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Firehouse Subs has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada.
FASTSIGNS® announced a record-breaking first half of the year for franchise development sales in 2026.
Empower Brands today announced strong first-half growth.
Express Employment Professionals is reporting steady mid-year franchise growth in 2026.
Playa Bowls opened the doors of its first international shop at The Well in downtown Toronto to officially launch the brand's entry into the Canadian market.
MR MIKES Restaurants Corp. announced today the signing of a six-store multi-unit franchise agreement in Atlantic Canada.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is bringing its fast, order-ahead wing experience to New York’s North Country on Wednesday, May 27.
Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant operators, today announced it has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada.
  • May 12th, 2026
  • By: Dunkin'
  • 246    0
As part of its global expansion strategy, Red Roof® is expanding its footprint into the Canadian market with its first property in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Playa Bowls is officially bringing its signature tropical vibe north of the border.
RNR Tire Express (RNR) is officially entering Canada with the signing of its first international franchise agreement.
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Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay signed a lease for its first Canadian restaurant at The Well in downtown Toronto.
Big Chicken opened its first-ever Canadian location inside Hamilton’s newly transformed TD Coliseum, in partnership with Oak View Group (OVG).
Playa Bowls has announced a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada Inc.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash is officially expanding into Canada with its first location opening in Ontario this Friday.
Fazoli’s has officially reached a new milestone, the opening of its first international location in Canada in Calgary, Alberta.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® opens Tuesday, June 3
Chocolats Favoris is bringing its one-of-a-kind chocolate experience to Vancouver with the grand opening of its location in the heart of Gastown on May 3, 2025, where the first 50 customers will receive a free signature product.
Ziebart, the global leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is accelerating its international growth with the renewal of its 60-year-old master franchise license with Driven Brands Canada, which owns Uniban Canada.
  • Apr 8th, 2025
  • By: Ziebart
  • 443    0
Smoke’s Poutinerie is stoked to announce that the Rock n’ Roll Gravy Train’s latest stop will not only bring an Entertainment-fueled Experience, but also the widest variety of Poutine, Side Dishes and Sandwiches to all Edmontonians!
Captain D's, the nation's leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has taken the next major step in its global expansion strategy by signing a 20-unit multi-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom.
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911 Restoration today announced it has signed agreements for new franchises in nine new territories across the United States and Canada.
Gold's Gym has signed a development rights agreement with a franchisee to open 17 locations in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTAH), with the first gym slated for a 2025 opening. 
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® expands with three new locations in Canada.
CarePatrol announced the opening of its first two franchise locations in Ontario
Real ramen fans in Alberta can celebrate now that JINYA Ramen Bar is opening in Edmonton.
PayMore Stores has just signed its largest deal to date: a 120-unit master agreement for Canada.
  • Jul 9th, 2024
  • By: PayMore
  • 575    0
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa announced today its newest location in Waterloo at The Boardwalk opening on June 1st.
New York Fries announced today its latest opening within the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, its fourth restaurant to open in the U.S. this year.
Toppers Pizza is expanding throughout Wisconsin with a new restaurant at 1602 S. Church Street in Watertown.

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