The use of technology in restaurants May 12, 2020 By Che Baird Tim Hortons attracted attention—and created office debate—with news it would be making its annual Roll Up The Rim To Win contest more environmentally friendly. Changes included the campaign being primarily based online with disposable cups available for the first two weeks of the contest. Customers who... + Read More

Location, location, location: The three most important elements of food franchising success May 11, 2020 Anyone in the food industry will agree that the three most important elements of success in franchising are location, location, and location. Where one chooses to set up their business has a direct, substantial impact on customer inflow, top-line sales, and bottom-line profits. The restaurant’s setting needs to be... + Read More

On today’s menu: Future franchise success May 11, 2020 The food services industry in Canada has been on quite the growth kick. According to Statistics Canada, annual sales of food and beverage services rose 5.2 per cent between 2017 and 2018. + Read More

Ask the Experts: 2020 trends in franchising March 13, 2020 There are several industries that will see tremendous growth in the next five years. + Read More

Just Beginning: International Workplace Group March 13, 2020 International Workplace Group (IWG) has launched its franchise program in Canada which provides a unique opportunity for franchisees to enter the flexible workspace industry. + Read More

Today’s demographics and its impact on modern retail March 13, 2020 Consumer tastes, preferences, and demands are ever-changing. Retailers are faced with difficult choices in meeting the increasingly challenging and uncompromising demands of today’s millennials. + Read More

Finding American brands to invest in February 19, 2020 By Shawn Saraga Imagine opening the first McDonald’s Canada 60 years ago? Or being the premier franchisee of Wendy’s Canada? Canadian franchisees have a long history of investing and bringing U.S. brands to Canada for expansion. Having the vision to seize opportunities requires a certain appetite for risk.... + Read More