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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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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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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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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.
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Should You Worry About Buying an American Franchise for the Canadian Market?
Be prepared for a couple extra steps to make cross-border franchise ownership as smooth as possible.
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Pet Franchises: A Fast Growing Sector
The Pet franchise industry is currently booming at the moment, with Canadians spending $6.5 billion annually on keeping their pets happy, healthy and groomed. Why not find out more information on this rising and profitable franchising industry, and see if you would like to be part of a pet franchise?
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Fitness Club Franchises
In today's world of takeaways, fast food, computer games, the internet and alcohol, it's no wonder increasing numbers of people are looking to take care of their bodies and avoid potential diseases associated with bad dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles. And this means fitness club franchises have an escalating market and the potential for rapid, and massive, growth. Find more info here...
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Men's Fitness Franchises
Fitness is becoming an increasingly important part of modern life and taking up some kind of exercise is much more widely accepted in society than it once was, with gyms, franchise fitness centers and sports clubs doing a roaring trade. Find out about men's only fitness franchises here...
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Car Rental Franchises
Whether their own car is being serviced, whether they are away on holiday and have left their family vehicle at home, or whether they simply want to hire a top of the range model for a special occasion, motorists across the US are in need of rental cars. Indeed figures show that some 45.5 million people visit America from abroad every year, and what better way to travel from state to state and see the sights along the way than to hire a car? Find out more about the car rental franchise indusry here...
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Eco-friendly Franchises
Interested in the environment? Want to invest in a business model that is environmentally friendly? Then you should consider investing in an eco-friendly franchise. Find key eco-friendly facts here and view franchise opportunities you can invest in. Make a difference today!
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Is Buying a Franchise Your New Year's Resolution? Read This First.
Are you planning to buy a franchise in the New Year? Here's a guide on things you should know heading into 2017 about buying a franchise.
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What the BC Franchise Regulation Act Means for Your Business in 2017
The British Columbia Franchise Act will usher in mandatory disclosure by franchisors to franchisees. Here's a summary of what else the act will mean to franchisors in the province come 2017.
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When Should You Hire a Franchise Coach?
A franchise coach can help you with the support you need to make the best decision for you long term. Learn more in this post about when to hire a franchise coach.
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What the New Franchise Legislation in British Columbia Means
As we close in on the 1st anniversary of the Franchises Act in British Columbia, a reminder of what it means for incoming franchisees.
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3 Considerations When Stocking Your Franchise With Equipment
After you've committed to a franchise, consider these questions before you start purchasing equipment.
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Summing up the Steps to Success in Franchise Ownership
Choosing the right franchise opportunity is not an easy task, however if you follow the steps outlined, you will be in a better position to achieving personal franchise success.
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Expansion Opportunities in Franchising
The franchising industry has undergone many changes since the concept took off fifty years ago, and one of the biggest changes is the opportunity for multi-unit ownership. This is where the franchisor grants a franchisee the right to operate more than one outlet within a defined location.
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The Advantages of Franchising
You could start a business of your own without involving anyone other than your advisers – an accountant, a lawyer and banker. There are many people who want to be their own boss but within the comfort zone of a tried and tested business.
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How to Choose the Right Franchise Industry for You
You've decided to buy a franchise? Congratulations! The next big decision is choosing an industry. Answer these seven questions honestly, and they should help you to find the franchise industry that best suits your skills and temperament.
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When Franchisees Sue: The McDonald’s Canada Foreign Worker Debacle
An overview of a case determining whether McDonald's Restaurants of Canada unjustly terminated the franchise agreement of franchisees in Victoria.
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How Much Franchise Marketing Will You Be Responsible for as a Franchisee?
To avoid being discouraged about how little publicity your franchise unit is getting, be proactive in your marketing efforts.