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...
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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...
Choosing the Right Location for Your Business
Choosing a location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It can be frustrating as you find a spot that’s perfect in several ways and lacking in several others, so you’ll want to make sure you give yourself plenty of time to search thoroughly.
How to Find Your Perfect Franchise Location
Finding the perfect location for your franchise is an important part of its success. If your business doesn’t rely on a lot of foot or vehicle traffic, then you’re probably better off looking for...
Franchising for Veterans
This Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veteran’s Day. We thought we’d remind our readers of the real definition of this solemn observance. As defined in the website, History.com, “Veterans Day is a U.S. legal...
Critical Questions to Ask a Franchisor
At FranNet, we pride ourselves on making sure that our clients are as prepared as possible when it comes time to connect with representatives from the franchise brands we work with. Most of the...
Costs Associated with Starting a Franchise
Updated October 2024 The cost of buying a franchise will widely vary from franchise to franchise. However, there are several costs to consider that are common to most franchise opportunities. While...
Pulling Off Seasonal Promotions
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...
The Alberta Franchise Act: Provincial Legislation That Protects Franchisees
Updated December 2023 While individual provinces in Canada have the option to create and administer laws related to franchising, there are some parts of the country that don't have any franchising...