Updated April 2026 “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” – Mark Twain While Mark Twain’s iconic advice remains a foundational truth, the way we do business in real estate has evolved. In...
In Canada, the demand for home services has surged, from home care and cleaning to landscaping, pest control, and home maintenance. According to a 2025 industry report, the Canadian home services...
Meet FranNetWho is FranNet? FranNet Consultant Todd Pfister explains what FranNet is and how consultants help people take the leap into business ownership. Similar to an executive headhunter in the...
Updated September 2025 Canada’s Love Affair with Donuts Few things are more Canadian than grabbing a hot cup of coffee and a freshly glazed donut. Whether you call them donuts or doughnuts, they’re...
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Fabio Teixeira Several years ago, with the assistance of Diana Trondsen of FranNet of Houston, Fabio Teixeira made his entrepreneurial plans come true – owning...
Deciding to pursue an entrepreneurial future is a big, life-changing decision. Typically, candidates get to this point one of two ways. They either always dreamed of owning a business of their own,...
You may remember a couple of entrepreneurial alumni who previously worked with Diana Trondsen, Market President and Franchise Consultant of FranNet of Houston - Ryan Mann and his fiancé, Olga...
Updated October 2025 Franchising continues to thrive in Canada, and for good reason. According to Franchise Canada Online, it’s the 12th largest industry nationwide, contributing an estimated $120...
As we sit here speculating if the U.S. is headed into a recession, and, if so, what kind of recession, I find some of my franchise candidates expressing a concern that the flow of business in their...
Before joining FranNet, I was a multi-unit operator for one of the well-known national haircare brands, and I operated salons throughout Southwest Florida. The question I often get asked is: How did...