Canada, with its robust economy and proximity to the United States, is a prime location for U.S. and international franchises looking to expand. The country hosts approximately 1,300 franchise brands and over 75,000 franchise units spanning almost 50 different sectors, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, and business-to-business services. Franchising contributes over $120 billion annually to the Canadian economy and creates nearly two million jobs. In fact, franchised businesses account for one out of every five consumer dollars spent on goods and services in Canada, adding roughly $96 billion to the country's GDP.