Which U.S. states should your Canadian franchise target first?

Which U.S. states should your Canadian franchise target first?

Victor Turcanu
Jun 5 '25
Expanding into the U.S. is a major leap for any Canadian franchise. With a population over ten times larger than Canada’s and the world’s largest economy, the opportunities are real—but so are the complexities
How VR & AI are revolutionizing franchise training

How VR & AI are revolutionizing franchise training

Antonio Hondo Parente
Jun 4 '25
Imagine if your star employee could be cloned like your favorite celebrity chef—every shift, every location, every single day, flawlessly delivering the same award-winning performance
Why franchising still wins: Even in a shaky economy

Why franchising still wins: Even in a shaky economy

Nick Empson
Jun 3 '25
Inflation. Interest rates. Tariffs. A changing government. If uncertainty is the backdrop to your next career move, here’s why franchising remains one of the smartest bets
Franchise marketing fatigue is real - Here's how to stay human in the automation age

Franchise marketing fatigue is real – Here’s how to stay human in the automation age

Ronn Torossian
Jun 2 '25
Franchise marketing has entered a period where the relentless march of automation is both a blessing and a burden. The promise of efficiency and scale is undeniable, but so is the creeping sense that something human is slipping away in the process
Franchise Disclosure Act

Saskatchewan’s new franchise disclosure act

Rashesh Mandani
May 21 '25
Saskatchewan recently joined six other Canadian provinces by enacting its Franchise Disclosure Act, a landmark legislative framework designed to regulate franchising relationships
Crisis-proofing your franchise: The role of PR in preventing brand backlash

Crisis-proofing your franchise: The role of PR in preventing brand backlash

Ronn Torossian
May 8 '25
Crisis-proofing a franchise isn’t just about damage control, it’s about building a foundation that prevents backlash before it begins
A leaders' leader

A leaders’ leader

Kevin Wayne Johnson
May 6 '25
My 34-year career with the federal government in the USA was no accident. Several leaders poured into me to usher in encouragement, inspiration, and motivation
Is your Canadian Trademark protected in the U.S.?

Is your Canadian Trademark protected in the U.S.?

Victor Turcanu
May 1 '25
As a Canadian franchisor, your trademark is one of your most valuable assets. This is especially true if you’re planning to franchise or expand into the United States
operationalizing culture

Culture so important in franchising?

Brian Bazely
Apr 18 '25
Culture is important in any business, and more so in franchising.  Why is it then that very few organizations have culture detailed as part of their strategy? 
Why Google reviews are the secret weapon for franchise growth

Why Google reviews are the secret weapon for franchise growth

Sebastian Aguirre
Apr 17 '25
Google reviews don’t just shape reputation. They drive foot traffic, trust, and franchise expansion
The locks changed overnight: But the warning signs were there

The locks changed overnight: But the warning signs were there

Lamar Vandusen
Apr 11 '25
Whatever your role, one thing is clear: running a franchise takes more than passion. It takes structure. Discipline. And yes clean, organized books
AI and Automation in franchise marketing: Innovation or impersonal overload?

AI and Automation in franchise marketing: Innovation or impersonal overload?

Ronn Torossian
Apr 10 '25
AI’s role in franchise marketing extends beyond automation, it also provides valuable insights that improve customer engagement