{Updated December, 2023} A franchise grand opening is a celebratory event that marks the official launch of a new franchise location. It’s an opportunity for the franchisee to showcase the new...
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How to Navigate a Franchise Renewal Agreement
Franchise renewals have many things to consider. For one, the market might be drastically different then when the initial franchise agreement was signed. Neither the franchisee nor the...
What Your Local Chamber of Commerce Can Do for You
For all our past, present and future franchise owners, we have some more knowledge to share with you and your business. We’d like to delve into what your local Chamber of Commerce can do for you. No...
Explore the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Learning Center
Our month of “New Year, New You” continues, as we aim to provide our budding entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to make the proverbial leap to business ownership of their own. In this...
What you Need to Know About Mobile Franchises in Canada
Not everyone who wants to own a business wants to be confined to a building or store. Sometimes it’s preferable to be able to go to the customers instead. That’s where mobile franchising comes into...
A Look at Provincial Legislation for Protecting Franchisees: Manitoba
So far, we’ve looked at overviews of the franchising legislation of Alberta and British Columbia. These are two of the six provinces within Canada that have legislation specific to franchises. This...
Why Rules are Important for Franchisees
When a budding entrepreneur books an appointment with a qualified FranNet representative, our initial visit includes a consultation which centers on you as a person. What is your personality like?...
Franchise Royalty Fees Explained
When you open a franchise, you will be required to pay some fees to the franchisor for the privilege of using their brand name and continuous support. There will be one-time fees like the initial...
What you Need to Know About Home Services Franchising in Canada
People’s lives are busy these days and that means they don’t always have time to do chores around their homes, such as cleaning, gardening, caring for pets or cleaning their pools. Someone who has...
British Columbia: Provincial Legislation That Protects Franchisees
Updated April 2024 Franchise laws are in the best interests of franchisors and franchisees as they promote fairness and transparency from both parties while supporting the growth and stability of...