The pandemic has redefined many aspects of consumer behaviour, both from a business-to-business (B2B) and a business-to-consumer (B2C) perspective. It has also created one unique condition that will have a …

FranNet Canada invites you to complete our self-directed learning course: Your E2E Journey: From Employee to Entrepreneur! How to find, and research your optimum self-employment Options Who doesn’t love the …

FranNet Featured Franchise Opportunity: We represent over 80 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunity. While this may be of specific interest to …

FranNet Rare Resale Opportunity: We represent over 80 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunity. While this may be of specific interest to …

FranNet Featured Franchise Opportunities: We represent over 80 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunity. While this may be of specific interest to …

FranNet Featured Franchise Opportunities: We represent over 60 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunity. While this may be of specific interest to …

FranNet Featured Franchise Opportunities: We represent over 60 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunity. While this may be of specific interest to …

FranNet Featured Franchise Opportunities: We represent over 60 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunity. While this may be of specific interest to …

FranNet Featured Franchise Opportunities: We represent over 60 franchise concepts and are seeing a high level of interest in the following opportunities.  While these may be of specific interest to …

In the past four years, millennials—those born between 1981 and 1996—have gone from three per cent of my incoming clientele to 20 per cent. Millennials are an emerging force in the …

FranNet research reveals that between 2011 and 2017, female franchise ownership in the US and Canada jumped by 83 percent, while male ownership increased by only 13 percent. This startling …

What are millennials throwing their collective weight at now? The franchise business! For some, it’s because of a desire not to be chained to a desk all day. And many …

Don’t try to fit the business, make the business fit you. Are you one of the millions of Canadians who have been taking stock of your career options this January? …

As the cost of living rises more Canadians are looking for alternative sources of income. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index (CPI) shows price of goods has increased by 16 per …

The Festive Season is now upon us… 2017 was a year of massive change on many fronts… personally, professionally and even politically! The year seems to have passed by with …

Check out my interview with Zane Caplansky on Let’s Eat with Zane Caplansky on CFRB 1010 AM  this past Saturday.  Had the pleasure to share the panel with some great …

If you’re like 80% of Canadians, you’re enamoured by the idea of having your own business. You are likely struggling with a number of factors… What concepts are hot right …

You’ve chosen the franchises that you want to investigate – congratulations – the easy part is over… now what? There are three phases to detailed franchise research, “Franchisor Discussions”, “Validation” …

As I reflected over the holidays about all of the clients I worked with in 2014, and all of the stories I heard, I was amazed at the strong correlation …

Anyone with skills in marketing, operations or management that wants to venture from the corporate world into business ownership should consider purchasing a B2B franchise. B2B transactions make up a …

With the recent consumer focus on living a health conscious lifestyle, investing in a fitness franchise has become a very lucrative business opportunity. Low overhead costs, resistance to seasonality and …

Mobile franchises have been on the rise in the recent years thanks to their numerous perceived benefits. Low startup costs, flexible hours and increased exposure are just a few of …

Business consulting franchises provide consulting services to businesses on various topics including advertising/marketing, sales training and executive coaching, just to name a few. Franchisors in this category often have a …

Franchising is way more than food and retail! There are over 1000 franchise concepts in Canada today covering over 50 different industries, meaning there are a vast number of franchising …

There are currently over 30 million motor vehicles in Canada and this number continues to grow. The average length of time the car remains on the road in our country …

The wide variety of options in the “home improvement” sector of franchising makes this category one of the more popular service-based franchising categories.   There are numerous great opportunities in this …

One of the biggest things to consider when scoping out potential franchises is when the best time to buy is. Many franchises go through ups and downs due to external …

Toronto, ON, October 14th, Gary Prenevost President of FranNet today announced that in addition to being a panellist for the event, he has received the distinguished honour of being chosen …

The ratio of businesses for sale in Toronto to the number of potential business buyers is approximately one seller for every ten buyers. This makes it a real challenge to …

Franchise Industry Expert and President of CanadaFranchiseExpert.ca, Gary Prenevost, was recently featured on Global News where he shared his franchising knowledge with viewers about the recent historic merger between Tim …

If you’re like a lot of people who are trying to figure out which type of franchise to buy, the question “should I use a franchise consultant?” has likely crossed …

If you have been watching the news today, you might have heard that Tim Horton’s Inc. and Burger King have formed the world’s third largest fast food company after the …

Almost all of us relate to owning a vehicle of some sort. When you think about it, and automobile is simply a vehicle to get you from point A to …

One of the most common questions I get is “what franchises are hot right now? Personally I think this is one of the least relevant questions to ask – first …

One of the biggest challenges people have when considering which business to buy, is figuring out how long it will take them to get to the point where they’re earning …

{Video Transcript} One of the things aspiring entrepreneurs often ask me is “how much money can I earn?” Unfortunately, this is a very difficult question to answer because the amount …

While these 10 steps are certainly not an exhaustive list, they do give a good idea of what needs to get done to start pursuing franchise ownership. Step 1) Self …

Every professional athlete has at least one coach; often they have several coaches, each with a specialized area of skill and focus, so that the combined coaching enables the elite …

You are about to enter into a task of researching business opportunities, where the outcome will likely have a profound impact on your future. Some people enter into this research process and realize …

Purchasing a franchise is a major investment decision and not every franchise will be right for every individual. The following list of questions that FranNet and the CFA recommend you …

Following the Proper Search Methodology Looking for the right business takes a significant amount of time and effort; and unfortunately, too many people select a business for the wrong reasons, …

A key factor to success is to first isolate strong franchise systems from weak ones, and then only focus your search on partnering with a strong franchisor. So let’s look …

Consider these 5 Ways to Become an Entrepreneur when considering self-employment Starting from scratch Multi-Level Marketing Buying a franchise Buying an existing business Conversion Franchising – a Hybrid Strategy It …

Franchising, by its nature is a business strategy that is designed to capture and keep disproportionate market share. Success of franchising is that good franchising harnesses the human independence factor. …

Are you looking for a business opportunity? We’re not just talking about any business opportunity here. We’re talking about a proven business opportunity with the potential and demonstrated ability to …

When buying a franchise in Canada, it is important to conduct thorough due diligence, to the point where you can complete a detailed a cost-benefit analysis of the franchise opportunity …

For many people, buying a franchise provides a way to fulfill their lifelong dreams of achieving and exceeding their financial and lifestyle goals. Truthfully, owning a franchise can totally change …

Owning a profitable business can do wonders for your financial health. However, the stress involved in market research, identifying unique opportunities and finally getting the business up and running is …

Over the past few years the amount of people who have become interested in self-employment has doubled to tripled – 10 years ago only about 10% of job seekers were …

The best Canadian franchises are not always the franchise systems with the biggest brands are most locations, instead, they are franchised businesses that demonstrate a proven track record of success, …

Are you looking for a Canadian franchise business opportunity? Buying into one of the best franchises in Canada provides you with an excellent opportunity to successfully run a business that’s …

Over the last several years there have been significant changes to corporate employment in Canada – jobs have been offshored or shifted back to U.S. head offices; we’ve gone from …

What to Expect From the Canadian Franchise Industry in 2014 Quick — name the first three businesses that pop in your head when you hear the word “franchise.” Did you …

Terrilynne Young spotted a big hole in the way health care equipment was sold, and Gary Prenevost helped her find the right business to fill the need Terrilynne Young wanted …

FranNet survey shows franchises outperform other businesses by 42% While not all franchises are successful, most franchises have strong success rates and typically outperform mom and pop businesses. Learn more.

Sharon Herrnstein wanted to take advantage of her marketing background — and she was also intrigued by franchising. Gary Prenevost helped her find a perfect fit. Sharon Herrnstein was at …

Avoid Common Pitfalls and Turn Your Franchise Purchase Into a Successful Career There are more than 1,200 systems operating in Canada, operating in 80 different industries. As you explore Canadian …

JF Thibault consulted with FranNet franchise broker Gary Prenevost to see if franchising would be the right fit for him. When JF Thibault’s job as human resources specialist for a …

When Leslie Greene realized her business passion and it wasn’t something on Gary Prenevost’s franchise roster, the help kept on coming Leslie Greene may be the happiest person ever to …

Jeff Trudeau found a business he loved with help from Canadian franchise advisor Gary Prenevost Jeff Trudeau can’t say enough good about Gary Prenevost and how he changed his life …

The Canadian franchise industry is large, diverse and growing. More than 1,200 different franchise concepts are already offered in Canada. Here are some Canadian franchising statistics.

What are the best Canadian Franchises to Purchase? Researching franchises can feel a little bit like Speed Dating — you’re looking for that special company that you’re willing to spend …

5 Things You’ll Need to Qualify to Buy a Franchise The best Canadian franchises won’t partner with just anyone, they are looking for people who have the right experience, personality …