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We review the major franchise development/franchisee acquisition trends we are seeing in 2024, and what we predict for the future.
June 12, 2024

Video: Franchise Development 2024 Trends and Forecast

In this week’s episode, we discuss the major franchise development/franchisee acquisition trends we are seeing in 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as what we expect to see through the...


Lou Gervasi of the Canadian Franchise Association
April 24, 2024

Podcast: CFA National Convention Wrap-Up with Lou Gervasi

In this week’s episode, we speak with Lou Gervasi about the recent Canadian Franchise Association National Convention, held April 6-8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. Lou provides a great rundown of...


A&W Canada's Max Crooks
April 10, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with A&W Canada’s Max Crooks

In this special episode, we chat with A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s Max Crooks, who talks about attending the Canadian Franchise Association’s National Convention for the first time.  ...


ServiceMaster Director of National Sales Maureen Catania
April 10, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with ServiceMaster’s Maureen Catania

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention with ServiceMaster’s Director of National Sales Maureen Catania. She talks about the growth of the company...


Metal Supermarkets President & CEO Stephen Schober
April 10, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with Metal Supermarkets President & CEO Stephen Schober

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention with Metal Supermarkets President & CEO Stephen Schober. He talks about their development efforts in the...


Good Earth Coffeehouse's President and COO Gerry Docherty
April 9, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with Good Earth Coffeehouse’s Gerry Docherty

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention. Good Earth Coffeehouse’s President and COO Gerry Docherty chatted with us about serving on the CFA’s...


Todd Wylie, President of Master Mechanic
April 9, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with Todd Wylie of The Master Mechanic

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention. Todd Wylie, President of Master Mechanic, talked with us about the importance of networking at events...


Urospot Erin Craven
April 9, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with Urospot’s Erin Craven

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention. We caught up with Urospot’s Erin Craven, who talked with us about the importance of building...


John Gilson, Vice President of COBS Bread, discusses the franchise trends they've been seeing and which locations the company is focused on.
April 9, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with COBS Bread’s John Gilson

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention, where we spoke to John Gilson, Vice President of COBS Bread. He discussed the franchise trends...


Anita Elliott of JDI Cleaning Services
April 8, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with JDI Cleaning Services’ Anita Elliott

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention, where Anita Elliott of JDI Cleaning Services told us about her journey with the company. She...