By Roma Ihnatowycz Ivy Siu is not the sort of person to do anything in half measures. So it’s not surprising that when she heard Ricky’s All Day Grill was looking for new franchisees in Red Deer, Alberta, she jumped into her car and drove to one of their existing locations to check it […]

When the founders of the Canadian Franchise Association came together in 1967 to create an organization committed to the growth, enhancement, promotion, and development of franchising in Canada their dreams were big and their task was large. Now in 2017, as the CFA celebrates its 50th anniversary, their hard work has paid off! With over […]

Whether we’re aware of it or not, trends play an important role in our lives. From choosing what restaurant to eat at on Friday night to purchasing the new pair of shoes everyone is wearing, trends help consumers determine what they should invest their time, money, and energy on! The same can be said for […]

  Many people see the start of a new year as a time to set new goals or re-commit to old ones. If you dream of starting down a new career path as a franchised business owner, here are three resolutions you should stick to you as you embark on your franchise search: 1. Explore […]