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Owner-Operator vs. Absentee Owner: Which is Right for You?
Not all franchisees operate their franchises in the same way. Here's an overview of two forms of franchise ownership to help you on the way to figuring out which is best for you.
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Will Ontario's Minimum Wage Hike Affect Franchises?
In January 2018, Ontario raised its minimum wage. What does the wage hike mean long-term? Here's some perspective.
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Franchises Having Fun – Our Favorite Franchises’ April Fool’s Jokes From Past Years
Don't get tricked this April Fool's Day! Franchises use social media to engage in April Fool's fun. Take a look back at some past April Fool's pranks to prepare yourself for this year's antics.
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What the Changes to Ontario's Franchise Legislation Mean for You
In November 2017, Ontario's legislature passed new laws pertaining to franchise ownership. While some of these changes aren't in effect yet, here's what you can expect from the Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Act (CURT).
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Franchise Direct Publishes Its 10th Annual Top 100 Global Franchises Report
The ranking uses objective standards to rank franchises operating in more than one country.
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3 Reasons to Attend a FranchiseCanada Show
In Canada? Looking for more franchise information? A good place to go (other than FranchiseDirectCanada.com) is a FranchiseCanada show. Learn more about the shows, put on by the Canadian Franchise Association, in this post.
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Franchise Direct Is Attending the IFA 2018 Convention
Franchise Direct will be attending the IFA 2018 Convention this weekend in Phoenix, AZ. Come connect with us!
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2018 Franchising Trends
What trends will dominate the world of franchising this year? Here's what we're predicting...
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Buying a Franchise in 2018? 3 Goals to Set Today
Ready to get started on your franchise adventure? Here's 3 things you should do to get going.
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2017 Canadian Franchising Year in Review
2017 was an eventful year in the franchising world. Take a look back at what the hot topics were in the Canadian franchising industry in the past year.