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Franchising Trends 2016
Franchising is set to continue growing this year and here’s our list of general trends and business categories that we predict will dominate the world of franchising in 2016.
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How a Weaker Canadian Dollar Affects Cross-Border Franchises
Exploring the implications of the exchange rate between the American dollar and the Canadian dollar for prospective and current franchisees.
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A Round Up of Inspirational TEDTalks for Franchisors and Franchisees
We’ve put together the top eight TED Talks that every franchise owner, franchise holder and aspiring franchisee should watch. Read on and be inspired.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Franchise Fees
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about franchise fees.
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The State of Franchising in Canada Today
Take a peek at where the Canadian franchise market stands as we start a brand new year.
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New Year's Resolutions 2016
Whether you believe in resolutions or not, making a list of action plans can help you achieve your goals of opening up a franchise in 2016.
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British Columbia Joins Others in Regulating Franchises with Uniform Franchise Legislation
Multiple provinces in Canada are initiating legislation in hopes of making the franchising process more uniform as well as protect the interests of both franchisees and franchisors.
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Social Media for Franchisees | FranchiseDirectCanada.com
Traditional marketing can be expensive but logging onto the social sites is a free and very successful way to promote your business.
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The Benefits of Franchise Resales
Franchise resales mean that someone else has already built up the business from scratch, so all you need to do is come in and put your touches on the franchise.
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Why You Should Attend a Franchise Show (and Which to Attend)
One of the best ways to learn about franchising and individual franchises is through franchise shows and expos. Here are a number franchise shows and expos Canadian franchisees can put on their schedules.
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How to Start a Vending Machine Business
Invest in a vending business opportunity to earn your share of this multi-million dollar industry. Low cost vending franchises can be run from home and are easy to operate. Take the following steps when planning a vending machine business.
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Phased Wage Hike In Alberta Starts In October
The living wage is set to rise for Albertans in October, with an outline of when and how to be presented by Alberta’s Labour Minister next month.
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As Foreign Workers Reach 4 Year Limit, Franchises in Canada Look for Alternatives
Franchises employing temporary foreign workers must manage a four-year running regulation that will limit the number of renewable work permits available with few exceptions after a four-year period has elapsed.
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Ontario Healthy Menu Choices Act to Change Menu Labeling
Bill 45, Making Healthier Choices Act, will address labeling decisions in Ontario, specifically focusing on disclosing caloric values on items offered at food service businesses that operate at least 20 locations throughout the province, regardless of ownership.
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New 'Franchise University' Serves Franchises Globally from the Cloud
Innovating new ways to eliminate server costs and promote training through cloud technology, Franchise University is set to launch a customized training solution for its first joining brand, Sign-A-Rama, during the first quarter of 2015.
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Latest CFA Franchise Show Presents This Weekend in Toronto
Affordable for potential franchise business owners to attend and full of valuable guidance, this weekend’s expo in Toronto will showcase 100+ top franchise systems and feature free seminars to serve budding franchise business operators across the country.
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IFA Launches a Competition So Young Entrepreneurs Can Join the Franchise Industry
All the big franchises had humble beginnings. The International Franchise Association has set up the 'Young Entrepreneurs in Franchising' competition, a campaign targeting young entrepreneurs around the world and asking them to submit creative new ideas for the franchise industry.
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Now You Can Have Eight Different Types of Franchise
Franchises come in all sorts of shapes and sizes nowadays, and here they are conveniently organized into a list of eight.
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The Nine Franchise Industry Terms Everybody Ought To Know
We explain clearly nine pieces of franchise terminology that are less well-known but still essential to understand if you decide to enter into the franchise line of business.
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Chem-Dry Franchise Revitalizes Brand and Continues Global Expansion
Over the past couple of years, Chem-Dry’s approach to system-wide updates has propelled the brand even further as the world’s top carpet cleaning franchise. Franchisees have been continually investing in the concept for 37 years after the brand’s initial beginnings in Utah in 1977.
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Four Things You Need to Be a Successful Franchisee
Starting and operating a franchise is a challenge, and it takes more than just a bit of money to succeed. The right types of personality and material resources are also required, and two of each are looked at in more detail here.
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Singapore and Malaysia, Here Comes Franchise Direct Asia!
Read about how Franchise Direct's new Asian site is expanding and opening portals in Malaysia and Singapore.
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When Retirees Become Franchisees
For many, retirement is a daunting life stage to go through. Whilst some retirees cannot wait to enjoy the comforts of living according to their own rules and time, others become easily frustrated as their ambition didn't retire with them. This is when they can become a franchisee.
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Six Things the Franchisee Boss Should Never Say
Many franchisees will never have acted as a boss before, and carrying the task out can be a culture shock. For some it results in becoming authoritarian, while others may try too hard to be their employees’ best friend, thus losing respect. Staying away from these phrases will help to strike a balance between the two.
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The Franchise Shows and Researching
The next round of Franchise Shows, organised by the Canadian Franchise Association, are approaching. Make sure to combine attending them with online research to make your franchise choosing a wise decision.
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Cake Sale in aid of Concern Worldwide for International Women's Day
March 8th this year marks International Women’s Day, a day intended to celebrate women the world over and draw attention to some of the most vital issues that women face today.
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Lessons for Franchises: 2013 IFA Conference
With well over 3,000 attendees, this year’s IFA convention was the largest yet, providing a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information as well as a platform for the discussion of important issues relating to the franchising industry.
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IFA Convention – Day 2: Interviews & Taste of Franchising
On day 2 of the IFA Convention in Las Vegas, Franchise Direct began interviewing some of the leading figures in the franchising scene.
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Franchise Direct at the 2013 IFA Conference in Las Vegas
Franchise Direct is in attendance at the 53rd Annual IFA Conference in Las Vegas.
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Locating Top Franchises for 2013
Where to invest assets and energy going forward into 2013 is on the minds of many potential franchise partners looking for the right investment opportunity. What makes a franchise viable and how can franchisees find one that suits their needs and interests? Consider some of the following points for the year ahead.