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Star of the screen

Ronnie Dungan
Feb 11 '26
Brand M3dia CEO Antonio Hondo Parente explains how franchisors can drive unit economics with digital displays, kiosks and AI robots…
pizza pizza

So good they named it twice

Ronnie Dungan
Feb 9 '26
Pizza Pizza COO Philip Goudreau outlines how operational excellence is the catalyst for franchise growth across Canada amid rising expectations for training, tech, and customer experience….
Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…

Making a clean start

Ronnie Dungan
Jan 15 '26
Owner Esther Otunyenim and operations director Brenda Igbi reveal how resilience, self-financing, and franchise support shaped their Calgary-based Modern Cleaning launch…
Property Magnet

Property magnet

Ronnie Dungan
Dec 12 '25
Toronto franchise owner Nathan Dautovich explains how brand visibility, hybrid services and market-tested discipline helped his PropertyGuys business grow in one of Canada’s most competitive real estate territories…
Ok Tire 2.0: Driving a new era of franchise growth and collaboration

Ok Tire 2.0: Driving a new era of franchise growth and collaboration

Lisa Raffaele
Nov 14 '25
After more than seven decades as one of Canada’s most established franchise organizations, OK Tire is charting an ambitious new course
Why Oxford Learning is betting big on cognitive learning

Why Oxford Learning is betting big on cognitive learning

Ronnie Dungan
Nov 10 '25
Oxford Learning explains how its cognitive learning model aims beyond grades, focusing on how students think, not just what they know…
Mary Long

Performance of a lifetime

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 24 '25
Star of stage and screen Mary Long, has found one of her most rewarding roles as the owner of a Stagecoach performing arts franchise in Toronto. She told us more about the legacy she has created by providing young people with an opportunity to thrive…
When it comes to the promotional materials market, Fully Promoted is in it to win it, with an offering that mixes flexibility, sustainability and community outreach. We spoke to boss Yousuf Sandeela about his plans to put the name all over the Canadian market…

Becoming promotional

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 22 '25
When it comes to the promotional materials market, Fully Promoted is in it to win it, with an offering that mixes flexibility, sustainability and community outreach. We spoke to boss Yousuf Sandeela about his plans to put the name all over the Canadian market…
Turning “math-magical” learning into a Canadian franchise success

Turning “math-magical” learning into a Canadian franchise success

Akanksha Patil
Sep 11 '25
In 2004, Megha Karia immigrated to Canada from India and quickly faced a challenge familiar to many newcomers: despite her strong background, she couldn’t find work without Canadian experience
Foxy Box: The bold new face of franchising

Foxy Box: The bold new face of franchising

Akanksha Patil
Aug 15 '25
Thirteen years ago, Kyla Dufresne was bartending in Victoria, B.C., juggling late nights, hustling hard, and dreaming even harder. Little did she know that trying to book a waxing appointment could change her life
How Laser Clinics is sharpening its focus on Canada

How Laser Clinics is sharpening its focus on Canada

Ronnie Dungan
Aug 14 '25
Over the last three years Laser Clinics has been disrupting the medical aesthetics industry by building momentum and awareness for the brand in the Canadian market
Big Frog: Amphibious assault

Amphibious assault

Ronnie Dungan
Jul 8 '25
Custom apparel franchise Big Frog is banking on Canadian market growth, personalization trends and a community-first ethos to drive its nationwide expansion plan based on local relationships, low start-up costs, and rapid fulfillment. We spoke to the firm’s President to learn more…