Updated January, 2025 When it comes to owning a franchise in Canada, there are various models to choose from. A traditional owner-operator franchise model is when the franchisee is involved in...
Canadian Franchises
Vancouver Entrepreneur Provides Home Organization and Storage Solutions
On path to business ownership, Terry Yakiwchuk finds Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage franchise Terry Yakiwchuk spent more than 30 years in sales and logistics at a soft drink manufacturer....
Local Entrepreneur Provides Commercial and Residential Restoration Services
Pat Jacob opens PuroClean Restoration of Winnipeg East At 19 years old, Pat Jacob joined a leading grocery and merchandise retailer. He worked for the company for 29 years, spending the last 15...
You Found a Franchise to Investigate – Now What?
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”,...
The Harsh Reality of Corporate Employment Patterns in Canada: ‘Work more, with less, for less’ syndrome!
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 of themes from so many of my clients. I’ve...
Evaluating B2B Franchises to Ensure Success
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...
Things You Need to Consider before Buying a Fitness Franchise in Canada
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...
An Additional Informational Article on Franchise Takes the Café Concept on the Road
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 the reasons that...
What You Need to Consider When Investing in a Business Consulting Franchise
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...
The Pros and Cons of Franchise Ownership
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...