Franchise Canada Chats

Cathy Thorpe is the President of Nurse Next Door, one of the nation's most successful senior care services brands.

In this episode we discuss:

- The challenges and opportunities of Nurse Next Door's global expansion

- The benefits of franchising with Nurse Next Door

- What Cathy was doing before she became President of Nurse Next Door

- and so much more!

Mike Malleck is a long-time business owner of Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services. Clintar offers franchise opportunities across Canada and serves clients in a variety of key areas like Landscape Management and Landscape Enhancement.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The key phases of franchise ownership

- What Mike has learned about running a business with nearly two decades of experience

- The future of Mike's business

- and so much more!

Tamara Leniew is a Beyond the Classroom franchisee. Beyond the Classroom is a tutoring organization focused on boosting confidence in the children they tutor.

In this episode, we sit down with Tamara to discuss:

- Why it's important to be passionate about the business?

- Why it's important to take care of your mental health as an entrepreneur?

- How to prepare for business ownership

- and so much more!

Lindsey Caron is a Quesada Burritos & Tacos franchisee. With 130 locations and counting, Quesada Burritos & Tacos is a Mexican-inspired restaurant focused on serving its communities fresh and tasty food.

In this episode we discuss:

- Why she chose to invest in a Quesada restaurant

- The challenges of being a young business owner

- How she got the investment needed for her franchise

- and so much more!

Gary Prenovost is the Market President of FranNet. FranNet provides education and support to individuals who are interested in franchised business ownership.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The steps he takes to match prospective franchisees with the right business opportunity

- The biggest lesson Gary has learned from working as a FranNet consultant

- How to measure success as an entrepreneur

- And a whole lot more!

Nancy Esson is a Right At Home Canada franchisee. Right At Home is a home healthcare company with a focus on wellness for seniors and those in need of assistance.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why she chose to buy Right at Home franchise

- How to set and reach big business goals

- Key lessons she's learned as a new owner

- and so much more!

Robert Bruski is one of the Co-owners of CTRL-V, one of the world's fastest-growing and virtual reality arcades.

In this episode, we discuss:

- How he transitioned from being an investment specialist to a business

owner

- CTRL-V’s initial and ongoing training process

- What CTRL-V’s initial and ongoing training process is like

- and so much more!

Enjoy this bonus episode with Peter van Stralen, former CEO of The Ground Guys, author and certified franchise executive as he discusses his principles of C.A.R.E. leadership.

Craig Jooste is the CEO of Canadian brand, Local Handyman Group.

In today's episode, we talk to Craig about:

- Why he started Local Handyman Group

- What the future of the franchise looks like

- What he's looking for in a franchise partner

...and so much more!

Brian Bazely is the CEO and co-founder of Driverseat, a personal transportation company that provides vehicle and chauffeur services across Canada and the U.S.

In this episode we cover:

Why Driverseat uses a royalty payment model for their franchisees rather than taking a percentage of gross profits over a certain period of time?

How Driverseat sets himself apart with so many mobile driving apps available?

The franchisee recruitment ongoing training process

and so much more!