Franchises

Is owning a food franchise the right fit for you?

Franchise expert Ken Wither shares his experience on what makes a franchise succeed or fail

Jan 23, 2020 7:48 AM Read more >

Free franchise expo to offer expert advice and industry connections

Huge event in Vancouver this weekend has 11 educational seminars and wide array of exhibitors including most major franchise brands

Oct 30, 2019 7:54 AM Read more >

Sobeys expands FreshCo grocery banner to B.C.

First Western Canadian FreshCo opens in Mission, with 11 more planned by year's end

May 6, 2019 12:55 PM Read more >

Second Cup franchisees sue coffee chain

“Second Cup does not use this money in an adequate manner to advertise and fails to fulfil its contractual,” read court documents

Jan 10, 2019 9:59 AM Read more >

De Luca’s celebrates 50th with expansion into second location

The 42,000-square-foot location is located in one of Winnipeg's newest and most affluent neighbourhoods

Oct 15, 2018 10:05 AM Read more >

Tim Horton's plans to invade China

The Canadian coffee chain is taking its latest expansion efforts east

Aug 7, 2018 9:45 AM Read more >

Ricky’s, Fatburger franchise owner buys Famoso

Entrepreneur Frank Di Benedetto’s FDF Restaurant Brandz set to close the deal on May 31

May 7, 2018 11:01 AM Read more >

Leasing real estate for a franchise: location remains vital

One thing both independent and franchise businesses have in common is that success can depend greatly on location

May 3, 2018 2:27 PM Read more >

Calgary investment fund could help hard-hit retail franchises

The economic development fund launched in mid-2017 may assist downtown franchises in finding or expanding space

Apr 12, 2018 10:10 AM Read more >

Cara Operations buys steakhouse chain The Keg in $200M deal

The restaurant group will add 106 steakhouses to its portfolio of over 1,200 chain restaurants

Jan 24, 2018 12:53 PM Read more >