Canadian Franchise

Minuteman Press Moose Jaw Co-Owner Roy LaBuick Receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Service in Saskatchewan

Roy LaBuick, second-generation co-owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Moose Jaw, SK, was honoured to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal at The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – 70 Years of Service event held in Regina on Nov. 8, 2022. At the event, Roy was joined by his wife Shannon along with his… Continue reading Minuteman Press Moose Jaw Co-Owner Roy LaBuick Receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Service in Saskatchewan

OAKSCALE AND TGP PARTNER TO BRING STUFFED VEGAN COOKIE BRAND FLOOZIE COOKIES TO THE U.S. AND CANADA 

Pandemic-Born Stuffed Cookie Brand Created by Noted Pastry Chef Kimberly Lin Has Quickly Amassed a Passionate Following and Now Eyes Nearly 100 North American Sites in Five Years Oakscale, a leading developer helping emerging franchise brands scale to reach their full potential, announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with TGP International, an… Continue reading OAKSCALE AND TGP PARTNER TO BRING STUFFED VEGAN COOKIE BRAND FLOOZIE COOKIES TO THE U.S. AND CANADA 

The Top 5 Franchise Digital Marketing Trends for 2023

Steve Buors

Based on our work with hundreds of franchise systems around the world, we have identified several trends that we expect will have a significant impact on digital marketing for franchise organizations in 2023. Note that we are not suggesting that franchise organizations abandon fundamental marketing tactics in favor of the “newest thing.” Rather, our advice… Continue reading The Top 5 Franchise Digital Marketing Trends for 2023

Franchisee Highlight

  Starting your own business can feel like an insurmountable task. Between business plans and marketing strategies, to procurement, staffing and more, finding success as your own boss can take a lot of time, money and effort to achieve. While some Canadians may be cautious of the uncertainty associated with owning their own business, franchising… Continue reading Franchisee Highlight

13 + Marketing Questions to ask before you buy a Franchise

Franchise opportunities are seemingly endless these days! From food trucks to health services and everything in between, if you like the idea of being your own boss, there are many options to explore.  Before investing your hard-earned cash in a franchise, there are many questions you should ask of yourself and the company. While prospective… Continue reading 13 + Marketing Questions to ask before you buy a Franchise

Fitness Brand P.volve Sets Sights On Opening Studios in All 10 Canadian Provinces

The hybrid-model company that is teaching people to expect more from their fitness, is comingto Canada, with its first franchise agreement signed for Victoria, British Columbia.In the five years since the brand’s inception, P.volve has started a fitness revolution. Thecompany, founded in 2017 by Rachel Katzman, who was experiencing pain from high-intensityworkouts, focuses on a… Continue reading Fitness Brand P.volve Sets Sights On Opening Studios in All 10 Canadian Provinces

SOLA SALONS ACCELERATES CANADA EXPANSION

Leading Salon Studio Franchise Signs Four Development Agreements to Open Nine New Locations Across Canada; Joins Canadian Franchise Association with Plans to Attend CFA Convention Sola Salons, the world’s largest and fastest growing salon studios franchise, announced today the signing of four franchise development agreements that will expand its presence in key territories across Ontario,… Continue reading SOLA SALONS ACCELERATES CANADA EXPANSION

#1 Mexican Fast Casual Franchise QDOBA Sees Explosive Growth

QDOBA Mexican Eats® (QDOBA) has long been a key player in the fast casual franchising space. Voted the #1 Mexican Fast Casual Franchise for the fourth consecutive year by USA Today 10 Best, it’s no surprise that the brand continues to sign multi-unit development deals. This includes recently closing the largest deal in its history… Continue reading #1 Mexican Fast Casual Franchise QDOBA Sees Explosive Growth

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Makes a Splash in Edmonton

A ripple began in the franchise pond when Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More made a splash last August with its first location in Canada in Edmonton. The ripple effects are already extending throughout the provinces and territories. Inquiries are up and the established U.S. brand realized a 19% increase in average store sales 2021… Continue reading Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Makes a Splash in Edmonton

Top 10 Leading Franchises

Franchising is one of the fastest growing industries in Canada, contributing over $100 billion to the economy every year. Here’s a list of the top 10 leading franchises in Australia.