The beauty industry has been around for generations, and much like anything that has stood the test of time, it has changed and evolved. To meet the needs of today’s clients, the industry has become more specialized...
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Canadian Franchise JournalIn a High-Tech World Fitness Success Stays Old Fashioned
Many people find it difficult to get motivated to exercise and, even once they’re ready to go, they might not know exactly what to do. This is a role that modern fitness technology often tries to play. For example, the...
A Foxy Mission, A Foxy Culture
Successful organizations do more than just offer products or services. Companies that grow and thrive aren’t satisfied with just getting the job done. They understand the importance of a positive company culture. It’s...
(Day)Caring Beyond the Bottom Line
At first glance, you might think that the most successful companies are the ones that focus on profit. After all, it’s the goal of most businesses to be profitable. However, focusing only on profit can get in the way of...
Pros and Cons of Low Cost Franchises
I am often asked by interested clients about the cost of franchise opportunities and where to start looking. Before they consider price as a starting point, I strongly suggest that they spend time reflecting on WHY you...
The Canadian Franchise Industry is Stuck
As an industry, the majority of franchisors in Canada stall out somewhere between 10 – 50 locations. There is one key ingredient to a successful franchise system, one thing that matters above all other items, it is a...
5 Ingredients to Doing What You Love For a Living
Doing something you love will make you work harder at it, but that alone doesn’t mean you have a good business. Hard work, ultimately, has to meet with the right opportunities, and that’s where entrepreneurial spirit...
Using the Right Model Can Ramp up Business
Julian Gordon has a degree in aeronautical engineering, and although he has created many products, never did he think that he would stumble upon creating a product that could change so many people’s lives, and make him...
What is a Master Franchise?
In the world of franchising there are several terms to get familiar with. Unit refers to a single standing franchise. Territory usually pertains to a geographical area with a certain population that the franchisor...
5 Things I Did Before Buying a Franchise
Buying a franchise is the largest business investment I’ve ever made (if you don’t count the time I’ve put into my career). It was scary and exhilarating all at the same time, and it took hours of research. Luckily, I...