In 2000, a single boutique opened at Montreal’s Atwater Market, back when sushi was still an emerging trend in Canada. Today the brand has more than 170 locations across the country. For a Sushi Shop franchise, the initial investment runs approximately $300,000 to $450,000. Initial...

A Manchu WOK franchise has a $35,000 franchise fee and an estimated initial investment of $400,000 to $600,000, depending on whether you open in a mall food court or on the street. Ongoing fees include a 6% royalty and an Ad Fund contribution of 2%...

Most people who look into franchising start the same way: a dozen open tabs, a few brochures, and a short list of brands that never seems to get shorter. A live franchise webinar is a quicker way to narrow it down, because you hear directly...

Yes, TacoTime is a Canadian brand. Since 1978, TacoTime has been serving Canadians bold, craveable Tex-Mex made with real ingredients and a lot of care. What began in Western Canada has grown into a network of more than 125 locations across the country. Here is...

When prospective franchisees begin exploring food franchise opportunities in Canada with MTY Group, one of the first questions that comes up is how the location process works. Where your restaurant opens is one of the most consequential decisions in the entire franchising journey. Understanding how...

When evaluating a franchise network, recent opening activity is one of the practical reference points available to prospective franchisees. MTY Group’s new openings across Canada and internationally provide a factual look at which brands are adding locations, where those restaurants are being established, and what...