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What to Ask Current Franchisees When You’re Thinking About Joining a Franchise
As part of your due diligence when researching franchises, you should ask current franchisees in the system about their experiences. In provinces that have franchise legislation that requires...
Understanding the Difference Between Traditional, Non-traditional, Mobile, and Home-Based Franchise Units
A franchise is a franchise is a franchise, right? Not exactly. Many franchises have a single format like a physical, standalone store, while other franchises have a variety of options to choose...
How to Choose a Franchise: A Guide to Getting Started
Updated July 2025 With thousands of franchise opportunities available across 90+ industries—from food service and fitness to home improvement and education—it’s no wonder many aspiring entrepreneurs...
What you Need to Know About Health and Beauty Franchising in Canada
Being fit and healthy and looking good are things that will always remain important to people, which is why the health and beauty industry is always a good bet to get involved in. Fortunately for...
Franchise Financing Options—Where Do You Stand?
If you’re finally considering crossing over onto the path of becoming your own boss, you aren’t alone if you’re worried about how you’re going to pay for the privilege. While there are over 3,000...
Understanding Franchise Relationship Structures
Franchising, at its core, is a way for a company to expand and distribute its products or services. In “Traditional Franchising,” product manufacturers use a downstream distribution system to get...
Different Leadership Styles: Advantages & Disadvantages
Updated September 2025 What makes a great leader? Ask ten different people, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. That’s because leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different leadership...
Buying 3 Instead of 1: The Case for Multi-Unit Ownership
In this edition of FranNet’s blog, we pose a thought-provoking item for your proposed entrepreneurial agenda. If you’re able to buy a franchise, should you consider buying three instead of one?...
How to Negotiate a Franchise Agreement
Updated September 2024 A franchise agreement is a legal contract between a franchisor and franchisee that outlines the terms and conditions under which the franchisee can operate using the...
