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The Canadian PNP Franchise Program

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ABOUT US…..

•Franchise City is an independently owned franchise brokerage firm working with over 600 of the

Nations top franchise brands. Our parent company, FRAN5 has been operating since 2006.

•Our corporate mandate is to connect top performing franchise brands with well suited prospective

franchise owners. For purposes of our Canadian PNP franchise program we have partnered with

franchises that are eligible and willing to work with non-residents for purposes of obtaining

permanent residency.

•Many of the franchise companies with which we work are award winning, high profile brands with

long histories of success. By matching quality franchises with well suited candidates both franchise

brand and franchisees benefit.

•OUR FRANCHISE MATCHING SERVICE IS FREE. There are never any fees for you, our

candidate as we are compensated by way of a referral fee from the franchise companies.

About Our PNP Franchise Matching Program:

Our Franchise program matches prospective applicants with

high profile, well known franchise brands that will work with

non-residents. While the ownership of a franchise is not a prerequisite

for eligibility nor does it guarantee entry into the program, investors do

increase their chances of having their application looked upon favorably.

It is readily accepted that well known, established franchise brands provide a higher likelihood of

success, and of employing Canadian workers over an unproven business. Immigration officials will

also be familiar with the franchise brand and business model, unlike a start up business. Additionally

by partnering with a franchise Investors are able to provide officials with required documentation such

as full and complete business plans, operational manuals and proven histories of success.

The financial amount required to qualify varies from Province to Province. We’ll explore the

requirements in the following pages.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• What are the Total Costs Relating to Entrepreneur Stream? Your 3 principal costs will generally

be: The purchase of the Franchise, your legal and and application fees, and costs associated to your

move to Canada. It is important you have sufficient capital allocated to the venture or your application

will be denied.

Can You Recommend a Lawyer? Yes. We work with several experienced immigration experts

How Much do I Need to Invest to Qualify? Each province has individual requirements. These are

listed in the following pages.

Can my Spouse/Children Accompany Me? Yes. Spouses and children are generally subject to the

same visa validity, period of admission, and limitation of stay as the principal applicant.

• Does the PNP Lead to Permanent Residence? Yes it can. There are several steps involved

however permanent residency is ultimately possible, and is often the end goal of the applicant.

• Where can I Obtain Additional Information on the PNP Program Itself?

https://canadianvisa.org/canada-immigration/business/investor-visa

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:cont.

• How Much are Legal Costs? Your total costs will depend on the type of services required, number of

family members and several other factors unique to your situation. As there are several steps involved in

obtaining permanent residency in Canada applicants should be comfortable allocating up to $20,000 for

the entire process. Contact your attorney for pricing based on your specific situation.

• Do All Franchises Qualify for the Program? No. Certain franchises have business models that are not

well suited to the requirements while others by choice only work with existing Canadian residents.

Franchise City has created a portfolio of dozens of franchises that will work with immigration type

candidates, and have previously been successful with visa applicants.

• Is Perfect English a Requirement? Some franchises do require fluent English skills as a prerequisite to

ownership. Others are more lenient. Some provinces also have minimum English proficiency

requirements. Your Franchise City consultant will help determine which franchises are a good match for

your business goals and English skills.

• Is a Food Franchise a Good Idea? If your budget allows, possibly. However investors with smaller

budgets will find it very difficult or impossible to start a business with a “brick and mortar” retail business

model. For lower budgets we generally recommend service based franchises that use less expensive

office space rather than a retail location.

• Should I Buy a New or Resale Franchise? Again, depending on budget a resale franchise can be an

option. A common problem we often see however is investors with limited budgets considering resale

franchises. Typically financially distressed franchises are all that is available in this price range.

Franchising is a type of license that the franchisee acquires that provides access to the franchisors proprietary knowledge, processes and trademarks.

Franchising is a business strategy for getting and keeping customers. It is a marketing system for creating an image in the minds of current and future customers showing how the company’s products and services can help them. It is a method for distributing products and services that satisfy customer needs.

Franchising is a network of interdependent business relationships that allows a number of people to share:

• A brand identification

• A successful method of doing business

• A proven marketing and distribution system

In short, franchising is a strategic alliance between groups of people who have specific relationships and responsibilities with a common goal to dominate markets, i.e., to get and keep more customers than their competitors.

WHAT IS FRANCHISING?

General Advantages

• Owning a franchise allows you to go into business for yourself - but

not by yourself.

• A franchise provides an established product or service and an

established brand .

• A franchise provides a proven successful business model.

• A franchise can offer the consumer an assurance of a certain level of

quality and consistency.

• A franchise can offer owners valuable start-up support including site

selection, construction and design, owner and staff training, logo and

marketing materials and a proven grand-opening program.

• A franchise can offer ongoing support including general business

mentoring, national and regional advertising, bulk buying power and

market research and development.

Immigration Specific Advantages

• A Nationally recognized franchise brand is likely to be perceived

favorably by immigration officials over an unknown business plan.

• By investing in a franchise you have the ability to immediately

provide immigration officials with much of the required paperwork

such as business plans, forecasts and operational manuals. Creating

this on your own could cost thousands.

• An established franchise will have a higher overall chance of

success than a startup business.

FRANCHISING ADVANTAGES

REASONS TO BUY A FRANCHISE

Turnkey Business

There are many entrepreneurs that have exactly what it takes to run a successful business however don’t have what it takes to get their business up and running. Whether it be financing, negotiating lease terms or even just the confidence it takes to quit their job and start their own business, franchising can make the transition easier.

Buying a franchise can eliminate much of the initial hard work:

• Branding• Supplier Sourcing• Sales & Marketing• Operational Processes• Business Strategy

System in Place

• When you buy a franchise you buy a system. All franchises have an already-established system in place that franchisees follow.

• These systems are designed to improve the overall productivity and increase sales of each franchise.

• Having a proven system already in place eliminates the guesswork and errors a start up business owner would face.

Higher Likelihood of Success

• Buying a franchise is very different from starting a mom-and-pop business.

• Since there is an already established system in place, and multiple operational locations there is a higher likelihood of success.

• If you follow the system the franchisor has put in place you will be working towards running a successful business.

Corporate Image and Brand Awareness

• By buying into a Nationally recognized franchise system your corporate image and brand awareness is already in place.

• Customers are usually more comfortable purchasing items they are familiar with and working with companies they already know and trust.

Easier to Obtain Financing (Not applicable with Non-residents)

• Lenders are generally more comfortable financing the purchase of a franchise because they already have a proven track record.

• Bankers usually look at successful franchise chains as having a lower risk of repayment default and are more likely to loan money based on that premise.

• Some franchise systems even provide in-house financing and/or leasing

options.

REASONS TO BUY A FRANCHISE cont’d

Training

• Most franchise companies offer a 1-4 week training program that is usually held at their corporate offices or at an actual franchise location.

• The franchisor will train you to run your franchise using successful strategies their other franchises have used.

• This will ensure that you are running your business efficiently and will help to eliminate any common mistakes a new business owner generally faces.

Ongoing Support

• When you buy a franchise you are provided ongoing support from your Franchisor.

Marketing

• Depending on the industry there will often be a refined client acquisition and marketing program in place.

• Most brands will have a National advertising campaign into which all franchisees contribute. Often they will also provide a local marketing outline for you to follow and specific vendors that will provide effective advertising venues.



Exclusive Territory

When you buy a franchise you are also often buying an exclusive territory in which to do business.

Franchisors will generally only allow a certain amount of franchises to be open within a specific geographical region.

You will be entitled to a certain area and no other franchises (within your franchise system) can be open within that area.

Own Multiple Locations

Being a part of a franchise will often provide opportunities to grow within the system.

Once you have become a successful unit franchise owner the next logical step is to become a multi-unit franchise owner. After you have one successful franchise open with a management team in place you can focus time on opening a second location.

Multi-unit franchise owners manage more than one location and are often able to increase their income by taking on more than one location.

Owning multiple franchise locations can be very lucrative.

TYPES OF FRANCHISE ARRANGEMENTS

• There are 4 basic types of franchise agreements: Single-unit, multi-unit, area development and master franchising. Several Senior Care Franchises offer multiple options as below. Speak with your broker for details.

• A single-unit franchise is the most common and is simply where a franchisor grants the franchisee rights to open and operate one single franchise unit.

• A multi-unit franchise is where a franchisor grants a franchisee rights to open more than one franchise unit.

• An area development agreement allows a franchisee the rights to open multiple units over an agreed amount of time within a specified geographic location and / or to own rights to their specific territory and earn money on each franchise sold in their territory through sharing of the franchise fee and ongoing royalties.

• A master franchise agreement also referred to as sub-franchising, gives a franchisee the same rights as an area development agreement but also provides rights to sell franchises to other people within the territory. A master franchisee assumes many of the tasks and obligations of the franchisor such as training and support and receives a portion of the franchise fee and royalties. While technically there are significant differences you will find that master franchising and area development are used interchangeably.

WHAT FRANCHISES ARE AVAILABLE?

Franchise.city Works with over 600 Top Franchises in many Vertical Markets. Many of these Qualify for the

PNP Program. We work with both Franchise resales (existing locations) as well as New Units. Both can

qualify. Speak to Your Franchise City Broker for Details.

Accounting/Tax Services

Advertising/Direct Mail

Automotive Prod. & Svcs.

Batteries-Retail & Comm.

Business Consultants

Business/Mgmt. Consultants

Check Cashing/Fin’l Svcs.

Children’s Services

Clothing and Shoes

Computer and IT

Educational Prod & Svcs.

Employment Svcs.

Fitness Food/Restaurants

Hair Salons & Services Health Aids & Services

Home Furnishings Home Inspection

Janitorial Services Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Lawn/Garden/Agriculture Maid & Personal Services

Maintenance Optical Aids & Services

Packaging/Ship/Mail Svcs.

Painting Services

Payroll Services

⚫ Pet Sales/Supplies & Svcs.

⚫ Photography

⚫ Printing/Copying Svcs.

⚫ Retail Stores

⚫ Senior Care

⚫ Sign Products & Services

⚫ Tanning Centers

⚫ Telecommunication Svcs

⚫ Vitamin & Mineral Stores

⚫ Weight Control

Franchise Models. (Not available with all Franchises)

• Single Unit Franchise

• Multiple Units

• Area Developer

• Master Franchise

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY PROVINCE

Each Province has individual minimum requirements to qualify. Please note this information

is subject to change and we can not guarantee accuracy. Please check with your lawyer or

Government offices to verify current requirements

Alberta

Currently no entrepreneur/investor entry program

British Columbia

• Investment of $200,000 for a owner/operated business. Increases to

$400,000 if a business manager is installed.

• Minimum net worth of $600,000

• Three years experience as a business owner or four as a senior

manager

• Create at least one job or three a manager is hired.

Manitoba

• $250,000 minimum investment in Winnipeg and area. $150,000 invest

elsewhere.

Net worth $500,000

• Five years experience as a business owner or senior management.

Business owners must have 33 1/3 % ownership to qualify.

• Minimum Canadian High School Diploma equivalent

• Must create at least one job.

• English language equivalent to CLB 5

New Brunswick

Entrepreneurial Stream Program – Currently paused

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY PROVINCE cont.

Newfoundland

• Invest $200,000 of own money with min. 33 1/3 % ownership or $1mil in equity investment

• Net Worth $600,000



• 2 years business management experience (25% ownership) or 5 years senior management

experience

• Create one full time position

• Qualifying businesses must be a “permanent establishment”.

Northwest Territories

• Minimum Investment $300,000 in Yellowknife. $150,000 outside of Yellowknife

• Net worth $500,000 in Yellowknife. $250,000 outside of Yellowknife

• Must own 33 1/3% of business or invest $1mil.

• Good faith deposit of $75,000


Nova Scotia

• Invest $150,000


• At least 21 years old

• Minimum 3 years business ownership (33 1/3 % ownership) or 5 years senior management

experience.



• Business must be a permanent establishment.

• Must own 33 1/3% of qualified business.


Ontario

• Invest $600,000 in GTA, $200,000 outside of GTA. $200,000 in

ICT/Digital Communications business anywhere

• Net Worth $800,000 for GTA, $400,000 outside of GTA

• 24 months of business ownership or senior management experience in

last 60 months

• Business must be considered a permanent business in Ontario

• If purchasing an existing business it must have been in operation for at

least 60 months


Ineligible Businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

• Existing Franchises in Ontario (new foreign franchises expanding into

Ontario are permitted)

• Gas Stations

• Tire Recycling

• Scrap Metal Recycling

• Pawnbrokers

• Bed and Breakfasts

• Holding Companies

• Laundromats

• Automated Car Wash Operations

• Payday loan and related businesses

• Businesses which have been previously owned/operated by current or

former OINP business stream nominees

Ineligible Businesses outside the GTA

• Tire Recycling

• Scrap Metal Recycling

• Pawnbrokers

• Holding Companies

• Laundromats

• Automated Car Wash Operations

• Payday loan and related businesses

• Businesses which have been previously owned/

operated by current or former OINP business stream

nominees


Prince Edward Island



• Age 21 – 58 yrs.


• Have transferable management skills and past employment or business

ownership experience

Quebec

• Start-up Deposit $300,000 for Montreal, $200,000 outside of Montreal


• Entrepreneurs interested in immigration to Quebec can apply under

one of the program's two components.

• Component One is focused on new businesses or start-ups established

in the province with the support of a business incubator / accelerator

or university in the province.

• Component Two is focused on owner-funded and operated

businesses.

• Must be 18 yrs. or older


• Must own 25% of business created or 51% of business started.

• $200,000 performance guarantee deposit

• Awarded points based on proficient in French and/or English

Saskatchewan

• Minimum Investment $300,000 in Regina or

Saskatoon, $200,000 outside of Regina or Saskatoon

• Networth $500,000

• Own at least 33 1/3% of business or invest $1 mil.

• Create 2 jobs

• If purchasing an existing business must maintain

the current staffing complement.


(Note required, but minimum level to get points

in assessment)

Yukon

• Minimum Investment $300,000

• Net Worth $500,000, $300,000 liquid

• English Language - Level 6 in the International

English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• 3 yrs. Entrepreneurial or business management

experience

• 5 yrs. Experience related to proposed business

• Own at least 33 1/3 %

FRANCHISE CITY CONSULTANTS

Franchise City Consultants are here

to assist you in identifying,

researching and investing in your

ideal franchise. All consultants at

Franchise City are not only

experienced franchise experts, but

also successful business owners

ourselves. You can rely on real

world input and guidance throughout

the process.

Our extensive client list includes

investors from all walks of life

including politicians, sports figures,

CEO’s, lawyers and yes, even a

rocket scientist! Franchise City

experts provide the tools and

guidance investors need to make an

educated decision.

MORE ABOUT US https://www.franchise.city/franchise-city-team

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Testimonials"We would not have acquired our E-2 Visa without the help

of Jerry Rieder. He was involved in the process from

beginning to end. My brother and I were fortunate to come

across Jerry when we were beginning the process. He

recommended a great attorney. He also gave us a wide

range of franchise options that met our needs; we would

have never found the franchise we bought without his help

and we could not be happier with our decision. Throughout

the process, Jerry was extremely attentive, demonstrated

attention to detail, professionalism, excellent customer

service, and achieved 100% customer satisfaction.

Throughout the process, we never had an issue and always

received answers to our questions. Jerry's expertise and

knowledge are second to none, he will give you all the

information and tools you need to prepare a strong E-2 case

and significantly increase your chances of success. We are

glad we chose him as our franchise consultant and will do

so again in the future without hesitation."

Fernando & Armando Escarcega - Office Pride of

Houston-Montrose

"I highly recommend Franchise City to any foreign

investor seeking franchise investment opportunities.

They bring enormous value to the foreign investor.

*Bobby C. Chung, Esq., E-2 Visa Attorney and

Previous Attorney Advisor for the United States

Department of Justice

Jerry provided me with many contacts and resources that

either directly helped me with my decision making or

provided an outlet to information for me to make decisions

and find my desired path. In the end, I’ve found Jerry to

be great support with valuable insight, perspective, and

franchise familiarity on a global level. * S. Schoenmakers,

former U.S. Patriot Missile Project Engineer, MIT

Graduate

I have acquired a franchise in the services field of in

Florida. During one of my countless searches on the

Internet, I had the good luck to come across Franchise City.

From the moment they began consulting with me,

everything ran smoothly and efficiently. I’d even call the

help they gave me “personal support. *Gilberto Colorni:

Creative Agency Owner - Sao Paulo, Spain. E-2 Visa

Candidate - Purchased a Sign/Advertising Franchise in

Lakeland, FL.

"Franchise City thankfully saved us from making a $500,000

mistake. Our original franchise choice closed the doors in only

6 months while our new franchise is extremely profitable. I

highly recommend Robert Edwards and Franchise

City/FRAN5.”

*Pauline Davis AZ

“I have worked with many consulting firms over the years

and would rank them as one of the most insightful and

strategic with whom I've partnered. Absolutely critical in

guiding me through the selection process.”

*D. Johnson, former CFO of a Fortune 500 Healthcare

MORE TESTIMONIALS https://www.franchise.city/testimonials

https://www.franchise.city/testimonials

NEXT STEPS…..

If you have an interest in obtaining your Canadian permanent residency through franchise

ownership, have a minimum of 200k USD in unencumbered capital and do not have a

criminal record we invite you to speak with one of our consultants.

1 Yonge St.

Toronto, Ont.

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1-800-432-1583

416-900-8333

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