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
The QSR franchise that looks like a brand but behaves like a product distributor
Sean Goldsmith
Jun 18 '26
A sharp-looking food concept can still be a poor franchise investment if the real money is made upstream. Sean Goldsmith of GROE Global explains what buyers need to ask before signing
The co-branding trap: Alex’s top five tips for protecting your franchise real estate
Alex Batinic CFE
Jun 16 '26
As commercial real estate costs soar, more franchisors are turning to co-branding to cut overheads. But what looks ideal on a spreadsheet can quickly become an operational nightmare. Alexandra Batinic CFE shares five tips for making it work
Why no two franchisees are the same, and how smart franchisors adapt
Mark Scott
Jun 12 '26
No two franchisees view the same opportunity in exactly the same way. Mark Scott, partner at PartnerWise Franchise, explains why understanding individual differences is one of the most important skills a franchisor can develop
Why you should care if a franchise is active in its national franchise association
Ken LeBlanc
Jun 11 '26
Before you invest, look beyond membership and ask how deeply the franchisor participates in the CFA, IFA and the wider franchise community. Ken LeBlanc, chief executive of PropertyGuys.com, explains why engagement is the signal that matters most
Digital progress still needs a human heartbeat
Lisa Stead
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
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
Why the home services industry is booming
Colin Sprake
Jun 3 '26
Corporate professionals are flocking to home services for stable, recession-resistant work that AI cannot replace
The Merits of Owning and Leading a Franchise
Kevin Wayne Johnson
Jun 1 '26
For entrepreneurs across Canada, franchising represents a powerful intersection of independence and support
The AI gap is already here. BDC just made the math harder to ignore.
Lamar Vandusen
May 28 '26
BDC’s $500m LIFT programme signals that the cost of waiting on AI is already higher than the cost of starting
Why performing arts franchises are becoming future skills studios
Lisa Stead
May 21 '26
Performing arts franchises are evolving into future skills studios, delivering confidence, communication and self-belief for children
The truth about “passive” franchise investments: what actually works and what doesn’t
Shawn Saraga
May 19 '26
“Passive income” is one of the most overused and misunderstood phrases in franchising. I can’t tell you how many pitches I’ve seen where a brand claims you can “own a business without working in it.”
