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Ricky’s, Fatburger franchise owner buys Famoso

Ricky’s, Fatburger franchise owner buys Famoso

Entrepreneur Frank Di Benedetto’s FDF Restaurant Brandz set to close the deal on May 31
Leasing real estate for a franchise: location remains vital

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
Calgary investment fund could help hard-hit retail franchises

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

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

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
N-Hance moves into Alberta

N-Hance moves into Alberta

The wood refinishing franchise is one of Entrepreneur Magazine's fastest-growing companies
Cobs Bread opens its 100th location

Cobs Bread opens its 100th location

The Canadian bakery has earned Franchisees' Choice designation for the seventh consecutive year
Canadian Franchise Association registers its first marijuana franchise

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
Tim Hortons named Canada’s top franchise

Tim Hortons named Canada’s top franchise

Tim Hortons, with 3,500 outlets, is the No. 1 franchise in Canada, according to BetheBoss
Japanese retailer MUJI to open Canadian flagship location on Robson

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