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Hilton Appoints Mark Kochhar as Director of Franchise Development in Canada
Hilton 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
Heart 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…
Happy Belly’s Heal Wellness Signs Second Franchise Agreement in Ottawa
Happy 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
MR 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…
Happy Belly’s Rosie’s Burgers Opens New Whitby Location
Happy 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,…
Canadian Group Happy Belly Signs First U.S. Franchise Agreement for Heal Wellness
Canadian 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,…
Pet Valu Celebrates 50 Years of Community Pet Retail Success
Pet Valu, Canada’s largest pet specialty retailer, with over 729 stores including more than 510 locally owned franchises, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The milestone marks half a century since the first Pet Valu store opened in Toronto in 1976,…
Denny’s Canada opens new Calgary diner in Cornerstone
Denny’s Canada has expanded its footprint in Alberta with the opening of a brand-new restaurant franchise in Calgary’s Cornerstone community, bringing its classic diner experience to one of the city’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods. The new location officially opened its doors on…
7‑Eleven May Bring Franchising to Canada in Major Model Shift
Global franchise giant 7-Eleven says it is exploring the possibility of expanding franchising in Canada as part of a broader expansion strategy, which could mark a major change from decades of operating mainly corporate-owned stores in the country. The company…
L’Express Franchise Will Be Attending The National Franchise Show in Vancouver
L’Express Franchise will be attending The National Franchise Show, taking place March 28–29 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For several months, our team has been traveling across Canada, meeting franchisors, understanding their expectations, and gathering real on-the-ground insights. From Montreal…
