In 2020, business owners faced mandatory shutdowns due to COVID-19, which severely limited their level of operations. Not surprisingly, these shutdowns were especially hard on small businesses, at...
The franchising industry’s biggest trade show of the year, the annual 2023 IFA Convention, just concluded out in Las Vegas. This means the cheering sound you may be hearing is a war cry of...
This week heralds the arrival of the franchise industry’s most prestigious trade show event of the year – the 63rd annual International Franchise Association (IFA) annual convention, of which...
It’s been quite a year for the franchising industry. Despite the challenges we faced, including rising prices due to inflation, labor shortages, and slower than normal growth, it’s still quite a...
It’s been hard to get around the issue of inflation, as it’s become part of the mainstream news conversation on the state of our economy. Though the data shows it reached a four-decade high of over...
Each year, FranNet hosts its annual Fall Conference – an opportunity for our consultants, vendors, suppliers, and franchise partners to network and find new ways to help entrepreneurs establish...
Every year, FranNet hosts its annual Fall Meeting – a networking event and opportunity for our consultants, vendors, and franchise partners. This year, the meeting was held at the Marriott Downtown...
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...