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Read moreExpanding into the U.S. is a major leap for any Canadian franchise. With a population over ten times larger than Canada’s and the world’s largest economy, the opportunities are real—but so are the complexities by Victor Turcanu Published in the...
Read moreby Alyssa Huglen Published in the Franchise Times, March 2025 Victor Turcanu’s first exposure to franchising came early, as he was once a franchisee of a student painting company in college. His work at Spadea Lignana today, though, focuses on...
Read moreWhile Canada and the U.S. share many economic similarities, their franchise laws and regulations operate within distinctly different legal frameworks. by Victor Turcanu Published in the Elite Franchise Magazine, February 2025 Here’s a comprehensive comparison to help Canadian franchisors navigate...
Read moreby Emilee Wentland Published in the Franchise Times, March 2025 Bankruptcy gets a bad rap. It feels like an admission of defeat, guilt or failure, and many parties who could benefit from a bankruptcy filing put it off for too...
Read moreAs a Canadian franchisor, your trademark is one of your most valuable assets. This is especially true if you’re planning to franchise or expand into the United States by Victor Turcanu Published in the Elite Franchise Magazine, May 2025 Your...
Read moreExpanding a franchise system into the US is an exciting growth opportunity, but it comes with its share of challenges by Victor Turcanu Published in the Elite Franchise Magazine, April 2025 Many Canadian franchisors assume that what works in Canada...
Read moreAs a Canadian franchisor, expanding into the United States might seem daunting by Victor Turcanu Published in the Elite Franchise Magazine, March 2025 With its complex web of federal and state regulations, the US market can look like an intimidating...
Read moreWith help from Spadea Lignana, The Flying Pickle is turning its one-of-a-kind pickleball club into a fast-growing franchise opportunity. When Paul Starita first started getting into pickleball in 2022, he didn’t just see a sport; he saw an opportunity to...
Read moreMoby Dick House of Kabob, a beloved chain in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, has been serving authentic Persian cuisine since 1989. Founded by the late Mike Daryoush, the restaurant has grown from a single location into a regional favorite,...
Read moreIt’s back! The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the reinstatement of its Franchise Directory, reversing a decision made in 2023 under the previous administration. This reinstatement, effective June 1, 2025, marks a return to a system that...
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