By Rakesh Sharma After spending three years running my own small business, I already knew entrepreneurship was the right path for me when I came across an opportunity to buy a Trade Secrets franchise in Scarborough in 2016.
By Peter Saunders Nearly 40 years after they met, Sue and Trevor Dwyer investigated franchise opportunities and, with a heart for people, a love of cars, and a drive to succeed, felt Tint World’s automotive styling centre concept was the perfect fit for them.
By Peter Saunders This summer, Canada was struck by a robot invasion, of sorts, when Reis & Irvy’s began rolling out its franchise units across the country.
By Sebastian Fuschini Q: What types of initial and ongoing support from a franchisor are the most important to a first-time franchisee? A: Starting up a business can be daunting. For a first-time franchisee, especially, support from the franchisor is key. A good franchisor will offer support in many...
By Elizabeth Dulberger Q: How can new franchisees establish a positive work culture in their business? A: What a gift it is to get to start a new franchise! This is a wonderful opportunity to build a strong culture by identifying and defining the values you want for your...
By Peter Saunders Carmelo Marsala struggled with authority since his adolescence, knowing he wanted to start his own business one day. An early experience as a franchisee motivated him to become a franchisor, as he founded Spray-Net to fill an unmet need in the residential exterior painting industry.
By Peter Saunders In the summer of 2017, when it became clear the families being evacuated during British Columbia’s wildfires would be unable to return home for weeks, Canadian retail franchisor Pet Valu donated $100,000 worth of products to Four Paws Food Bank and the Prince George Humane Society.
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