Any business owner knows full well that networking is a major advantage when working to grow a business.  Even the best technology can’t replace good old fashioned interpersonal relationships, and this is especially true for franchisees.  In fact, the franchisee mantra has always been “In business for yourself, but not by yourself,” a phrase coined [...]

Business has always been a give-and-take affair, ever since corporations realized both the social and economic benefits of community outreach programs, and other philanthropic endeavors. This is a common fixture of the “Triple Bottom Line,” a phrase meaning the perceived value of not only a business’s financial bottom line, but the social, economic and environmental bottom [...]

Many franchise owners find that selecting a franchise location is one of the hardest tasks related to opening a business. With over 4000 franchise locations opening in Canada every year, selecting the perfect location is vital to your franchise’s success- it can make or break your company. The key is to conduct a sufficient amount [...]

Obtaining a franchise is one of the most profitable and secured business models out there, if ran efficiently. However, sometimes franchise owners seek to move on to a new chapter in their lives and want to sell their franchises. When creating an exit strategy, it is important to envision what you seek to achieve. The [...]

“Ignorance is bliss” they say, but be careful not to apply that to the franchising industry. Whether it’s a small barber shop or a larger restaurant, opening up a franchise comes with a list of responsibilities. The beauty of acquiring a franchise is that you get the opportunity to learn off other people’s mistakes. Want [...]