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Tim Hortons sets sights on Nunavut. The sight of passengers carrying the company's yellow boxes is common on almost all flights to Iqaluit. But travellers may not have to lug the boxes much longer. Tim Hortons is considering opening an outlet in the Nunavut capital, filling the only gap in its national chain. .... [more]
23/6/09
Tim Hortons and Kahala Corp extend Cold Stone Creamery co-branding test to six Tim Hortons locations in Canada. Tim Hortons Inc. and Kahala Corp - parent company of Cold Stone Creamery - today announced an extension of the companies' successful co-branding test to six Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada. .... [more]
11/6/09
Franchises win national awards. Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods along with Sangster's Health Centres have both won national recognition awards for their franchises. .... [more]
11/6/09
Breaking even should be a snap for fitness franchisee. The economic downturn has left a lot of would-be franchisors wondering what type of franchise model can survive these conditions. But for Peter Taunton, the answer is simple: Find a recession-proof concept and expand internationally, very fast. .... [more]
29/5/09
Starbucks defends its turf. When Howard Schultz visited Vancouver this week, he reminisced to employees about the city's special place in Starbucks' history, as the site of the company's first foray outside of the United States in 1987 and the testing ground for what would become a global business. .... [more]
29/5/09
Former van line franchisee in receivership. A former Manitoba franchisee of a national van lines firm is in receivership, but a new Manitoba franchisor is in place. .... [more]
20/5/09
Burger King expands Canadian operations. Burger King Holdings said its Canadian subsidiaries have sold 20 restaurants in Ontario to Heartland Food Corp. of Canada. .... [more]
14/5/09
Over 50 and ditching corporate world for franchising. In one sobering moment, John Kellett realized something had to change: If the 55-year-old managed to land another job, he would be lucky if it lasted 18 months before he was spat back onto the street. .... [more]
8/5/09
A&W Canada celebrates 700th store opening. A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened its 700th restaurant in Penticton, British Columbia, the company has announced. .... [more]
8/5/09
easyhome Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2009 Results. easyhome Ltd., Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. .... [more]
7/5/09
Tim Hortons profit rises. Hard economic times haven't hurt Tim Hortons Inc. [THI-T], Canada's largest chain of coffee and doughnut shops. .... [more]
7/5/09
Stratus expands to Canada. Stratus Building Solutions, the St. Louis-based franchisor of branded building service and maintenance operations, has gone international with its expansion to Canada. .... [more]
4/5/09
Quiznos closes plaintiff's stores. The president of a group of disgruntled Quiznos franchisees says the fast-food chain has been granted a court injunction, forcing him to close his three Oakville-area restaurants. .... [more]
1/5/09
Class Action by Franchisees against Quiznos Given Green Light by Appeal Court. On 27 April 2009, the Ontario Divisional Court approved for certification a Canada-wide class action lawsuit brought by Quiznos franchisees against their franchisor and its designated supplier, Gordon Food Services (GFS). .... [more]
30/4/09
Tims plans Hamilton coffee plant. Coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons Inc. says it plans to build a $30-million coffee bean production and roasting plant in Hamilton, a move that will create about 130 jobs. .... [more]
29/4/09
Couche-Tard Acquires ExxonMobil Franchised On the Run Stores. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. agreed to acquire ExxonMobil's approximately 450-unit On the Run convenience store franchise system in the United States, along with 43 company-owned and -operated ExxonMobil sites in the Phoenix market, the companies said Tuesday. .... [more]
28/4/09
Forzani's plan: fewer banners, more sales. Sporting goods retailer Forzani Group Ltd. plans to increase its sales by 10 per cent a year over five years by reducing its banner count and expanding its Sport Chek outlets. .... [more]
28/4/09
Serial franchisee sees growth on the upswing. Whether you or your spouse has lost a job or you're an entrepreneur at heart that just can't stomach the financial risk of buying a traditional franchise, or starting your own business, there is a way to have the best of both worlds with home-based franchises. .... [more]
27/4/09
McDonald's free coffee promo sparks java war. The coffee wars are heating up across Canada with McDonald's offering free java for two weeks as high-end chain Starbucks closes locations, iconic Tim Hortons struggles with falling profit and Country Style repositions itself under a new owner. .... [more]
20/4/09
Oil-change franchisee needs a turbo boost. Bill Bhangal is in a jam these days. The owner of 10 Jiffy Lube franchises in Southwestern Ontario says his revenue, just like the economy, has tanked. .... [more]
20/4/09
Dollarama sales surge 12 per cent. Dollarama Group LP says sales grew 12 per cent and profit was up 9 per cent in the fourth quarter. .... [more]
17/4/09
Franchiser swallowing up Country Style. Country Style's 490 coffee and doughnut outlets are being eaten by MTY Food Group Inc., which franchises and operates Sukiyaki, Cultures, Yogen Fruz and other restaurants. .... [more]
13/4/09
Forzani profit sinks in fourth quarter. Sporting goods retailer Forzani Group Ltd. reported lower fourth-quarter and full-year profit Wednesday, but said recent moves to snatch more market share are beginning to pay off. .... [more]
8/4/09
Court Allows Franchise Class Action against Midas Canada. On 26 March 2009, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified a Canada-wide class action lawsuit by Midas franchisees against Midas Canada Inc. Midas Canada is a subsidiary of Midas Inc. .... [more]
1/4/09
Priszm keeps restaurants, takes hit. Priszm Income Fund, which gets royalties on sales at more than 400 KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, says it has taken another $65.9-million writedown on the value of dozens of underperforming properties that had been marked for sale or closure. .... [more]
30/3/09
Edible Arrangements blooms with fresh idea. Call it resilient franchising: While some large franchise chains have been busy closing stores, cutting staff and otherwise suffering the effects of a drop in sales, there are others who are quietly doubling sales and expanding franchise locations by 15% or more. .... [more]
29/3/09
Movenpick to enter Toronto market again. More than five years after the Movenpick chain left the Canadian market following a bitter dispute with its franchisee Jorg Reichert, the multinational Swiss restaurant and hotel operator says it's preparing a comeback. .... [more]
24/3/09
Outback Steakhouse closes Ontario restaurants. The Australian steakhouse concept, Outback Steakhouse Canada, has closed all of its restaurants in Ontario, effective March 23. The company said the decision to exit Ontario was a difficult one and it was made only after considerable reflection and analysis. .... [more]
24/3/09
Tim Hortons bringing in Philippine workers to staff Manitoba store. A Tim Hortons franchise on Opaskwayak Cree Nation in central Manitoba desperately needs workers and is looking to the Philippines to fill the demand. But the coffee giant's effort is being criticized by the chief of the First Nations community near The Pas, who says the company should try harder to train local people. .... [more]
24/3/09
easyhome Ltd. Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results. easyhome Ltd., Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. .... [more]
5/3/09
Canadian Tire tries selling groceries. Next time you pick up some Goodyears and 10W-30 at Canadian Tire, stop by the food section for a carton of milk, a box of frozen burgers and a package of cookies. .... [more]
5/3/09
Pizza Donini Overtakes Montreal. Donini, Inc. announced today that the Company has outlined an aggressive five-year expansion plan aimed at maximizing revenues and profits. ....
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24/2/09
Life's a beach for high-tech spa franchisee. Planet Beach's Nicole Matta says women who can't afford to splurge on high-end luxury items instead boost sales of affordable indulgences such as lipstick, and she hopes that trend will apply to her affordable chain of spas. ....
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23/2/09
Tim Hortons sees growth, even in recession. Tim Hortons Inc. expects to grow in 2009 even as the economy retracts – although, the fast-food retailer concedes, consumers are “more reluctant to part with their dollars.” ....
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20/2/09
Boston Pizza earnings rise on contributions from new
franchises. Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund said Monday its fourth-quarter earnings grew by 6.8 per cent, to $4.7 million from $4.4 million in the year-earlier period, driven by sales at new restaurants. .... [more]
10/2/09
Pizza Hut franchisee files for bankruptcy. The franchisee of Manitoba’s Pizza Hut restaurants has filed for bankruptcy. According to a spokeswoman from Pizza Hut’s parent company, Yum! Canada, restaurants in the Winnipeg area are operated by Premier Pizza, an independent Pizza Hut franchisee. .... [more]
5/2/09
Fast-food royalty fund delivers sales growth in downturn. North Vancouver's A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund reported a 7.5% increase in sales during its 2008 fourth quarter, which ended December 31, 2008. .... [more]
4/2/09
Couche-Tard buys 13 more stores. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is acquiring 13 stores in Quebec from privately held Group Therrien. .... [more]
2/2/09
Domino's Pizza Canada Opens 300th Store. Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is proud to announce the opening of its 300th store in Canada. The milestone store is located in Kelowna, British Columbia. .... [more]
27/1/09
Franchises lead to business careers. William Bourque is rolling in dough - literally. When's he's not delivering weather forecasts for Atlantic Canada, you'll find Bill up to his elbows in flour and other pizza fixin's at their franchise on Champlain Street, right across the street from Champlain Place. .... [more]
17/1/09
Jean Coutu takes hit on U.S. chain. Drug-store operator Jean Coutu Group Inc. lost $399.2-million in the third quarter, with the bulk of the damage caused by a $357.8-million hit on its investment in the U.S. Rite Aid chain. .... [more]
8/1/09
Little Caesars Pizza Announces Industry-Leading Franchise Program for Canadian Veterans. Little Caesars Pizza announced today its unique Little Caesars Canadian Veterans Program, which provides franchise business opportunities to qualified, honourably released veterans transitioning to civilian life or seeking a career change. .... [more]
6/1/09
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