As we all increasingly recognise the importance of inclusivity and diversity, businesses and educational institutions must rise to the occasion to create environments where everyone is valued and celebrated for their talents. At Stagecoach Performing Arts, these principles are not just buzzwords but core values that guide its franchise system, teaching methods and interactions with… Continue reading The power of inclusivity and diversity in a franchise system
What happens when you mix the interests and educational needs of primary and secondary school children with the entrepreneurial spirit of franchise ownership? The Engineering for Kids and School is Easy brands! “While we serve markets with some of top educational systems in the world, we still see an insatiable desire from educators, parents and… Continue reading Tutoring and STEM Education Booms Fuel Engineering for Kids and School is Easy Growth
One of Canada’s most popular family-style restaurant chains, Ricky’s All Day Grill, is opening a brand new location in Camrose, AB, conveniently located on Hwy. 13 (5606 48th Avenue). Previously a long-time Humpty’s restaurant location, Ricky’s is pleased to add Camrose to their long list of highly popular Alberta and Saskatchewan family-style restaurants. This new… Continue reading Ricky’s Restaurants Opens New Location in Camrose, AB
The teacher shortage in the U.S. and Canada isn’t due to an aging workforce focused on retirement. It isn’t from major layoffs. They are quitting. Low pay, burnout, lack of support, political games and the requirement to be more than an educator are driving teachers away from their profession, but they aren’t leaving… Continue reading Former Teachers Find Professional Homes as Kumon Instructors
Phil Connor and Cole Seitz were like anyone else looking for work in the city. Connor in Toronto, and Seitz in Edmonton, were both intrigued by what their local franchised junk removal service JUSTJUNK® had to offer. The work was physical, which they liked, but also promised interaction with different people every day providing them… Continue reading Franchisees find security in JUSTJUNK® Franchise
Like many emerging franchise owners, Craig Jooste started his home services business, The Local Handyman Group, out of a personal unmet need. When he and his wife Kristen struggled to find reliable handyman services for their own home, Kristen encouraged Craig to seize the opportunity to address the gap they saw in the market. Soon… Continue reading The Local Handyman Group owner becomes a franchise pro: How Craig Jooste grew one to 20+ locations in less than 3 years
Sam Primucci looks back on his career and life, sums up his work ethic in four key values Every June, people ask me for comments on my Italian heritage. Do I value it? How has it shaped me? In what ways? The reality is, I recognize the value of my Italian roots every day… Continue reading It all boils down to values
Franchising has long since moved from its original roots in fast food and automotive services. Today, virtually everything we use or consume is associated with a franchise system of one type or another before it reaches the end user. Tangible and intangible franchises embrace both the exotic and the mundane and it might be said… Continue reading Is that a franchise?
It isn’t uncommon for 10th grade students to enter Krishnan Venkatraman’s Kumon Centre in Ontario not knowing how to add without using their fingers. They are not isolated incidents, either – it’s becoming more common. “There’s a fundamental flaw with what’s going on with the school systems,” he said. “But it’s not insurmountable.… Continue reading The Kumon Method Can Help Close Canadian Student Education Gap
With its quirky style, tasty snacks, and enthusiastic people, BeaverTails Canada is the sweetest topper to a magical Sunday afternoon. The company started in 1978, when a Killaloe, Ontario couple started selling pastries at the local Arts fair. After getting established at Ottawa’s ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal Skateway, the pastries were well on… Continue reading BeaverTails Canada Seeks Magical Places and Fun-Loving Faces
