In just a little over a week, our nation will celebrate the annual President’s Day holiday. The third Monday of the month, this year falling on Feb. 19, marks an annual tradition in which America...
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Border Business Report Interviews FranNet Consultant Claudia Lardizabal
If you're wondering how FranNet helps people in a career change or those considering business ownership, check out this recent podcast featuring our very own franchise consultant, Claudia...
The Importance of Having Strong Corporate Culture in Franchising
Every business has a culture, whether it is carefully cultivated or whether it forms of its own volition. While it’s virtually impossible to force a culture onto a business, owners and managers can...
Is This The Year You Become A Franchise Entrepreneur?
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? Typically after the holiday season,...
The Art of Dealing with Customer Complaints
There are few who would argue that, as a society, we’re living in an entitled universe. We expect things to be perfect—especially when it comes to the exchange of currency for goods and services....
Finding the Best Franchise: Are You Missing the Gold?
“I wouldn’t want to own a cleaning service,” said one potential franchise owner. “That’s a dirty job.” This is one example of a comment franchise consultants at FranNet hear about business such as...
What is a Franchise Grand Opening?
{Updated December, 2023} A franchise grand opening is a celebratory event that marks the official launch of a new franchise location. It’s an opportunity for the franchisee to showcase the new...
How to Navigate a Franchise Renewal Agreement
Franchise renewals have many things to consider. For one, the market might be drastically different then when the initial franchise agreement was signed. Neither the franchisee nor the...
A Look at Provincial Legislation for Protecting Franchisees: Ontario
Updated July 2024 Similar to other franchising laws in Canada, the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure) is designed to create a level playing field between the franchisor and franchisee while...
What Your Local Chamber of Commerce Can Do for You
Updated March 2026 “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford That quote perfectly captures the purpose of a local chamber of commerce. For business...
