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Jamba Juice pins hope on Canada

California-based smoothie shop business Jamba Juice Co. hopes to have 125 franchised stores in Canada in 10 years. The San Francisco company signed a deal - albeit a non-binding one - with International Franchise Inc., which is based in Nova Scotia.

Canadian Tire rolls out first "smart stores"

Canadian Tire Corp. says it's boosting dividend after third-quarter profits rose 21 per cent, despite a previously announced restructuring charge. The big hardware and home goods retailer said its quarterly dividend payments would increase to 27.

Fastsigns adding QR Codes

Fastsigns International Inc., a sign and graphics franchisor that provides visual communications and marketing solutions, is now helping businesses, organizations and events connect with people by adding Quick Response codes (QR codes).

A&W mixes retro with new automated layout

The new A&W Restaurant on the 700 block of Robson street in Vancouver shows off the company's new, "urbanized" interior and environmentally friendly concept - including self-ordering kiosks that harken back to the original automats.

Canadian Tire teams with NHL

Canadian Tire, Canada's largest hockey retailer, and the National Hockey League (NHL) have signed a partnership agreement that will see Canadian Tire becoming the league's official sporting goods retailer in Canada.

Mr. Lube Canada opts for full franchise route

Mr. Lube Canada, a B.C.-based quick lube and preventative automotive maintenance provider, has sold 23 corporately-owned stores across Canada as the company focuses on its successful franchise business.

Franchise winners named

The Canadian Franchise Association has named the winners in its annual competition for the best in the country for 2010.

Aussie Pet Mobile rolls into Western Canada

Aussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet-grooming service, recently signed two franchise agreements that will bring its mobile units to Victoria and Calgary.

"Sid the Kid" teams with Forzani

Canadian hockey superstar Sidney Crosby, widely known as "Sid the Kid," has signed a five-year promotional deal with the Forzani Group Ltd.

PropertyGuys.com pitches youth

Ken LeBlanc and Walter Melanson, founders of PropertyGuys.com, joined this summer's G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit to address the role of youth entrepreneurship in the post-recovery world.