Franchises

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 >

Safeway announces store closures: ‘This is an insult and an outrage,’ union says

The announcement comes on the eve of negotiation between the company and its workers' union

Jan 23, 2018 3:25 PM Read more >

N-Hance moves into Alberta

The wood refinishing franchise is one of Entrepreneur Magazine's fastest-growing companies

Dec 14, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Cobs Bread opens its 100th location

The Canadian bakery has earned Franchisees' Choice designation for the seventh consecutive year

Dec 12, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Canadian Franchise Association registers its first marijuana franchise

Pot dealer Spiritleaf Inc. has signed 16 franchisees, making it the first weed franchise recognized by the CFA

Dec 7, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Tim Hortons named Canada’s top franchise

Tim Hortons, with 3,500 outlets, is the No. 1 franchise in Canada, according to BetheBoss

Dec 4, 2017 9:53 AM Read more >

Japanese retailer MUJI to open Canadian flagship location on Robson

The brand will occupy a 14-507-square-foot space on Robson Street - the company's biggest store outside of Asia

Nov 14, 2017 2:58 PM Read more >