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Minuteman Press There’s a world of potential in printing. Explore a franchise opportunity with the first and last name in... Minimum Investment: $150,000. Minuteman Press Franchise.

PostNet Print, copy and ship with PostNet! This global franchise network offers dynamic technology, training and support. Minimum Investment: $180,000. PostNet Franchise.

Great Canadian Dollar Store Great Canadian Dollar Store is a well-known franchise chain of retail stores that offers "Extreme... Minimum Investment: $150,000. Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise.


PET DEPOT® If you love animals and enjoy working with people, this retail pet franchise could be the perfect franchise... Minimum Investment: $235,000. PET DEPOT® Franchise.

Candy Bouquet Combines fun and profit with a minimum investment and no royalty fees! Start from home with this fabulous candy... Minimum Investment: $7,500. Candy Bouquet Franchise.

Yogen Fruz Yogen Fruz is the largest frozen yogurt franchise, voted #1 Franchise in the World by Entrepreneur Magazine, with... Minimum Investment: $125,000. Yogen Fruz Franchise.


Global Pet Foods Invest in a remarkable retail opportunity for Pet lovers! Unique pet foods franchise, fantastic benefits... Minimum Investment: $157,500. Global Pet Foods Franchise.

Living Lighting Become a successful business owner and join this unique retail franchise network. Attractive benefits... Minimum Investment: $200,500. Living Lighting Franchise.

Pano Boutique Start your own printer, copying and sign business, with this top franchise opportunity from Pano Boutique. Minimum Investment: $111,110. Pano Boutique Business Opportunity.


Rafters Home Store Join this unique gift and home decor franchise opportunity and be rewarded with career success. Minimum Investment: $120,000. Rafters Home Store Franchise.

Attirance Luxury beauty franchise specialising in natural, organic beauty products and personalized handmade gifts.... Minimum Investment: $20,600. Attirance Franchise.

LaVida Massage A stress-relieving franchise opportunity in high demand. The perfect business to maximize these stressful times. Minimum Investment: $150,000. LaVida Massage Franchise.


Diet Center Diet Center offers over 36 years of industry experience, low investment, low overhead and a $34 billion growing... Minimum Investment: $35,000. Diet Center Franchise.

THE original basket boutique Is your job doing everything it can for you? If not, try our unique gift franchise! Proven brand, work from home... Minimum Investment: $35,000. THE original basket boutique Franchise.

NitroFill Vending Solutions Amazing income! Be an owner/operator of a business that is revolutionizing tire inflation. Full or part-time.... Minimum Investment: $24,200. NitroFill Vending Solutions Franchise.


PrintaPetal™ / PrintaCandle™ Become a PrintaPetal™ or PrintaCandle™ Associate now and be in business for yourself at an incredibly... Minimum Investment: $2,350. PrintaPetal™ / PrintaCandle™ Business Opportunity.


Trends and Facts About Retail Franchises

Canada has a strong retail industry, Franchise Direct are happy to provide a range of retail franchise opportunities for you to explore.


Ontario leads Canada’s retail industry, with an annual growth rate of 3.2%, above the national average of 2%. Ontario accounts for almost 8,900 locations or 57.6% of the total increase since 1999. Alberta and British Columbia follow representing 2.9 % and 2.8 % respectively for the same period.


Figures reported from retailers for December 2008 show that the automotive industry and food and beverage industry lead the retail sector in Canada, with other leading industries including Building and Outdoor Home Supplies, Pharmacies and Personal Care, and Clothing and Accessories.