KFC Canada announced today that they are exploring eco-friendly alternatives for their world-famous buckets. The sustainability commitment will have KFC testing new innovative materials that are both consumer-friendly and a win for the environment, starting with a bamboo fiber poutine bucket in early 2020. “The KFC bucket is one of [read more…]
Cricket Property Management (Cricket) is further expanding their reach across Canada with the addition of a new franchise location in Saskatchewan. The new location will enable the company to manage rental properties in Saskatoon and surrounding areas. “We are pleased to announce the expansion of the Cricket franchise into Saskatchewan [read more…]
The Canadian-based company, Booster Juice, is turning 20 on November 13th and is teaming up with one of their long-standing charities, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), to give back while celebrating their accomplishments. Dale Wishewan, President and CEO of Booster Juice opened the first location in Sherwood Park, Alberta, [read more…]
Dine Brands International announces an agreement with Minhas Holdings to bring the IHOP brand to exclusive locations in the Greater Toronto Area. The agreement calls for 15 new IHOP locations over seven years. The first location is expected to open mid-year 2020. The new locations are expected to create approximately [read more…]
Subway® Canada is championing the importance of children having access to food at lunch time with the launch of a new national hunger initiative, Never Miss Lunch™. Beginning on World Sandwich Day, November 3rd, Subway® Canada will launch a program in partnership with Food Banks Canada to raise awareness and [read more…]
Founded in 1963, Toronto-based Pizza Nova is a family-operated business and has over 140 locations in Southern Ontario. Since 1998 the Support Office, Call Centre and Distribution Centre have been located at 2247 Midland Avenue. The Distribution Centre will be taking over the entire space at 2247 Midland Avenue. 1260 [read more…]
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The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is focused on promoting excellence in Canadian franchising, and this November/December issue shines a spotlight on the best and brightest who are exemplifying excellence throughout the nation, including best-in-class systems and flourishing franchisees. The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising recognize excellence in franchise operations [read more…]
Many people contribute to a charitable cause without ever seeing firsthand how the efforts are helping those in need. But last year, Dani DePetrillo, chief operating officer of Right at Home Canada, which provides in-home care and support, got to witness something “tremendous.” DePetrillo was in Costa Rica as part [read more…]
Prospective franchisees can understandably find the task of reviewing a disclosure package daunting, if only because of the sheer mass of paper. In fact, when the Ontario government first enacted the Arthur Wishart Act (Ontario’s franchise legislation), the Act required that disclosure documents be delivered either in person or by [read more…]
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