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Ryan Picklyk, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Franchising, A&W Food Services of Canada
April 8, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with A&W Canada’s Ryan Picklyk

In this special episode, we chatted with Ryan Picklyk, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Franchising at A&W Food Services of Canada. He is also the Incoming Board of Directors...


Franchising Matters with David Druker
April 8, 2024

Live from the 2024 CFA Convention with The UPS Store Canada’s David Druker

In this special episode, we are live from the Canadian Franchise Association National Convention, where we were able to spend some time with David Druker, President of The UPS Store...


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March 27, 2024

Podcast: Talking Franchise Trends, Education, and Growth with Michael Hyam from Franchise Assembly

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Michael Hyam, who is the CEO & Co-Founder of Franchise Assembly. He’s also been The Franchise Show Director for the better part...


March 22, 2024

Podcast: Google’s March 2024 Core Update: What Franchise Companies Need to Know

In this special episode, we discuss Google’s March 2024 core algorithm update and what it means for franchise companies. Google is currently rolling out an update that is designed to...


In this special episode, we discuss current issues with Meta’s advertising platform and actions companies can take to potentially address impacted campaigns.
March 15, 2024

Podcast: Meta Advertising Issues

In this week’s special episode, we discuss current issues with Meta’s advertising platform and actions companies can take to potentially address impacted campaigns. During March, there has been a significant amount...


March 13, 2024

Podcast: Find Out What You Don’t Know and Fill Those Gaps: Jason Gehrke, Founder of Franchise Advisory Centre

In this week’s episode, we chat with Jason Gehrke, Founder and Director of the Franchise Advisory Centre. The Franchise Advisory Centre delivers practical, timely and relevant education to franchisors about...


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March 8, 2024

Podcast: The Next Frontier in Franchise Marketing, with Andrew Mitchell from Storyteq Asia Pacific

In this week’s episode, we chat with Andrew Mitchell, CEO of Storyteq Asia Pacific. Andrew is a franchise industry veteran, with more than 15 years of marketing and technology experience....


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February 29, 2024

Podcast: Talking Business Growth with Ford Saeks, CSP, CPAE

In this week’s episode, we chat with Ford Saeks, CSP, CPAE. Ford is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience who has redefined the formula for success, generating...


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February 22, 2024

Podcast: Robert Bruski on Growing a Franchise Business

In this week’s episode, we chat with Robert Bruski, who is co-founder and chief executive officer for Ctrl V, which is the world’s largest virtual reality arcade franchise. Robert is...


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February 14, 2024

Podcast: Gary Prenevost Discusses Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, and The Unstoppable Franchisee

In this week’s episode, we chat with Gary Prenevost, who is President of FranNet of Southern Ontario and Eastern Canada, as well as an entrepreneur, coach and author. During this...