Franchising is a powerful growth strategy, but not every business is suited for it. As a franchise lawyer, I often counsel entrepreneurs who are eager to expand their brand through franchising

Why franchise brands must turn conference inspiration into continuous, AIpowered learning that actually sticks in the field

I have gladly served in several leadership positions and roles since 1989. In those three phases—frontline, midlevel, and senior leadership positions – I have observed a lot and, equally, experienced a lot

I’ve watched too many smart business owners make the same mistake during a sluggish economy: they panic and slash their marketing budgets across the board. It feels safe. It feels responsible. And it’s often dead wrong

Canadian franchisors eyeing the U.S. market expansion ask a seemingly simple question: how long will this take?

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You bought a system so you would not have to reinvent the wheel. So why are you spending all night trying to redesign it? Let’s talk about letting go

Choosing the right vendors isn’t just about price. It’s about alignment, expertise, and the ability to scale with your brand

Inconsistent training execution drains franchise revenue across your system. AI-powered learning finally closes the performance gap between your best locations and struggling ones

Franchise systems often describe their networks as communities. The internal language celebrates partnership, shared purpose and collaboration

Every December, a lot of franchisors convince themselves business activity stops. But what we have seen is the opposite

Across Canada’s franchise sector, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is prompting brands to rethink how they communicate online. Some believe AI could overwhelm social platforms entirely