Franchise Opportunities in Canada – Some of the Most Popular Ones

If you are a Canadian resident and are interested in a business venture, you could consider any one of the following Canadian franchise opportunities that are already very popular. Joining a popular franchise operation will allow you to operate a business that already has a very well established demand. However, there is a drawback to very popular franchise opportunities in Canada in the sense that competition might already be high.

However, if you have a geographical location where any of the following Canadian franchises might work, you should definitely go ahead and give it some serious thought.

• Snap-On – Snap On is a company that is worth about $2.8 Billion. Its products include power tools, diagnostic equipment and other specialty tools and equipment such as hydraulic lifts, tire changers etc. They already have 4,000 franchises across the world and have their presence in more than 130 countries. The company will provide training and support on a continual basis throughout the life of the franchise.
• Thai Express – Canadians are always open to international food selections and Thai Express will be a fantastic choice for people looking for Canadian franchises that are related to the food industry. It is a quick service restaurant that puts out traditional Thai cuisine with a few mixes and matches from other gourmets as well. The company is very famous for it’s made to order food where customers can request food that is mild, medium or spicy. The company requires that potential franchisees have about 450 square feet of commercial space in preferred locations such as malls or shopping centers. For their street franchises, they require about 1,200 to 2,000 square feet of space. The company provides a week of on site training to franchisees who are approved.
• Family Tree Digital Video – This is a good choice for small families or individuals who are looking for franchises that they are bale run on their own. The company deals with transformation and restoration of old pictures, slides, videos and other memorabilia items. It will add music, titles and customer requested visual effects to an older video. This company is very popular in Canada as it provides a product that will become an invaluable gift item. This franchise package will cost about $70,000 which will include equipment and machinery that is worth approximately $50,000. The Company will provide 3-4 days of on site training and provides ongoing support for free. It does not charge royalties and the competition is quite low as of now.
• Salvus Breathalyzer – This company manufactures easy to use, accurate Breathalyzer tests with an intention to sell them at restaurants and bars that serve alcohol. It promotes social drinking although it is a high profit margin business. This company has just rolled out its franchise operations and this will mean that you may get a jump start on the program if you get in early.
• TacoTime – It is possible that TacoTime may become the Taco Bell of Canada. The company has been in the business for 30 years and already has 118 stores spread across Canada. They have franchise operations for drive-thru styles restaurants, food courts as well as Cantina locations.