Well, very often there is, but only you can really make that determination. The thing is, most people consider being self-employed, but most people don’t do anything about it. Without a proper investigation of the industry as a whole, misconceptions become roadblocks, and what could be a promising new career in self employment never gets [...]
Is There Really a Franchise for Me?
January 29th, 2007Occasion Franchise.ca launches a new franchise advertising service: The new franchise web broadcast site.
January 22nd, 2007Welcome to FranchiseChannelTV.com
Occasion Franchise.ca teh Canadian franchise web directory has launched a new services offered to its clients to promote their franchise concept through a broadband television network franchise web site featuring videos and demos covering the franchise industry in Canada and USA. We broadcast different franchise and business opportunities available in North America, interviews [...]
The CFA Award of excllence
January 18th, 2007The CFA Award of Excellence, the Ultimate Prize in Canadian Franchising. Any system, any size, can and should enter. You win based on the excellence of your franchise relationships.
It’s simple and quick to enter.
Participating in this award is exclusive to CFA Members
Compete for the highest, honourable award presented by the CFA
Celebrate excellence in Canadian franchising
Prizes [...]
The national franchise show Toronto, January 13th and 14th
January 16th, 2007More than 5100 consumers and 120 exhibitors attended the Toronto National Franchise Show this past week end 13th, 14th January 07 at the Automotive Building. This Expo affords an unmatched opportunity for you to meet with, develop strategic partnerships & sell to thousands of small & emerging businesses – all under one roof! Show Manager [...]
Curb Appeal International, Inc™ Changes The Rules In The Commercial Extruded Curbing Arena
January 10th, 2007Curb Appeal International Vice President Steve Caldwell has something to say, in a BIG way!
Since releasing their landscape curb machine some years back, Steve saw the need to pursue the commercial end of his industry. After researching how curbing in the commercial industry is done over the last several years, Steve set out to yet [...]
Redberry buys eight Pizza Hut locations in Ottawa
January 1st, 2007Montreal-based Redberry Resto Brands Inc. has acquired 16 Pizza Hut restaurants in Ontario, half of which are in the Ottawa area.
The deal is Redberry’s second major purchase in less than 18 months, following its September 2005 acquisition of 40 Pizza Huts to become the biggest franchisee of the pizza chain in Quebec.
Redberry bought the restaurants [...]
Permanent landscape concrete borders is one of the fastest growing businesses in the landscape industry!
December 2nd, 2006Curb Appeal USA, Inc™ offers all of our clients a “turn-key” approach to the curbing business. This is truly for people who want to be financially independent and start making a return on their investment in weeks, not years. You can start your own curbing business with our CLS.650-X
curb machine or invest in your financial [...]
IHOP lines up Ontario franchisee
October 26th, 2006GLENDALE, Calif.—IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP), the operator of the International House of Pancakes restaurant chain, is spreading into Eastern Canada with the announcement of an Ontario franchisee.
IHOP said Monday that Pancakes Canada Ltd., controlled by the Alfieri Group, a longtime operator of Italian-themed family restaurants in Niagara Falls, Ont., will develop three IHOP locations over [...]
Ikea adds upmarket option to cheap chic
October 26th, 2006BURLINGTON, ONT. — It’s the retailer Canadians love to hate, and Kerry Molinaro, president of Ikea Canada, is determined to cash in on that love-hate relationship.Like the crack cocaine of the home decor sector, Ikea keeps drawing back customers with its stylish looks and low prices. Still, customers complain about the crowds and the seeming [...]
Franchise owners offer tips at forum
October 20th, 2006Success as a franchise owner requires a strong work ethic and a fat checkbook, four Wichita businessmen told a Wichita State University forum Thursday afternoon.
Present at the forum to describe their business challenges were David and Jon Rolph, owners of the Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe chain and franchisees for Applebee’s; Sport Clips and Hoop Mountain [...]