Unusual Franchises: Discovery Map International May 9, 2018 By Peter Saunders First developed in 1974 for Vermont’s ski resort towns, Discovery Map International is—as the name might suggest—a franchise system that prints customized maps for tourists and earns its revenue through local advertising. + Read More

M&M Food Market rebrands and revamps Top Franchise For more than 37 years, M&M has helped Canadians put delicious meals on the table by offering consumers easy-to-prepare, top-quality foods and personalized customer service. The brand has become Canada’s leading retailer of frozen foods, offering more than 400 items in over 340 locations across the country. + Read More

Meet the Franchisor: Nelson Lang of Pita Pit May 2, 2018 By Peter Saunders When Nelson Lang co-founded Pita Pit in 1995 near Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., he had spotted an opportunity to provide healthier food options to hungry students, rather than the greasy fast food to which they were accustomed. + Read More

Doing more with Just Junk May 1, 2018 By Gareth Roberts When I was growing up, my dad was a big believer in perseverance. He always said, “If you love your job, it’ll be hard work.” As a Just Junk franchisee in Toronto, I can attest to that adage. Since buying my franchise in 2008, I’ve spent a... + Read More

Geared for growth at Carstar April 30, 2018 By Rick Francoeur I started my first business when I was 12 years old and looking to buy a dirt bike. I teamed up with my little brother, Daryl, and we started doing yard maintenance and lawn cleanup for our neighbours. We were young, but seemed to have a knack... + Read More

Learning to grow with Tutor Doctor April 26, 2018 By Barry and Teresa Johnston We recently bought an existing Tutor Doctor franchise with a territory covering British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. Not only does the concept have a strong personal connection for us, but its recent rebranding has helped position us for a whole new level of growth and success. + Read More

Copper Branch offers wholesome change April 25, 2018 By Trish Paterson If you had asked me 30 years ago how I would be spending my retirement, I never would have predicted I would be a multi-unit franchisee for a vegan quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, working alongside head office to strengthen and build the brand in the Ontario market. + Read More