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Hilton Appoints Mark Kochhar as Director of Franchise Development in Canada
23/04/2026Hilton has announced the appointment of Mark Kochhar as Director, Franchise Development, Canada, reinforcing its leadership structure as the global hotel brand continues to grow its Canadian portfolio. Kochhar is a well-established figure in the Canadian hospitality industry, known for…
Canadian Brand Heart to Home Meals Signs Third U.S. Franchise Agreement in Somerset, New Jersey
22/04/2026Heart to Home Meals, the Canadian senior-focused meal delivery franchise, has announced the signing of its third U.S. franchise agreement, securing a new development deal in Somerset, New Jersey, marking its first entry into the state and further consolidating its…
How to Launch a Cleaning Business in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started
21/04/2026Flexibility, high demand, and low startup costs are among the standout reasons that Canadian entrepreneurs are drawn to the cleaning industry. With few barriers to entry, this segment of the economy offers multiple streams and strategies for getting a new…
Happy Belly’s Heal Wellness Signs Second Franchise Agreement in Ottawa
21/04/2026Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has announced that its Heal Wellness brand has signed a second franchise agreement for the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The brand specializes in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies, operating as a quick-service restaurant…
MR MIKES Expands Ontario Footprint with New 5-Store Franchise Deal
15/04/2026MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual has signed a five-store multi-unit franchise agreement, further expanding its presence in Ontario and strengthening its long-term growth strategy in Canada. The agreement brings on a new franchise partner committed to developing multiple locations over time, supporting…
Opening a Bakery: How to Start a Successful Business in Canada
14/04/2026Canadians love to indulge a sweet tooth, and bakeries are the perfect destination for fresh products like pastries, cakes, and artisanal breads. Opening a bakery brings a sweet aroma to a neighbourhood, a quaint, eclectic destination where people can spend…
Is Long & McQuade a Franchise? Understanding the Canadian Music Retail Giant
14/04/2026Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with over 100 stores from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Its consistent branding, standardized services, and national presence lead many people to assume it operates as a franchise.…
Happy Belly’s Rosie’s Burgers Opens New Whitby Location
10/04/2026Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has announced the opening of a new Rosie’s Burgers restaurant in Whitby, Ontario, marking continued expansion of the brand in Canada. The new location, at 1525 Dundas Street East, officially opened on April 11, 2026,…
Ideas for Small Business in Canada: Practical and Profitable Options
08/04/2026Small business ownership forms the backbone of the Canadian economy. As of December 2023, 1.1 million employer businesses were registered across Canada, according to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Collectively, small businesses represent 98.1% of all Canadian employer…
Canadian Group Happy Belly Signs First U.S. Franchise Agreement for Heal Wellness
08/04/2026Canadian food brand platform Happy Belly Food Group has taken a key step in its North American expansion with the signing of its first U.S. franchise agreement for its Heal Wellness concept. The agreement covers a location in Lubbock, Texas,…
