By Steven Ng As the child of two restaurant franchisees, I was already well-versed in the industry when I purchased my first Edo Japan franchise in 2005. Fourteen years later, I own five locations across Calgary with dreams of opening many more in the future.
By Frank Deluca From foot traffic, to site inspections, to lease negotiations, there are many factors food-service franchisees must keep in mind when selecting a location for their business.
By Wayne Maillet There are some great franchise opportunities available in the food industry and there are also a few poor choices, but how can one tell the difference? What should a potential franchisee consider and look for in a food franchise system?
By Peter Snell When working with restaurant franchisors and franchisees, new prospects are often surprised by, or underprepared for, the “secret ingredients” the industry adds to franchise agreements and disclosure documents. It is imperative the franchisee takes the time to review the documents they are given before they enter...
By Samantha Ashenhurst Breaking a habit is tough work—no one knows that better than Meridee Hlokoff. In 2006, after smoking for half of her life, Hlokoff tried laser therapy (a form of alternative medicine) to kick the habit and was blown away by the treatment’s effectiveness.
By Angela Marseglia I was five years out of teachers’ college when my friend, Patricia Ewing, suggested we buy an Oxford Learning franchise together in Toronto’s east end. Now, 20 years later, I own multiple franchises and I can’t imagine any other career.
By Michael Murphy-Brown I think the drive to keep on pushing can take a person far. So, when I got the chance to buy an existing LeakPro franchise in my hometown of Vancouver, B.C., in January 2013, I leapt at the opportunity to put my skills to the test.
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