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,...
Canadian Franchises
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...
Trends for 2018: Franchises led by millennials and women poised to grow despite minimum wage hike and SME tax reforms
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 cent over the...
What you Need to Know About Mobile Franchises in Canada
Not everyone who wants to own a business wants to be confined to a building or store. Sometimes it’s preferable to be able to go to the customers instead. That’s where mobile franchising comes into...
A Look at Provincial Legislation for Protecting Franchisees: Manitoba
Updated June 2024 Like all franchising laws in Canada, The Franchises Act in Manitoba is meant to level the playing field between franchisor and franchisee while promoting cooperation and...
British Columbia: Provincial Legislation That Protects Franchisees
Updated April 2024 Franchise laws are in the best interests of franchisors and franchisees as they promote fairness and transparency from both parties while supporting the growth and stability of...
The Alberta Franchise Act: Provincial Legislation That Protects Franchisees
Updated December 2023 While individual provinces in Canada have the option to create and administer laws related to franchising, there are some parts of the country that don't have any franchising...
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...
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...
Breaking Down Deposits for Future Franchisee
When newcomers approach franchising for the first time, franchise deposits are common causes for concern. Because self-starting doesn’t impose these up-front fees on the entrepreneur, some people...
