From passion to profit: Navigating the realities of franchise ownership

From passion to profit: Navigating the realities of franchise ownership

Robert Bruski
Jun 6 '25
Every franchise pitch starts with the same seduction: “Do what you love, and the money will follow.” Sounds inspiring. Also sounds like something printed on a coffee mug in a bankrupt bookstore
CFA Franchisee of Year makes real community difference

CFA Franchisee of Year makes real community difference

Martin Morris
Jun 5 '25
Recent CFA (Canadian Franchise Association) Franchisee of the Year winner (Gold, Non-Traditional Category) Greg O’Brian, makes real difference to community by supporting local youth through sports
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
CEO Diary: A year and a half in - Building something bigger

CEO Diary: A year and a half in – Building something bigger

Samantha Buckley
May 29 '25
It’s been almost a year and a half since we opened the doors to our first Ghost Taco location, and somehow, it feels like no time at all and a lifetime at the same time
The journey so far

The journey so far

Angela Rollins
May 28 '25
What began as a backup plan has become my life’s passion and I thoroughly enjoy sharing the stories, experiences, successes, and difficult lessons I’ve learned along the way to help others in their growth and success, not only to business owners, but to the next generation.
Franchise contributions-shining the spotlight

Franchise contributions-shining the spotlight

Martin Morris
May 28 '25
This May, the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked contributions that franchisees make to their communities
Beyond the buy-In: What franchisees wish they knew before signing

Beyond the buy-In: What franchisees wish they knew before signing

Robert Bruski
May 28 '25
Every franchise brochure promises the world. Proven systems. Brand recognition. “Be your own boss” in Comic Sans
Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Martin Morris
May 23 '25
Canadian hair removal franchise Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bars remains only Green Circle certified hair removal franchise
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