A General Security Agreement (GSA) is a legal document that grants the lender a security interest in the borrower's personal property or assets as collateral for a loan. Collateral could include...
Canadian Franchises
Cleaning Franchises in Canada [Trends and Facts]
A cleaning business provides cleaning services in exchange for payment to various types of customers. Services provided include cleaning of offices, homes, shops, schools, equipment, and more. Types...
CEBA Loan Payments: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Management
⚠️ Important Update: As of January 19, 2024, new CEBA loan repayment terms are in effect. If your business hasn't repaid its loan, you may now be accruing interest. Make sure you understand your new...
The Future of Canadian Franchising: What to Expect in 2024
In 2023, Canada’s economy began to slow down due to factors such as rising interest rates and a challenging labour pool. Despite these difficulties, the Canadian franchise industry has continued to...
Low Cost Franchises in Canada – What to Expect
While there are pros and cons to every franchise opportunity, the franchising industry has proven to be an integral part of Canada’s economy. It represents a $120+ billion industry, making it the...
How to Buy a Franchise in Canada as an Immigrant
Franchising is a booming industry in Canada representing $120 billion. While it’s the twelfth largest industry in Canada, it is the second largest franchise industry in the world (CFA). Canada...
What is the Cost of Starting a Franchise in Canada?
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there isn't a simple answer to this question. That’s because the cost of starting a franchise in Canada widely varies depending on the brand, industry, and...
What is Franchise Development?
Franchise development refers to the strategic process through which a franchisor expands and grows its franchise system. It can either be the process of converting an idea into a franchise from...
What is a Piggyback Franchise?
For anyone interested in purchasing a franchise, it’s important to understand common franchising terms, one of which is “Piggyback Franchising” or “Combination Franchising”. Definition of a...
Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBF) – Everything You Need to Know
Are you considering franchise ownership but wondering how you’re going to obtain financing? Fortunately, it’s in the Canadian government’s best interest to support business growth in the country,...