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In this week’s Franchise Update, we are bringing you news on the IFA’s upcoming MinorityFran seminars, as well as news on the latest addition to Franchise Direct’s online family: Franchise Direct Canada!

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The IFA have announced details of their upcoming franchise seminars aimed at minority groups. MinorityFran will hold an informative seminar in St. Louis on June 17th. Details can be found on the IFA website.

Franchise Direct are excited to announced the launch of their newest franchise opportunities website for franchise opportunities in Canada. Franchise Direct Canada, will provide an online portal for the franchise community in Canada.

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We are delighted to announce another milestone in the history of Franchise Direct: the launch of Franchise Direct Canada. This site will be the ultimate resource for Canadians looking to start a franchise. Not only will Franchise Direct Canada provide access to the best franchises in Canada, but it will feature extensive information on the Canadian franchise industry.

Franchise Direct Canada is our sixth national site: we are already connecting franchises and entrepreneurs in the US, the UK, Germany, France and Spain. Franchise Direct is a truly a world-leading franchise portal and one of the most trusted names in the industry.

Canadians who are keen to make a start in franchising can rest assured that Franchise Direct possesses an in-depth understanding of their national franchise scene. Franchise Direct brings together an informed and savvy international team highly-knowledgeable in local franchise markets. Franchise Direct Canada will have a distinct Quebec flavour, as it will be headed up by chief business developer Marie-Andree Maurice, a former Montreal native.

It couldn’t be a better time to launch Franchise Direct’s Canada site. Franchising continues to grow and grow in Canada, with some of the most established brands and innovative franchise concepts thriving there. At the same time, economists have predicted that Canada’s economy will recover faster than others from the global recession. Franchising has proven to be a vehicle for economic recovery during past recessions and Franchise Direct will help Canadian entrepreneurs connect with some of the most exciting business opportunities available today.

Not only does Franchise Direct help entrepreneurs find the perfect business, it’s also an invaluable resource for people trying to stay informed with the latest developments in the franchise industry. Learn everything you need to know about franchising as you read Franchise Direct’s exclusive franchising studies. Franchising is one of the most proven and profitable methods to start a successful business. With Franchise Direct, Canadians will now be able to access the best the industry has to offer.

We couldn’t be more excited to be operating in Canada, and we’d like to celebrate Canada in a small way by linking to the video below.