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Yesterday was Halloween, the spookiest day of the year for young trick or treaters. Quick quiz—did you happen to run any type of promotion for your customers to play off of this holiday? No...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

Joining a good franchise is like joining a family. You’ll be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed and you’ll have a great support system in place to help you succeed. However, your...

What are Blue Laws? Blue Laws are laws that prohibit people from partaking in certain activities on Sundays such as shopping. These laws originated back in colonial New England preventing certain...

Any prospective franchisee or small business owner has to develop a business plan for their new entrepreneurial vision. But what may be less obvious is the need to periodically check in with the...

Here’s a hypothetical situation for you. You’ve spent a successful career in Corporate America. You’ve been promoted multiple times, given more responsibility and eventually landed in a...