Franchises

Metro Vancouver's quick-service restaurants face multiple challenges heading into 2025

Demand outstrips location options but real estate costs erode margins

Dec 3, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Subway chain sold for US$9.55 billion

Equity firm Roark Capital edged out a score of bidders to wrap the giant restaurant deal

Aug 24, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

Vancouver quick restaurant rebound led by fast-food

Twenty-seven new eateries opened in downtown in the 10 months up to August, including 11 quick-service outlets

Nov 11, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

Canada’s biggest franchise show to open in Vancouver

The Franchise Canada show is held live Nov.12-13 at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Nov 2, 2022 3:37 PM Read more >

Calgary coffee chain splashes into Vancouver

Deville Coffee plans four downtown outlets in the city with its first major move outside of Alberta

Jul 25, 2022 3:48 PM Read more >

Freshslice Pizza sues former franchisees for breaking agreements

Suit clams franchisees ignored non-competition and non-solicitation clauses in opening competing outlets across Metro Vancouver

Aug 9, 2021 6:27 AM Read more >

Is owning a food franchise the right fit for you?

Franchise expert Ken Wither shares his experience on what makes a franchise succeed or fail

Jan 23, 2020 7:48 AM Read more >

Free franchise expo to offer expert advice and industry connections

Huge event in Vancouver this weekend has 11 educational seminars and wide array of exhibitors including most major franchise brands

Oct 30, 2019 7:54 AM Read more >

Sobeys expands FreshCo grocery banner to B.C.

First Western Canadian FreshCo opens in Mission, with 11 more planned by year's end

May 6, 2019 12:55 PM Read more >

Second Cup franchisees sue coffee chain

“Second Cup does not use this money in an adequate manner to advertise and fails to fulfil its contractual,” read court documents

Jan 10, 2019 9:59 AM Read more >