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Conveniently Smart, Conveniently Simple. Automation and self-service are reshaping the grocery shopping experience. Aisle 24 franchises offer you the opportunity to harness these powerful trends to deliver an innovative twist on the corner store. Aisle 24 stores – cashier-less, small footprint grocery markets catering to last-minute shopping – serve the booming Canadian residential property market. We provide condos, apartments, townhouse complexes, campus residences, and other shared living communities with a high-value amenity for tenants. Franchise units in Canada: 11 Corporate units in Canada: 5 In business since: 2016 Franchising since: 2019 Franchise fee: $25K Start-up capital required: $60K-$80K Investment required: $120K-$160K Training: Yes Available territories: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NB, PE, NS, NL, QC CFA member since: 2019 Phone: (647) 932-1037 Web: www.aisle24.ca Email: franchising@aisle24.ca Contact: John Douang, Co-Founder & CEO ACCT helps performance-driven organizations build the knowledge, skills and approaches required of a modern workforce. Our digital learning team works with clients to design, develop and deploy engaging, interactive, eLearning solutions based on their unique business (i.e. brand, customer service, products/services, etc.). Ongoing training is a missioncritical component to ensure the success of their geographically dispersed franchisees. In business since: 1967 CFA member since: 2020

Contact: Jerry Van Olst, Manager - Business Development Email: vanolsj@algonquincollege.com Phone: (613) 216-9591 Web: www.algonquincollege.com

Helping you do more business is our business. When you accept American Express® Cards, you gain access to higher spending customers and a greater number of business clients. We also help franchisees grow through business solutions that include cash ow management, providing working capital opportunities and lucrative rewards. Contact us to nd out more about how we can help your Franchise grow. CFA Member Since: 2017 Web: www.amex.ca/canadianfranchiseassociation Email: franchisesolutions@aexp.com Big Frog is more than a business; it’s a lifestyle! Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More® is a franchise concept specializing in custom decorated apparel with more than 88 locations opened or in development in the U.S. Big Frog’s goal is to become the world leader in the $20 billion garment decorating industry. Using high tech direct-to-garment printing, it is the only chain or franchise of its kind. Big Frog has a strong history of success and wonderful validation from its franchise owners. This exciting opportunity is now available in Canada!

Franchise Units in the US: 88 Business Since: 2006 Franchising Since: 2008 Franchise Fee: $49.5K Investment: $190K+ Training: Training manuals, online courses, 1 week in Florida, 1 week onsite at your store Available territories: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, SK, YT, US

Address: 13083 – 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 0A2 Phone: (587) 525-8000 Web: bigfrog.ca Email: info@bigfrog.ca Contact: Tom Suggitt, CEO

WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL BAKERY FRANCHISE • A trusted brand – Nearly 700 locations worldwide and 35+ years’ experience franchising • A robust model – COBS Bread is built on providing exceptional product, friendly service and a welcoming environment for all customers • Community focused – All bakeries donate to hundreds of local schools, groups and charities across Canada • Authenticity – COBS Bread operates with honesty and transparency • No initial franchising fee for new bakeries • Flexible nancing options Awards 2015 Recipient CFA Award of Excellence in Franchising, Silver Award Winner 2010 & 2012 Recipient CFA Award of Excellence in Franchising, Bronze Award Winner 2011–2020 Recipient CFA Franchisees’ Choice Designation Contact the COBS Bread Franchising Team E franchise@cobsbread.com P 1 866 838 COBS (2627) W www.cobsbread.com/franchising We are a world-class franchisor with a commitment to quality, having more than 7,100 stores in more than 29 countries. DQ Grill & Chill® offers a variety of soft-serve treats along with a full line of hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken and salads. As an ongoing expansion program, we are presently accepting applications for DQ® franchises across Canada. Candidates must have business acumen, superior people skills and desire to work with a proven franchise system. A DQ Grill & Chill® has a total investment of approximately $800,000 - $1,200,000 or more. The candidate must have a minimum of $400,000 cash available. A DQ® Treat location can be in major shopping malls or as a free-standing unit. The total investment for a retail store is between $300,000 - $500,000 and up to $800,000 for a free-standing unit. Applicants must have a minimum of 40% project cost in cash to invest. www.dq.ca Contact: Tammie Verna at tammie.verna@idq.com or 905.637.4741

Driverseat Chauffeur ServicesDiversi ed Royalty Corp. (“DIV”) is a multi-royalty corporation, engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed multi-location businesses and franchisors in North Driverseat is the latest emerging trend in home based franchise America. systems, blazing a new industry in personal transportation. Our In business since: 2014 franchise partners specialize in marketing, strategizing and growing CFA member since: 2017 their business, while their Coachmen (drivers) focus on transporting customers and their vehicles, through 4 unique services. Protected Phone: (604) 235-3146 terrritories available throughout Canada and the U.S. Web: diversi edroyaltycorp.com Email: greg@diversi edroyaltycorp.com Total capital required - $20k to $35k Contact: Greg Gutmanis, CFO & VP Acquisitions Innovative Technology Platform $21,000 franchise fee Home based No need for inventory Signi cant industry size No capital real estate leases 4 tier extensive training program Designated Driver Airport Chauffeur Assisted Transport Vehicle Chauffeur 1-855-DRIVE-90 | info@driverseatinc.com www.driverseatinc.com Driverseat Chau eur Services Driverseat Chauffeur Services

Driverseat is an award winning system, specializing in Driverseat is the latest emerging trend in home based franchise transportation solutions. Our franchise partners build their systems, blazing a new industry in personal transportation. Our team of Chauffeurs and grow the brand through marketing and franchise partners specialize in marketing, strategizing and growing networking in their communities. Franchises offer consumer their business, while their Coachmen (drivers) focus on transporting transportation in the tourism and hospitality industries, and customers and their vehicles, through 4 unique services. Protected develop business partnerships that generate revenue as they territories available throughout Canada and the U.S. transport clients in their own vehicle or in eet shuttles. • Total capital required - $43K to $48K Total capital required- $20k to $35k • Innovative Technology Platform Innovative Technology Platform • $19,000 franchise fee $21,000 franchise fee • Home based • No need for inventory • Signi cant industry size • No capital real estate leases • 4 tier extensive training program Home based No need for inventory Significant industry size No capital real estate leases 4 tier extensive training program Contact 1-855-DRIVE-90 info@driverseatinc.com www.driverseatinc.com Contact 1-855-DRIVE-90 info@driverseatinc.com www.driverseatinc.com

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Signage has never been more important. Right now, businesses are looking for new and better ways to compete. Industries are revamping to meet compliance standards. And advertisers are expanding their reach into new media, like digital signage and mobile websites. Join the franchise that’s leading the next generation of business communication. Now more than ever, businesses look to FASTSIGNS® for innovative ways to connect with customers in a highly competitive marketplace. Our high standards for quality and customer service have made FASTSIGNS the most recognized brand in the industry, driving signi cantly more traf c to the web than any other sign company. We also lead in these important areas: • Entrepreneur - #1 in Category, 2021 • Franchise Business Review Best in Category, 2018,

FBR 50 Award 2006-2021 • CFA Franchisees’ Choice Designation 2013-2020 Mark L. Jameson, Chief Support and Development Of cer FASTSIGNS International, Inc. 2542 Highlander Way, Carrollton, TX 75006 214-346-5679 of ce mark.jameson@fastsigns.com www.fastsigns.com 2013-2020

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“Our Family Protecting Your Family” We are here to help with your auto & home insurance needs. CFA’s exclusive AUTO & Home Insurance Program saves you an additional 15% on our already low rates. This discount is for all CFA Member companies and their staff. Call us anytime this year and be entered to win one of 30 prizes of $5,000! In business since: 1982 CFA member since: 2018 Phone: (905) 238-0668 ext. 2242 Web: www.insuranceland.ca Email: harminder@insuranceland.ca Contact: Harminder Kapoor, Account Executive Do good. Feel good. Own your own coffeehouse. At Good Earth we’ve been creating authentic, community coffeehouses since 1991… serving ethically sourced coffee and fresh, wholesome food, with a down-to-earth attitude. We believe in our coffee farmers. We choose Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance Certi ed, and Direct Trade coffee... and every cup is exceptional. We believe in good food. Our food is fresh and wholesome. It sets us apart from the competition. Good Earth is uniquely a coffeehouse with good food. We believe in community. Coffeehouses have a long and colourful history. Our coffeehouses are warm, friendly, and inviting. A Good Earth Coffeehouse is a community-gathering place like the coffeehouses of old. We believe in you! Good relationships are at the core of Good Earth. Is it time to invest in yourself and your family? Find out more about growing with Good Earth. Visit us at www.goodearthcoffeehouse.com. Connect at 1-888-294-9330 or franchise@goodearthcoffeehouse.com.

2020 will be a year to remember for us all! For M&M, it marks 40 years of helping Canadians put delicious meals on the table which has never been more relevant than during the recent crisis. We are extremely proud of our front line Franchise Partners, Managers and Meal Advisors who have stepped up to the table to support their customers and communities showing that while much has changed with M&M, our commitment to our customers has not! New name, new award winning design/concept offering our customers the con dence they can shop in a clean, convenient, welcoming environment. We’ve proudly met our food promise with all of our products free of arti cial colours, arti cial avours, and arti cial sweeteners. No other national grocery retailer can currently say that! We offer easy-to-prepare, top quality, innovative options for those looking for something different for dinner, be it our individual Premium Single Serves in their revolutionary packaging or quick to prepare skillets to feed the entire family. Our new M&M APP makes shopping online and redeeming M&M Rewards convenient as well offering delivery in most regions and now in response to the COVID crisis we have curbside pick up available! Reach out today to nd out about the opportunities we have nationally where you can be your community’s M&M brand ambassador! For more information, visit our website at www.mmfoodmarket.com/en/franchising or call us at 1-800-461-0171.

Welcome to the largest Canadian-owned quick serve chicken restaurant and one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country. Mary Brown’s Chicken continues to expand across Canada with over 185+ stores now open. Projections are to reach 300 locations by the end of 2022. It’s a growth plan we’d love you to be part of! Our food is exceptional and our numbers are impressive. In the last year alone, we experienced a remarkable 20% increase in sales and a 10% increase in average unit volume. Our genuine hospitality, 100% Canadian heritage and Crave Delicious menu keep our Guests coming back again and again. Our Chicken is fresh Canada Grade A, hand cut and hand breaded in-store. Our Taters are also handcrafted in-store from farm fresh Canadian potatoes. Even our Coleslaw is made fresh in-store! Our approach is time-proven, with 50+ years of success dating back to 1969. Add to that our comprehensive Franchisee support including Training, Operations, Financing and Marketing and you’ll see that Mary Brown’s is an exciting opportunity that you don’t want to miss. Email franchising@marybrowns.com and get started today. marybrownsfranchising.com

Start accepting payments your way with Moneris. With a full suite of business management and payment processing solutions, Moneris offers everything you need to manage your business. Whether you run a pop-up shop, online store, bricksand-mortar location, or offer curb-side pickup, we have a solution that ts your needs. We’ll get you up and running quickly and easily, helping you to integrate our products and services to make doing business that much easier. As Canada’s #1 payment processor*, you can feel comfortable knowing Moneris is on your side. Want to learn more? Contact Isabel Mifsud at 855-502-6227 or Isabel.Mifsud@moneris.com. Visit moneris.com/cfa to learn more about Moneris. Wherever Business Takes You

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting rm in Canada. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

Contact: Rick Chittley-Young, CPA, CGA, Partner Rick.Chittley@mnp.ca

Phone: (289) 293-2400 Web: www.mnp.ca

All-in-one Payroll and HR Management Solutions for SMEs Are you a small franchise business owner? Nethris offers all-in-one management solutions to make your work easier. We automate payroll preparation and processing and simplify HR, time and bene ts management. Already over 17,000 Canadian SME owners use our affordable, easy to use and secure cloud solutions to free themselves from administrative tasks that prevent them from growing their business. Contact Nethris to receive a free demonstration and learn how you can better manage your employees. In business since: 1976 CFA member since: 2010 Phone: (888) 650-6291 Web: www.nethris.com Email: payroll@nethris.com

*Based on total processing volume in Canada. MONERIS and MONERIS & Design are registered trademarks of Moneris Solutions Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors offers franchisees the opportunity to take control of their lives and lifestyles. With a home-based, low overhead model, franchisees can reach positive cash ow quickly in a self-controlled environment. Your schedule is exible and your outgoing personality allows you to develop community relationships with realtors and home buyers. Pillar To Post Home Inspectors offer home buyers and owners peace of mind regarding their most important investment, their home. Franchise Fee: $24,500 Startup Capital Required: $41,195 Investment Required: $41,195-$50,995 Available Territories: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, United States, Single Units Franchise Opportunities Available: Single Units Training : In house training and instruction program Franchise Units Canada: 81 USA: 482 In Business Since : 1994 Franchising Since: 1994 CFA Member Since: 2013 For further information, please visit www.pillartopostfranchise.com Grab Your Slice of Life! Pizza Pizza began in December 1967 in a 300 square foot store in Toronto at the corner of Wellesley and Parliament Street. Since then we became the biggest pizza chain in the country. Our success stems from our customer focus. Our commitments to freshness, quality, and innovation have led us to the top of the pile in the pizza industry. Pizza Pizza delivers on its goals time and time again as we strive to make the best pizzas around at reasonable prices. Moving forward, we will continue to hold our leading position through community involvement and environmental stewardship. Consider what Canada’s most successful pizza chain has to offer you: • A commitment to quality, freshness, customer satisfaction and innovation • Superior marketing and promotional support • State-of-the-art technology • Ongoing professional development • Comprehensive training • Site selection, lease negotiation and professional architectural design • Knowledgeable support staff • Administrative systems • We supply the ingredients • Be your own boss! Franchising information: franchisinginfo@pizzapizza.ca www.pizzapizza.ca/franchising

Join The UPS Store franchise network and count on the support from our experienced Home Of ce and in- eld teams to get you to your grand opening and beyond. Many offer printing or shipping services, but our dedication to innovation and convenience are what keep The UPS Store at the top of our industry. With over 345 franchise locations across Canada (and continuing to grow), we have a proven track record of success! As a franchisee you will enjoy an established system to get your business started off on the right track; in-depth training programs and ongoing support to make sure you continue to succeed; and an internationally recognized and award-winning brand to help you build instant credibility in your community. The UPS Store is there at every stage of your franchising journey. Visit us at theupsstore.ca. We Print, Ship & More! Locations, North America: Over 5000 Locations in Canada: Over 345 Minimum cash investment: $100,000 Total cash investment: $174,000 to $198,500 plus working capital. For more information on The UPS Store opportunity, call 1-800-661-6232 or visit www.theupsstore.ca. “Movers Who Care” TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest and most successful franchise moving company in North America with over 300 locations in operation. The company’s success is directly related to its delivery of exceptional customer service and strong brand identity. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® provides local and regional moving and related services including storage, packing, unpacking, the sale of moving supplies including boxes and packing materials, and junk removal services to residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Franchise units in Canada: 26, US: 355, Other: 4 Corporate units in Canada: 3, US: 3 In business since: 2005 Franchising since: 2005 Franchise fee: $50K-$85K Start-up capital required: $140,500 Investment required: $190,500-$372,500 Training: 2 weeks Available territories: BC, NB, NL CFA member since: 2004 Phone: (416) 204-7553, (416) 204-7551 Web: www.twomenandatruck.ca/ franchise.twomenandatruck.ca Email: John.prittie@twomen.ca Contact: John Prittie, President & CEO

DON’T MISS OUR MAY/JUNE 2021 ISSUE!

The Service-Focused Franchising Issue

Regardless of the circumstances, Canadians continue to access services for their families, homes, vehicles, and businesses, many of which have been designated as essential services by provincial governments throughout the country. The May/June 2021 issue of Franchise Canada spotlights these service-focused franchises across Canada. In the cover story, we feature home restoration franchises that specialize in providing disaster recovery support to Canadians during unexpected and devastating events. Throughout the issue, we also highlight franchises that help keep Canadian properties and businesses in order, including commercial/residential services, automotive services, and business-to-business services. Each year, the demographic of aging baby boomers in Canada continues to rise, increasing the need for senior support services. We take readers through a variety of senior services franchises that help aging Canadians stay safe and comfortable at home. We also feature a special focus on franchises that provide services to children as Canadians look to keep their kids on track despite recent obstacles, and franchises that provide pet services to help pet parents raise their furry family members. Check out the May/June issue for this content and more, including franchisee success stories and expert advice from franchise professionals!

WATCH FOR THESE INSPIRING FEATURES IN OUR MAY/JUNE 2021 ISSUE:*

HOME RESTORATION FRANCHISES:

Franchise Canada highlights franchises that provide vital services to their communities, as they specialize in disaster recovery. Unexpected events can strike your home at any time and these franchises have teams that are well equipped to support Canadians through sudden and challenging times.

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

SERVICES FRANCHISES: With Canadians spending more time at home, they’re focused on maintaining and upgrading their spaces to make them as safe and comfortable as possible. We introduce you to franchises that provide services to help preserve and improve spaces at home and at work. B2B SERVICES FRANCHISES: Many Canadian businesses rely on the abundant support they receive from B2B services. In this feature, you’ll discover franchises that provide printing, bookkeeping, workspaces, and more to help business owners find the path to success.

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

FRANCHISES: It’s important that you get you where you need to go safely and efficiently. Here, Franchise Canada explores automotive services franchises that provide regular maintenance, repairs, accessories, and more to the millions of Canadians who use their automobiles every day.

SENIOR SERVICES FRANCHISES

ACROSS CANADA: Many seniors are opting to stay at home as they get older, hoping to remain comfortable with the help of caregivers who provide additional support for seniors and their families. Learn more about franchises that are providing these services from coast to coast!

FRANCHISEE ADVISORY COUNCILS:

A franchisor can develop a Franchisee Advisory Council to create open communication within the system. This article will explore how these franchisees represent the franchise system and help to communicate franchisee needs and concerns to help the brand succeed and grow.

PLUS, A SPECIAL FRANCHISE FOCUS ON FRANCHISES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR KIDS AND PETS!

IN EVERY ISSUE:

• Industry News • Show Me the Money • Franchise Tutorials • Leadership Profile • Giving Back • Home-Grown & Locally Owned • Ask the Experts • Day in the Life • The First Year • Franchise Fun

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