New Year’s Eve has come and gone, which means that thousands of Canadians nationwide are flocking to their local gyms looking to fulfill their resolutions. While gyms across the country do indeed see an uptick in membership throughout the late winter months, staying active is not just another flimsy New [read more…]
A couple of years ago, Baskin-Robbins was looking for a great charity partner that aligned with its brand values. For an ice cream franchisor with a focus on family and fun, what better match than an organization providing services to children? In September, this relationship was made concrete with a [read more…]
It’s much easier for customers to find your business if you have a prominent sign with your business name on it out front. The bigger the sign, the better – and the more attractive the sign, the better too. Don’t just assume, however, that your landlord shares your vision of [read more…]
We all know that marketing is a very important part of franchise systems. It is equally important to franchisees and franchisors. As a new franchisee joining an established system, you will want to be aware of what promotional programs your system has and consider their impact on your bottom line, [read more…]
When Fire-Alert Franchising Ltd.’s co-owner Sylvain Houle describes himself as a family man, he’s not kidding. Fire-Alert, a mobile fire protection company specializing in professional and efficient inspections, has been fighting fires for more than 35 years. In 2008, Sylvain’s father Yvan Houle franchised the concept in Ottawa and the [read more…]
For many Canadians, “Four-three-nine-oh-oh-oh-oh Pizza Nova!” is an iconic jingle they know by heart. Beyond the catchy marketing, Pizza Nova is a successful and growing franchise system with 154 locations across Southern Ontario. It got its start 55 years ago, in 1963, with a single location in Toronto. “My father [read more…]
When Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchisee Roxanne Power goes to work in the morning, the scent of lemongrass greets her as she walks in the door, relaxing music plays, and the gentle trickle of running water ushers in another day at the spa. This quiet atmosphere is [read more…]
The first time Jody Anderlich heard about Lice Squad.com was when one of her six kids had lice. “At the time I was providing foster care for four girls and I have two boys of my own. One of the kids had lice and it slowly spread to the rest [read more…]
If there’s one thing that sealed the deal for prospective franchisee Cotie Drinkwater when he was considering investing in a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Canada franchise, it was the people. “The company culture was something I’d never seen before,” he boasts. “I had never seen so many people so happy [read more…]
At first glance breakfast, mini dumpsters, and specialty ice cream don’t seem to have a lot in common. But all three drove small, single location businesses forward and provided the basis for established franchise systems that enjoy success here in Canada and abroad. Humpty’s Restaurants Husband and wife team Don [read more…]
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