Famous Dave’s revamps menu, encourages franchise-specific offerings April 20, 2018 Food-service franchise system Famous Dave’s has added 23 new menu items curated by founder Dave Anderson, who also encourages franchisees to individualize their offerings. + Read More

Massage Addict opens 79th franchise in Toronto Sponsored Massage Addict recently opened its 79th franchise, located at 773 Bathurst Street in Toronto. It is owned by registered massage therapist (RMT) Vic Zabala. + Read More

CarStar adds six Canadian franchises April 20, 2018 Automotive collision repair franchisor CarStar has opened more than 30 new locations across North America so far in 2018, including six in Canada. + Read More

McDonald’s Canada prepares for 25th McHappy Day April 18, 2018 McDonald’s is hosting its 25th annual McHappy Day on May 2 to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The franchisor will donate one dollar to RMHC for every Big Mac, Happy Meal or hot McCafé beverage sold in-store or through McDelivery on Uber Eats. + Read More

Tim Hortons to move headquarters to downtown Toronto April 18, 2018 Tim Hortons will move its head office to downtown Toronto by the end of 2018, after more than 50 years in Oakville, Ont. The new 65,000-square-foot headquarters (HQ) will be located in the Exchange Tower at the First Canadian Place complex. + Read More

Kenworth Ontario PacLease wins Franchise of the Year award April 17, 2018 Commercial truck leasing franchise system PacLease has recognized its Kenworth Ontario unit with the 2017 North American Franchise of the Year award. + Read More

White Spot launches BC’s Own campaign April 17, 2018 British Columbia-based food-service franchise system White Spot has launched ‘BC’s Own,’ a media campaign that focuses on its roots in the province. + Read More