fundamental to a franchise system’s success. We congratulate Oxford Learning Centres Inc. and Paul Davis Restoration Inc.for their outstanding achievements.”
Considered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in Canada, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchisingare given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated superior franchise relations, leadership, training, and communications. The Grand Prizes were presented at the Awards Gala Dinner during the 2026 CFA National Convention at The Westin, Ottawa, Ontario.
Overwhelming participation
The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising program received overwhelming participation from CFA member franchise brands this year. Sponsored by the CFA and administered by the Portage Group, a third-party research firm, the winning franchise systems were determined, based on the results of a survey completed by participating brands’ franchisees about their experiences and levels of satisfaction with the system.
Entries were separated into Traditional Franchises and Non-Traditional Franchises. Within these categories, entrants were grouped based on their number of franchisees. These categories reflect the diversity of franchising and the spectrum of franchise opportunities available in today’s market.
Not forgetting the franchisees
The CFA also presented the Franchisee of the Year Award,recognizing top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement. Boston Pizza’s Enright Family received the Gold in the Traditional category and Paul Davis Restoration’s Carmen Siciliano was the Gold winner in the Non-Traditional category.
“The Franchisee of the Year award credits a franchise system for their outstanding performance and contribution in helping the Canadian franchising community become Stronger Together,” says Sherry McNeil. “We congratulate the Enright Family and Carmen Siciliano for receiving this prestigious honour.”
Separated into Traditional and Non-Traditional Franchises, winners for the Franchisee of the Year Award were determined by the CFA’s Awards Committee based on the strength of the participating entrants’ award submissions.
The full list is as follows:
2026 CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising
Traditional Franchises : Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
Non-Traditional Franchises : Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
Traditional Franchises (i.e. brick-and-mortar locations)
6-15 Franchises
- Gold: Inspiration Learning Center
- Silver: The Lunch Lady Group Inc.
16-29 Franchises
- Gold: Willowbrae Academy
- Silver: Symposium Cafe Restaurants
- Bronze: MaxWell Realty Inc.
30-99 Franchises
- Gold: Print Three Franchising Corporation
- Silver: FASTSIGNS International Inc.
- Bronze: UCMAS Canada
100+ Franchises
- Gold: Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
- Silver: McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
- Bronze : Pizza Nova
Non-Traditional Franchises (i.e. mobile, home-based, etc.)
- 6-15 Franchises
- Gold: Stagecoach Theatre Arts Canada Ltd.
- Silver: Wise Cracks
- Bronze: Prep’n Sell
16-29 Franchises
- Gold: EverLine Coatings and Services Ltd.
- Silver: Canadian Residential Inspection Services Ltd.
- Bronze: Heart To Home Meals
30+ Franchises
- Gold: Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
- Silver: Right at Home Canada
- Bronze: PropertyGuys.com
Meanwhile, the 2026 CFA Franchisee of the Year Award Winners were:
Non-Traditional Franchises
- Gold : Carmen Siciliano, Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
- Silver: Juan Arboleda & Paola Montoya, JDI Cleaning Services
- Bronze: Gary Prenevost, FranNet LLC
Traditional Franchises
- Gold: Enright Family, Boston Pizza International Inc.
- Silver: Lorelei Burgess, Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
- Bronze: Elijah Mack-Stirling – Kekuli Café
The CFA Franchisee of the Year Program is sponsored by Shoppers Confidential. For more information visit: 2026 Awards of Excellence – CANADIAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
