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How to Start a Franchise in Only Four Months

by Kimberly Crossland| September, 02, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
To start a franchise in four months, you need to be strategic with your approach. This checklist is designed to help you navigate the process efficiently and effectively, putting you on track for a successful launch in a third of a calendar year.

Leveraging Technology for Smoother Franchise Operations

by Kimberly Crossland| August, 05, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
Today, franchisees have access to a wealth of user-friendly software and smart equipment designed specifically to empower them in their growth. Here’s how specific tech tools can help you, the franchisee, to optimize every aspect of your franchise operation.

What to Expect from Your Franchisor (and How to Leverage It)

by Kimberly Crossland| July, 08, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
Using the types of support your franchisor provides is paramount to your success as a franchise owner. Five types of support you can (and should) expect from your franchisor are marketing and branding support, operational guidance and systems access, technological support, and R&D efforts on behalf of the system.

Franchise Opportunities for Canada's Underserved Communities

by Kimberly Crossland| June, 03, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
While sometimes overlooked and underserved, smaller towns and rural areas are ripe with opportunity for the right franchise. Here are some franchise models that genuinely meet the essential and evolving needs of these communities.

Franchise Businesses You Can Start From Home in Canada

by Kimberly Crossland| May, 06, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
This post explores some exciting franchise business sectors that can be run from your residence.

A Guide to Canadian Restaurant Franchises

by Kimberly Crossland| April, 08, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
Canada's culinary scene is a melting pot of cultures, presenting challenges and opportunities for restaurant franchisees not seen in some other markets. Learn more about the unique dynamics of the Canadian restaurant franchise industry in this post.

Beyond the Hype: Starting a Franchise in an Uncertain Political Climate

by Kimberly Crossland| March, 04, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
As lovely as it would seem to be able to look into a crystal ball and know exactly what’s coming your way, the world just doesn’t work that way. Fortunately, there are elements that you can focus on and leverage to make the best decision for you.

Franchising in 2025: Trends and Challenges

by Kimberly Crossland| February, 04, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
Agility will be key to finding success in 2025 as the market conditions evolve. With that in mind, let's try to get ahead of the curve by diving into some of the key trends that appear to have a noticeable impact on the Canadian franchise industry this year.

The Ultimate Franchise Research Checklist

by Kimberly Crossland| January, 07, 2025| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
If one of your resolutions is to plunge into franchise business ownership, this guide is for you. Here is a checklist to use as your compass, guiding you through four critical steps of franchise research.

What to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Franchisee

by Kimberly Crossland| December, 03, 2024| Blog Hotspot for Franchise News ...
Has the idea of starting a franchise been on your mind lately? Before taking the entrepreneurial leap of jumping into franchise ownership, let's explore five essential questions to consider.

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