The rise of a smarter mortgage brokerage model
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The rise of a smarter mortgage brokerage model

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Mar 18 '26
The mortgage industry is enormous, stable, and quietly entrepreneurial. Yet most people exploring business ownership rarely consider it, according to Haystax Mortgage 
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Fostering franchise excellence: Celebrating the CFA members recognized as part of the Elite Franchise 100

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Mar 11 '26
The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in 2026. Nearly half of Canadians, 46 per cent, say they’re interested in starting their own business within the next year…
Entering the medical aesthetics industry as a franchisee: What matters most
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Entering the medical aesthetics industry as a franchisee: What matters most

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Feb 13 '26
The medical aesthetics industry continues to attract strong interest from prospective franchisees across Canada
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International franchise spotlight: UAE

Stuart Wood
Mar 19 '26
BusinessesForSale.com’s Stuart Wood investigates how the franchise market is developing in the UAE, and what Canadian franchisors can learn from it.
How to avoid the most expensive mistakes first-time franchise owners make

How to avoid the most expensive mistakes first-time franchise owners make

Alex Batinic CFE
Mar 13 '26
Franchising continues to attract professionals seeking greater control over their income, lifestyle flexibility, and long-term wealth creation
To disclose, or not to disclose, that is the question

To disclose, or not to disclose, that is the question

Gregory M. Prekupec
Mar 10 '26
Ontario’s Arthur Wishart Act (AWA) mandates that franchisors deliver a comprehensive Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) at least 14 days before signing or payment
The first 90 days after signing: Building U.S. franchisee support that prevents problems

The first 90 days after signing: Building U.S. franchisee support that prevents problems

Tom Spadea
Mar 9 '26
For many Canadian franchisors entering the United States, the first signed franchise agreement feels like the hard part
The American franchise act: what Canadian franchisors should be watching in the United States

The American franchise act: what Canadian franchisors should be watching in the United States

Victor Turcanu
Mar 5 '26
Canadian franchisors operating in, or contemplating expansion into, the United States should be paying close attention to the status of the American Franchise Act (the “AFA”), a bipartisan bill currently before the U.S Congress.
Five real reasons business owners consider franchising their brand

Five real reasons business owners consider franchising their brand

Mila Kuzmicka
Mar 2 '26
Franchising is not the right move for every business, but when it is approached strategically and built on a solid operational foundation, it can become a very effective growth model
The hidden barrier to small business growth in Canada

The hidden barrier to small business growth in Canada

Martin Morris
Feb 17 '26
Canada’s next generation of national brands isn’t being dreamed up in boardrooms. It’s being built on main streets and in local communities…
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Franchise development trends & lead generation strategies shaping 2026

Steve Buors
Feb 11 '26
Franchise development is poised for one of the most dynamic periods in recent memory
The Importance of Franchise Advocacy: Why we advocate on behalf of our industry—and how you can help

The Importance of Franchise Advocacy: Why we advocate on behalf of our industry—and how you can help

Derek Robertson
Jan 26 '26
In 2025, our industry was the 12th largest in the country, projected to contribute $133.3 billion to Canada’s GDP and employ nearly 2 million Canadians!







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