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Setting the franchise fee can prove tricky

Any new franchisor in Canada will want to know how to create a fee structure that is fair to its franchisees but will also benefit the system and still allow the franchisor to be profitable.

Kumon taps tutouring demand

Kumon, a Japanese-style tutouring system, has reached 50,000 student enrolments in its after-school math and reading programs in Canada.

Mr. Mike’s swallowed by RAMMP Hospitality

Surrey-based RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc. has bought the 19-store Mr. Mike's Steakhouse and Bar chain and is planning an aggressive expansion, beginning in Western Canada. Mr.

Flip Flop Shops tries on shoes

Phoenix-based Flip Flop Shops, North America's first retail chain exclusive to flip-flops and sandals, is expanding its footwear lines to include cold-weather footwear.

Franchising links to social media

A franchise tool launched in early February hopes to connect prospective franchisees with franchisors via an online hub that leads hopeful entrepreneurs to the business purchase process - with a little help from social networking.

Tim Horton’s opens first Nunavut outlet

Ice caps are not on the menu, but the customers here don't seem to mind. Iconic coffee chain Tim Horton's has finally opened this month in Iqaluit, Nunavut, the only territory in Canada where the popular brand didn't have any stores.

Mucho Burrito rolls into Vancouver

Three years ago, Mucho Burrito began honing its plan to provide consumers with an unmatched Mexican flavour experience.

Franchisers eye loss of penny

Canadians agreed in a recent Angus Reid poll that it is time to do without the penny, which has lost 95 per cent of its purchasing power since its introduction in 1908.

Play N Trade opening 26 franchise centres

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., the world's largest video game franchise, has announced that 13 new Play N Trade stores have opened for business this year and another 13 are scheduled to open by September 2011.

Franchiseek goes mobile

In a bid to stay one step ahead of its competitors, International Franchise Inc.'s website, www.franchiseek.com, has launched a mobile site to cater to the investor on the go.