Halloween is almost upon us and that means all the scary things that haunt your nightmares come into the real world to torment you. (Also, kids getting lots of candy, but we’re here to concentrate...
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How to Prepare Your Franchise Business for a Natural Disaster
As the recent tornadoes in Ottawa and Gatineau have proven, disasters can strike at any moment. Flooding, ice storms, hurricanes, blizzards, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires and any other natural...
Get to Know: Jim Malcolm, of Enviro-Master Services
Jim Malcolm is Colorado’s Master Franchisee for Enviro-Master Services. His successful operation, begun just two short years ago, is rapidly approaching $1 million in sales, and he got there because...
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...
What Do Franchise Area Developers Do?
A franchise area developer’s role is to introduce the franchise into a larger region than just a standard franchise territory. Franchise area developers agree to develop multiple units, so sometimes...
7 Characteristics of a Strong Franchise
It’s true that franchising has promising success rates, but it’s also true that not all franchises are created equal and not all franchises are a good investment. With that said, franchising can...
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...
Last Day to Sign Up: Free Workshop on Starting Your Own Business
Today is the last day to sign up for the free workshop on starting your own business. For a recap, you will learn proven strategies for starting your own business, while reducing the risks of going...