Franchise Canada Chats

Canadian Franchise Association
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Get to know experts in the Canadian franchising community! Season 10 of the Franchise Canada Chats podcast features franchisees and franchisors across various sectors in the industry. Check back every week for the latest episode and subscribe today!

  1. 3d ago

    S10 E2 | Purpose-First Franchising: Senior Helpers with Craig Dowling & Robert Thornton

    In this episode of Franchise Canada Chats, host Renée Boudakian of Rubicon Franchise Partners is joined by two members of the Senior Helpers franchise system: Craig Dowling, Director of Franchise Development, and Robert Thornton, franchise owner in Victoria, B.C. Though their stories are unique, both Craig and Robert came into Senior Helpers with an intimate understanding of the importance of caregiving. Tune in to hear their stories, why they chose senior care, what Senior Helpers values in its franchisees, how the first year of owning a senior-care franchise can unfold, and more!

    S10 E2 | Purpose-First Franchising: Senior Helpers with Craig Dowling & Robert Thornton

  2. Sep 22

    S10 E1 | Building Toward the Big Picture: California Closets with Cameron Johnson

    Renée Boudakian, CFE, of Rubicon Franchise Partners is joined by Cameron Johnson, a California Closets franchisee servicing Alberta and Saskatchewan, and a long-time member of the franchise community. In the last 28 years he’s worked with three brands under the FirstService umbrella, and in the last 20 years he’s grown his California Closets franchise from a team of 5 to about 75. Tune in to hear his story and learn about long-term franchise ownership, growing and developing a team, building a business that lets you shift from running daily operations to managing the big picture, and more!

    S10 E1 | Building Toward the Big Picture: California Closets with Cameron Johnson

  3. 09/30/2025

    BONUS | Franchisee Appreciation Month with David Druker from The UPS Store

    To cap off Franchisee Appreciation Month, Franchise Canada Chats is releasing a bonus episode hosted by Steve Buors and featuring David Druker, president and CEO of The UPS Store Canada. Join David and Steve on this special bonus episode, sponsored by The UPS Store, as they discuss the world of franchising, the opportunities it affords business owners, and the hard work that franchisees put back into their communities.

    BONUS | Franchisee Appreciation Month with David Druker from The UPS Store

  4. 09/08/2025

    S9 E15 | History in the Baking: Pizza Pizza with Tahir Siddique

    On the final episode of Franchise Canada Chats season 9, Renée Boudakian is speaking with Pizza Pizza franchisee, Tahir Siddique, to discuss his 25 years of experience in the franchising industry, from working in the kitchen to owning his own location. Listen in as they dive into Tahir’s transition from employee to franchisee, what goes into operating a top-performing location, the role that community has played in his journey, and so much more!

    S9 E15 | History in the Baking: Pizza Pizza with Tahir Siddique

  5. 09/02/2025

    S9 E14 | Finding Your Flock: Wild Birds Unlimited with Kimberly and Andrew Severson

    Franchise Canada Chats and Renée Boudakian welcome Kimberly and Andrew Severson, two franchisees with Wild Birds Unlimited in South Surrey, BC, to talk about their experience as franchise business owners. They share insights from their experience in accounting and finance, buying franchise units through resale, moving locations, proper franchisor-franchisee communication, and everything that goes into the business of connecting people and nature, and doing it with excellence as part of a franchise community.

    S9 E14 | Finding Your Flock: Wild Birds Unlimited with Kimberly and Andrew Severson

  6. 08/25/2025

    S9 E13 | Learning Leadership: Kekuli Cafe with Elijah Mack-Stirling

    Renée is talking with Elijah Mack-Stirling about what it’s like to be a franchisee with Canada’s first Indigenous fast-casual cuisine franchise, Kekuli Cafe. Learn more about different financing considerations, leadership tactics integral to multi-unit success, the importance of safe spaces for Indigenous youth, ensuring adequate support systems in difficult times, and more. This episode was recorded on May 18, 2025. Content note: This episode includes mention of familial grief and missing persons. The Canadian Small Business Financing Act: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canada-small-business-financing-program/en

    S9 E13 | Learning Leadership: Kekuli Cafe with Elijah Mack-Stirling

  7. 08/18/2025

    S9 E12 | At the Heart & Helm: The UPS Store with David Everitt

    On Season 9 Episode 12, Renée Boudakian, CFE, is joined by David Everitt, a longstanding franchisee with The UPS Store in Thunder Bay, Ontario. David’s family was part of The UPS Store’s original move into Canada. Today, David shares with listeners the nuances of working in a family business, operating in a rural area, supporting staff to ensure their success, the importance of forming connections with your local community and franchise community, and what it means to be an Area Franchisee.

    S9 E12 | At the Heart & Helm: The UPS Store with David Everitt

  8. 08/11/2025

    S9 E11 | Rolling Out A Business: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa with Christopher Fisher

    Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchisee, Christopher Fisher, joins Renée Boudakian, CFE on the Franchise Canada Chats podcast to share his experience as a multi-unit owner in Ottawa, Ontario. Tag along to hear about Christopher’s decision to join a franchise instead of opening another independent business, various financing options for franchisees, the difference between an Area Developer and a Master Franchisee, and the importance of conducting adequate market research during the discovery process.

    S9 E11 | Rolling Out A Business: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa with Christopher Fisher
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Get to know experts in the Canadian franchising community! Season 10 of the Franchise Canada Chats podcast features franchisees and franchisors across various sectors in the industry. Check back every week for the latest episode and subscribe today!

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  • Creator
    Canadian Franchise Association
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Franchise Canada Chats

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