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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.
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Your Guide to Hiring Franchise Employees
Even if your operation is very small, hiring employees can free you up to focus on franchise development tasks you may not be able to accomplish without the extra help. Here are 4 tips to hiring your first employees.
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Things to Consider When Investing in a Franchise Opportunity
Don't miss any details when researching franchise opportunities! At Franchise Direct Canada, we have a host of resources to help you out every step of the way.
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5 Ways to Market Your Franchise Locally
While your franchisor will do much of the heavy lifting marketing the brand as a whole nationally and regionally, you should be ready to cultivate your local market. Here are 5 ideas.
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How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Franchise?
Take a look at some of the common costs associated with opening a franchise to get an idea of how much a franchise business will cost.
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Franchising and the Environment
Take a look at three examples of green franchises that are environmentally friendly in their products and the way they conduct their businesses.
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Canada is Seeing a Rise in Millennial Franchisees
Canada has seen a notable uptick in millennials who want to become franchisees in recent years -- a reflection of a generation that is ready to start entrepreneurship right away.
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11 Key Steps in Opening a Franchise
Buying a franchise is a long and involved process, but this article explains everything you'll need to know about it. If you're ready to buy a franchise, be aware of every step along the way!
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4 Tips to Finding a Franchise Business Partner
Going into franchise ownership on your own can be daunting. Teaming with a business partner can lessen your load and bring more skills and resources into the business. It could also make things more fun!
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10 Things Potential Female Franchisees Should Consider
Read this article for advice on what to keep in mind as a woman starting your own business.
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5 Lessons from Tim Hortons Franchisees Providing Analysts Misinformation About the Brand
Tim Hortons has had a strained relationship with a group of its Canadian franchisees since it was acquired by RBI in 2014. Here's what other franchisees can learn from the situation.
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6 Questions to Ask Other Franchisees Before Buying
Talking to other franchisees is an important part of buying a franchise. Here are 6 questions you should ask.
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Master Franchising: Benefits and Responsibilities
Master Franchising is quite a profitable business venture to be part of. However it does require an enormous amount of resilience and personal leadership to make it a success, and also requires time, money and effort.
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What You Should Know About #FranchiseAwareness
What you should know about #FranchiseAwareness, an initiative from the Canadian Franchise Association.
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What Makes a Good Franchise
Selecting a franchise to work for is a tough decision, but doing your homework and looking into what the franchise has to offer will help to separate the good ones from the bad.
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The 10 Largest Franchises that Originated in Canada
Want to know what franchises that originated in Canada are making a name for themselves internationally? Find out here!
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You Are Never Too Young to Start a Franchise
Millennials represent the future talent pool for franchises. Competitions like NextGen in Franchising and franchises like A&W are actively courting the next generation of franchisees.
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Our Prospective Franchisee Survey, 2017
Complete our prospective franchisee survey to be in with the chance of winning an Amazon gift card.
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2017 Customer Survey Terms and Conditions
Read these terms and conditions before entering our customer survey giveaway.
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Home-Based Franchising for Stay-at-Home Moms
Would you like to work from home and enjoy a happy work/life balance? Then a home-based franchise is a perfect opportunity for work-at-home moms. Choose from child related to sports franchises, and start realising your dreams today!
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Why Invest in a Franchise?
There are many advantages in choosing a franchise business model over an independent business. Find out the advantages of franchises over individual businesses here.
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4 Modern Marketing Practices Helping Franchises Succeed
Four marketing tips to help you get the most out of your social media and marketing efforts for your franchise.
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Why Should Women Start a Franchise
Women-owned businesses are becoming increasingly important to the Canadian economy. The number of successful women operating at senior positions within franchises is growing rapidly, and women are finally starting to make their presence known in the franchising industry.
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How to Operate a Successful Franchise
Find out how you can operate your franchise successfully in the short and long term. These guidelines will help you minimize risks associated with business failure and maximize your potential to operate a successful business.
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Franchise Direct Publishes Its Widely Anticipated Top 100 Global Franchises Report for 2017
The annual ranking uses objective standards to determine the top franchises in the world.
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Why You Should Hire a Mix of Generations for Your Franchise
The current workforce consists of five generations of people. Use a mix of them to best utilize all of their different strengths for your franchise.
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The Growth of Cleaning Franchises
The growth in cleaning franchises has continued to climb parallel to an increase in individuals working outside of the home. Increasingly individuals do not have the flexibility to combine household duties with work duties, resulting in the rise in residential cleaning franchises. View this article for more info.