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Canadian Franchise Association Announces
2012 Franchisees’ Choice Designees
(Toronto, ON) April 5, 2012… The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) (www.cfa.ca) announced the recipients of the 2012 Franchisees’ Choice designation on April 2, 2012 at a gala awards presentation during the CFA National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the second year for the annual Franchisees’ Choice designation program.
The Franchisees’ Choice designees are CFA member franchise systems who voluntarily took part in an independently-administered survey. Their franchisees were asked to rate the franchisor in key areas of the franchise business model, including the franchisee selection process; franchisee Information package; leadership; business planning and marketing; training and support; ongoing operations; and the relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. In order to qualify for this designation, a minimum of 10% of a brand’s franchisees must participate. In many cases, franchisee responses were significantly higher.
“The true strength of a franchise system lies in the mutually-rewarding relationship between a franchisor and its franchisees,” says Lorraine McLachlan, CFA President and Chief Executive Officer. “Being a Franchisees’ Choice designee is a high honour because the high rankings in franchisee satisfaction come directly from the franchisees themselves.”
In the due diligence process of investigating a franchise opportunity, speaking with existing franchisees about the opportunity being explored is essential. For prospective franchisees, the Franchisees’ Choice designation identifies that a franchise brand has received solid endorsement and ratings from its franchisees. The 2012 Franchisees’ Choice designees are representative of the spectrum of franchise opportunities and the diversity and excellence of CFA members.
Regardless of any awards or recognitions a franchise system may receive, CFA strongly recommends that prospective franchisees conduct thorough due diligence. CFA offers an array of products and events for prospective franchisees, including FranchiseCanada magazine, the annual FranchiseCanada Directory, the CFA website, and The Franchise Show, Canada’s largest franchise-only tradeshow held across Canada.
Click here for more information about the CFA Awards Program and the Franchisees’ Choice designation.
The 2012 Franchisees’ Choice Designees are (in alphabetical order) :
| Franchise System |
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Industry Category |
| ActionCOACH Canada |
Business Consultants / Services / Training |
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| Aussie Pet Mobile of Canada |
Home Based Businesses |
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| Boston Pizza International Inc |
Food - Restaurants / Dining Rooms |
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| Budget Blinds® |
Home - Decorations / Furnishings |
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| Cap-it International Inc |
Automotive & Truck Services / Products / Rentals |
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| CertaPro Painters |
Home - Improvement / Renovation / Restoration |
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| COBS Bread |
Food - Baked Goods / Coffee / Donuts |
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| Comfort Keepers |
Seniors / Home Care & Services |
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| Computer Troubleshooters Canada |
Computers / Software / Internet |
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| Concierge Home Services |
Home Based Businesses |
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| Edo Japan |
Food - Quick Service Restaurants |
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| Grade Learning |
Educational Products & Services |
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| Grade Math Programs |
Educational Products & Services |
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| Home Instead Senior Care |
Seniors / Home Care & Services |
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| JustJunk.com |
Commercial/Residential Services |
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| Lemon Heaven |
Food - Quick Service Restaurants |
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| Liberty Tax |
Accounting / Tax Services |
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| Lice Squad Canada Inc. |
Children’s Products & Services |
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| Liquid Capital Canada Corp. |
Financial / Cash Services |
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| Maaco Systems Canada, Inc |
Automotive & Truck Services / Products / Rentals |
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| Mary Brown’s Inc. |
Food - Quick Service Restaurants |
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| Massage Addict |
Health / Fitness / Nutrition |
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| Merry Maids of Canada |
Home - Maid / Cleaning Services |
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| Nurse Next Door Home Care Services |
Seniors / Home Care & Services |
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| Pak Mail Centers (Canada) Ltd |
Printing / Copying / Shipping |
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| Pizza Nova |
Food - Quick Service Restaurants |
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| Print Three Franchising Corporation |
Printing / Copying / Shipping |
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| PropertyGuys.com Inc. |
Real Estate |
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| PuroClean |
Commercial / Residential Services |
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| Sangster’s Health Centres |
Health / Fitness / Nutrition |
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| Sign-A-Rama |
Sign Products & Services |
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| Symposium Café |
Food - Restaurants / Dining Rooms |
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| The Grounds Guys |
Lawn & Garden Supplies / Services |
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| Two Men and a Truck |
Commercial / Residential Services |
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| UCMAS Canada Inc. |
Educational Products & Services |
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| WATCH IT! |
Retail |
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| Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada Inc |
Food - Quick Service Restaurants |
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