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         		<title>Yves Rocher Opens First Store In Nova Scotia</title>
         		<description>Yves Rocher, The Creator of Botanical Beauty is opening its first store and franchise in Nova Scotia in the Mic Mac Mall on September 3rd.The825square foot store called The Atelier of Botanical Beauty...</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=93</link>
         		<pubDate>2010-09-13</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza Integrated Marketing Communications Scholarship Awarded to BComm Student Emilie Tardif</title>
         		<description>			  Bachelor of Commerce student at Concordia University John Molson School of Business, Emilie Tardif is the proud recipient of the Pizza Pizza...</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=92</link>
         		<pubDate>2010-09-08</pubDate>
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         		<title>Press Release : DAVIER CONSULTANTS</title>
         		<description>Michel Gagnon, President of Davier Consultants, a Management and Franchise Consulting firm operating since 1994, is pleased to announce that Mr. Sam G. Hamam has joined the team of franchise consultants of the Firm.			  </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=90</link>
         		<pubDate>2010-08-25</pubDate>
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         		<title>André Schinck joins The National Franchise </title>
         		<description>Fred Cox, President of The National Franchise Show is pleased to announce André Schinck as Senior Business Development Manager...  </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=89</link>
         		<pubDate>2010-08-11</pubDate>
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         		<title>Yves Rocher Opens First Franchise in North America and First Store in Western Canada</title>
         		<description>June 1st, 2010----Yves Rocher, The Creator of Botanical Beauty opened its first North American franchise in the West Edmonton Mall today. The 648 square foot store called The Atelier of Botanical Beauty, is located on floor one of the mall near the 44 door entrance...</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=88</link>
         		<pubDate>2010-05-19</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza Franchise launches ‘Slices for Smiles’ week  in support of Children’s Miracle Network</title>
         		<description>April 26, 2010 (Toronto) – Pizza Pizza Franchise, Canada’s largest pizza chain, invites smile-hungry Canadians to consider ordering a pizza from April 26 to May 2 to help support children’s hospitals across the country through its annual April Slices for Smiles Fund campaign. 			  </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=87</link>
         		<pubDate>2010-04-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza once a month for a lifetime</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza projects it will hit its millionth online order in the next few weeks.  To celebrate, the company will offer the lucky customer who places this momentous order a monthly delivery of pizza, free, for the rest of his or her life.     
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         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=84</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-11-30</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month by raising funds for sick children</title>
         		<description>Starting today, Pizza Pizza will be running a week-long fundraising initiative in participating traditional restaurants across Canada to celebrate National Pizza Month.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=83</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-10-19</pubDate>
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         		<title> RONA Celebrates its 70th...700 Times Over!</title>
         		<description>The largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products, is today celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=81</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-10-14</pubDate>
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         		<title>Domino's Pizza Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results</title>
         		<description>Domino's Pizza, Inc. The recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 6, 2009.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=82</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-10-14</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza is now offering cus</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza is now offering customers more options when it comes to reducing sodium levels in their pizza orders. </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=80</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-08-04</pubDate>
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         		<title>Yves Rocher Announces Franchise Opportunity In Canada</title>
         		<description>Friday July 10th, 2009---- Yves Rocher, The Creator Of Botanical Beauty announced today that it is providing Canadians with the opportunity to purchase a store franchise from the global beauty leader.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=79</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-07-10</pubDate>
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         		<title>Free pizza on July 1!</title>
         		<description>Moving? Watch for Pizza Pizza vehicles as they make their way through 
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         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=78</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-06-22</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza 73 double-decker boxes highlight how   Entrepreneurial innovation can lead to environmental sustainability </title>
         		<description>Pizza 73's signature double-decker pizza boxes demonstrate a commitment to innovation, packaging efficiency, and environmental awareness and sustainability that benefits more than just the consumer.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=77</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-04-08</pubDate>
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         		<title>Attention spring cleaners: find old cell phones, drop them off at Pizza Pizza and get a slice of pizza </title>
         		<description>Throughout April, Pizza Pizza will be trading cheese or pepperoni slices in exchange for unused cell phones, with proceeds from the recycling process going to support local food banks across the country.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=76</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-03-27</pubDate>
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         		<title>Canadian Government offers Home Renovations Tax Credit </title>
         		<description>The Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) will allow Canadian homeowners to deduct 15% of home renovations from their income tax returns, up to a $1350 limit, until February 10, 2010.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=72</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-03-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>MEDIchair New Liskeard Earns National Best Dressed Store Award </title>
         		<description>MEDIchair New Liskeard, owned by Dalas Forget, has been selected as the winner of the 2008 Harry Mykolaishyn Best Dressed Store Award.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=73</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-03-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>The Melting Pot Restaurants Expands Into Canada</title>
         		<description>The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. announces the franchise’s growth into Canada with the first four locations outside of the U.S. (Edmonton, Calgary and two in Vancouver) under the local ownership of Heidi Wagner.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=74</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-03-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Business Woman of the Year</title>
         		<description>Shari Westman was recently recognized as Business Woman of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce in Ottawa.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=75</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-03-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza works with financial coach to provide affordable activities for Family Day</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza has long been a leader in innovative marketing strategies and its decision to work with Robin to provide affordable activities and other money saving tips.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=71</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-02-11</pubDate>
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         		<title>The cheesier the better!  Cheese tops the list of most aphrodisiac toppings at Canada’s largest pizza chain</title>
         		<description>In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Pizza Pizza, Canada’s largest pizza chain has stocked up on various toppings believed to be natural aphrodisiacs.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=70</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-02-10</pubDate>
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         		<title>The cheesier the better!   </title>
         		<description>Cheese tops the list of most aphrodisiac toppings at Canada's largest pizza chain

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         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=69</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-02-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>PIZZA PIZZA OPENS FIRST RESTAURANT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza opened the doors of its first traditional restaurant in British Columbia.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=68</link>
         		<pubDate>2009-02-04</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza continues its expansion in Montréal</title>
         		<description>Following the recent opening of its fourth restaurant located on St-Catherine Street at St-Timothé Street, and in light of the upcoming fifth and sixth restaurant openings in December and January respectively...</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=67</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-11-24</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza continues its expansion in Montréal </title>
         		<description>Following the opening of its first restaurants in Montréal at the beginning of 2008, Pizza Pizza is about to launch its next point-of-sale sites, and is inviting all entrepreneurs from the greater Montréal area to join its team.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=66</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-10-24</pubDate>
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         		<title>Shoeless Joe's Oakville - GRAND OPENING!</title>
         		<description>Shoeless Joe's Limited cordially invites you to Shoeless Joe's, Oakville location for their GRAND OPENING.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=65</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-10-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza will be hosting a Cheese for Charity Day Fundraiser</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza will be hosting a Cheese for Charity Day Fundraiser as part of its Slices for Smiles program for Children’s Miracle Network on October 21st. </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=64</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-10-01</pubDate>
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         		<title>24 Hours, 8,021 Domino's Pizzas, and Two World Records</title>
         		<description>Epic Domino's franchise performances land Gulfport Pizzeria in Guinness Book.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=63</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-08-13</pubDate>
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         		<title>Montreal needs a Quiznos</title>
         		<description>Free information seminar on franchise opportunities in the region of Montreal.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=62</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-06-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza begins campaign to find local partners</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza will share its recipe for success with potential franchisees in Ottawa and Montreal</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=61</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-06-05</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pro Travel Network official launch in Canada</title>
         		<description>Pro Travel Network will start, on Saturday May 10th, a large promotional campaign, for the launch of its business opportunity in Canada</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=60</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-05-09</pubDate>
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         		<title>Casey’s Partners with Food Banks in First Chain-Wide Fundraising Campaign</title>
         		<description>Casey’s Grill - Bar today announced its first chain-wide fundraising campaign in partnership with the Ontario Association of Food Banks</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=58</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-04-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>EAST SIDE MARIO’S CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DRAMATIC MAKEOVER</title>
         		<description>On April 14, East Side Mario's will unveil its new authentic neighbourhood Italian restaurant makeover</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=59</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-04-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>DAVIER CONSULTANTS AND FRANCHISE SPECIALISTS FORM A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE</title>
         		<description>Franchise Specialists has joined hands with Davier Consultants to cover Canada coast to coast</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=57</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-04-18</pubDate>
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         		<title>Donate your old cell phone for a slice of pizza at Pizza Pizza traditional restaurants</title>
         		<description>April heralds the arrival of Earth Month, and for the fourth year, Pizza Pizza is providing people with the opportunity to do the environment, the needy and themselves a favour</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=56</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-03-31</pubDate>
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         		<title>Montreal market is the cornerstone of Pizza Pizza’s business plan in 2008</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza Limited, is ringing in 2008 by officially opening its first two restaurants in the Montreal market.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=55</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-02-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>Casey’s Grill · Bar unveils first prototype in Québec</title>
         		<description>Casey’s Grill - Bar, will officially open its first prototype restaurant in Québec </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=54</link>
         		<pubDate>2008-02-01</pubDate>
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         		<title>Last year PropertyGuys.com Inc. and Habitat for Humanity teamed up</title>
         		<description>Last year PropertyGuys.com Inc. and Habitat for Humanity teamed up to offer PropertyGuys.com customers from all across Canada an enriched "giving" experience.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=44</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>RedBrick Pizza Breaks Into First International Market</title>
         		<description>RedBrick Pizza Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of its first international master development agreement in Canada.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=45</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Metal Supermarkets acquires Metal Express</title>
         		<description>Metal Supermarkets Corporation(R) (MSC) is pleased to announce that effective October 2, 2007, MSC has acquired 100% of the outstanding "Metal Express' business model</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=46</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>1-800 Radiator Opens Second Canadian Franchise</title>
         		<description>This week 1-800 Radiator opened their second Canadian 1-800 Radiator outlet.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=47</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>The CENTURY 21 Canadian Conference concluded with thunderous applause</title>
         		<description>The CENTURY 21 Canadian Conference concluded with thunderous applause ending another hugely successful event for CENTURY 21 Canada.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=48</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Melting Pot expands into Canada</title>
         		<description>There is nary a region that isn't interested in fondue, and Canada will soon get a taste of how it's done in Tampa as The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. expands north of the border.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=49</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Applebee's shareholders OK IHOP bid</title>
         		<description>Shareholders of Applebee's International Inc. on Tuesday approved a $1.9 billion offer from pancake house operator IHOP Corp. to buy the casual dining chain.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=50</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>A New Approach to Dealing with a Costly Commodity</title>
         		<description>(Langley, British Columbia)-"If it's empty, fill it." It's the attitude most businesses have when it comes to fueling their heavy equipment or vehicles, whether it’s an earthmover or a fleet of delivery trucks.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=51</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Chaudhery to open 20 Dixie Lee Chicken & Seafood Restaurants</title>
         		<description>Under the development agreement, Chaudhery will open 20 Dixie Lee Chicken & Seafood Restaurants in the Alberta and Saskatchewan markets, with an option for 10 additional restaurants.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=52</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Microtel Inns & Suites to Develop Seven New Hotels in Canada</title>
         		<description>Microtel Inns & Suites, the award-winning chain of all new-construction economy/limited service hotels, today announced the execution of franchise agreements to develop seven new Microtel Inns & Suites hotels in Canada</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=53</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-11-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>TravelOnly Open House Workshop </title>
         		<description>You are cordially invited to assist an "Open Doors" workshop (training) with Travelonly. </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=43</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-05-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Canada-wide U.S. franchise promotion </title>
         		<description>Canada-wide U.S. franchise promotion </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=42</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-05-25</pubDate>
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         		<title>Look, up in the sky, it's Pizza Pizza at the top of La Ronde's famed </title>
         		<description>They entered the world together in the country's centennial year of Expo 67, and they've become familiar landmarks on the Canadian landscape, so it's fitting that Pizza Pizza and La Ronde are marking their 40th anniversary by forging a dynamic business pa</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=41</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-05-03</pubDate>
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         		<title>PIZZA PIZZA HITS MONTREAL SPORTS TEAM TRIFECTA BY BECOMING </title>
         		<description>Canada's pizza-making giant now a partner of three professional sports teams in Montreal.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=40</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-04-23</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pasta Tutti Giorni in Lachenaie: A Recipe for Success! </title>
         		<description>Pasta Tutti Giorni's latest franchise location in Lachenaie is growing incredibly quickly. Opened less than a year ago, the 100-seat restaurant located at 1208 Yves Blais has already exceeded expectations.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=39</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-03-23</pubDate>
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         		<title>FASTSIGNS Announces 2007-2008 Franchise Advisory Committee</title>
         		<description>FASTSIGNS International, Inc., has announced the roster of representatives to the 2007-2008 Franchise Advisory Committee</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=38</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-26</pubDate>
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         		<title>New guys on the block</title>
         		<description>When ReMax International entered the Canadian market with one franchise in the late 1970s, it changed the face of the business.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=37</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-24</pubDate>
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         		<title>Domino's earnings drop</title>
         		<description>Pizza delivery chain Domino's Pizza Inc. said Friday fourth-quarter profit fell 23 percent from year-ago results that included a gain on the sale of an investment in a franchise operation in Mexico.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=36</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-23</pubDate>
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         		<title>Price Freeze On Canadian Franchise Opportunity Expected to Draw New Team Members</title>
         		<description>Canadians looking for a franchise opportunity have until March 15, 2007 to buy an Outdoor Connection franchise at a drastically reduced price.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=35</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-21</pubDate>
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         		<title>National Property Inspections Celebrates 20th Anniversary</title>
         		<description>Twenty years ago, President and Founder of National Property Inspections, Roland Bates, interviewed his first three franchisees.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=34</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-18</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund Announces February Distribution</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: PZA.UN) today announced a cash distribution of $0.073 per unit for the month of February, 2007.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=32</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Another Mass. franchisee sues cleaning firm</title>
         		<description>Two months after it settled a federal lawsuit that alleged it had deceived 10 Massachusetts residents who had purchased cleaning franchises from it, Coverall North America Inc. was the target of another suit in US District Court</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=33</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Rona nails down deal for Noble Trade</title>
         		<description>Home-renovation company Rona Inc. has acquired Noble Trade Inc., one of largest plumbing and heating supply wholesalers in Ontario</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=30</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-07</pubDate>
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         		<title>Breakfast sandwich fuels Tim Hortons profit</title>
         		<description>A new breakfast sandwich helped feed strong fourth-quarter results at Canada's iconic Tim Hortons Inc.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=31</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-07</pubDate>
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         		<title>Fastway Couriers Commences Maritime Operations</title>
         		<description>The newest Fastway depot is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and services the entire Halifax / Dartmouth region.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=28</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>Local Independent Joins CENTURY 21 in Lamont, AB</title>
         		<description>CENTURY 21 Canada is pleased to announce the opening of CENTURY 21 Realty Advisors in Lamont, AB.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=29</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-02-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>Warm weather chills Canadian Tire</title>
         		<description>Canadian Tire Corp. has lowered it profit estimate for 2006 after warmer than expected weather in Eastern Canada melted the retailer's hopes for strong December sales. </description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=26</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-01-19</pubDate>
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         		<title>Second Cup gets restructuring nod</title>
         		<description>Second Cup Royalty Income Fund says it has received a "favourable" advance income tax ruling from Canada Revenue Agency on its announced plan to restructure the fund.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=27</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-01-19</pubDate>
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         		<title>More than 5100 consumers attended the Toronto National Franchise and Business Opportunities Show</title>
         		<description>More than 5100 consumers and 120 exhibitors attended the Toronto National Franchise Show this past week end 13th, 14th January 07 at the Automotive Building.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=25</link>
         		<pubDate>2007-01-15</pubDate>
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         		<title>New Owners of MEDchair Burnaby Stress Importance of Customer Service</title>
         		<description>New Owners of MEDchair Burnaby Stress Importance of Customer Service</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=24</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-12-01</pubDate>
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         		<title>Franchise Number 23 for Répare-Brise/Chip Doctors</title>
         		<description>Répare-brise/Chip Doctors is proud to announce the opening of their 23rd location in Quebec</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=23</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-11-20</pubDate>
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         		<title>Occasion Franchise.ca present again at the Montreal Franchise Show November 4th , and 5th 2006</title>
         		<description>Palais des Congrès was the perfect arena to host the Montreal Franchise Show organized by The National Franchise 4th and 5th November.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=22</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-11-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>IHOP lines up Ontario franchisee</title>
         		<description>IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP), the operator of the International House of Pancakes restaurant chain, is spreading into Eastern Canada with the announcement of an Ontario franchisee.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=21</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-10-23</pubDate>
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         		<title>It's game on for Pizza Pizza expansion in QUEBEC market</title>
         		<description>Pizza Pizza, leading pizza maker teams with Montreal Canadiens and targets top franchise partners</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=18</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-10-17</pubDate>
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         		<title>Ottawa's Largest Franchise & Business Opportunities Show</title>
         		<description>Ottawa's Largest Franchise & Business Opportunities Show Saturday and Sunday Septembre 23 and 24 Ottawa Congress Centre</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=13</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-19</pubDate>
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         		<title>CENTUM Expands into Milton, ON</title>
         		<description>Centum Financial Group Inc. is pleased to announce CENTUM Mortgage Masters Inc., a new office located in Milton, ON, has now been opened by owners Alex Ocsai and Gloria Riddall.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=15</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>CENTURY 21 Increases Presence in Victoria, BC</title>
         		<description>CENTURY 21 Canada is pleased to announce the opening of CENTURY 21 Hometown Realty Corp. in Victoria, BC, owned by Olga and Val Balovnev.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=16</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>CENTURY 21 Presence in Cape Breton Grows</title>
         		<description>CENTURY 21 Canada is pleased to announce the expansion of CENTURY 21 Bayside Real Estate Inc. on Cape Breton Island, NS.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=17</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Occasion Franchise.ca participates at Canada's LARGEST Franchise and Business Opportunities show held at The International Centre of Toronto</title>
         		<description>Occasion Franchise.ca participates at Canada's LARGEST Franchise and Business Opportunities show held at The International Centre of Toronto</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=12</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-15</pubDate>
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         		<title>GPI Receives Revamped Inspection Software</title>
         		<description>National Property Inspections, Inc. released Inform2006, the newest version of its inspection software, September 11 to its Global Property Inspection franchisees.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=14</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-12</pubDate>
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         		<title>ADP : New columnist at Occasion Franchise.ca</title>
         		<description>Occasion Franchise.ca is honored to have ADP among its consultants. ADP will handle a new column called: "Employer Services" and it will be published in our free online magazine www.thejournaloffranchise.com.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=10</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-09-05</pubDate>
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         		<title>The Sign-A-Rama And Embroidme Family Of Franchises Is Growing</title>
         		<description>SIGN-A-RAMA, the world's leading sign company and EmbroidMe, the world's largest embroidery franchise, and now Billboard Connection, a billboard advertising agency franchise</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=9</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-08-25</pubDate>
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         		<title>McDonald's(R) Announces Renewal of FIFA World Cup(TM) Sponsorship Through 2014</title>
         		<description>McDonald's today announced its sponsorship renewal as FIFA World Cup Sponsor with FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), the world governing body of football, through 2014</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=8</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-07-08</pubDate>
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         		<title>Pacini approves heartily the recommendations of the Group of Study on the Trans Fats</title>
         		<description>Pioneer and leader of the catering business, Pacini has eliminated completely the Industrial Trans Fats from its menu. Pacini is happy about the recommendations made by the Group of Study on the Trans Fats.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=7</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-06-29</pubDate>
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         		<title>Wendy's to spin off rest of Hortons stake</title>
         		<description>Wendy's International Inc. said Tuesday it plans to spin off its remaining 82.75 per cent stake in Tim Hortons Inc. to Wendy's shareholders around Oct. 1</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=6</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-06-27</pubDate>
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         		<title>Canadian Tire expanding into solar and wind-power systems</title>
         		<description>Canadian Tire Corp. is getting into the power-generation business — sort of. The retailer, which sells everything from sports equipment to car tires, has launched a new website dedicated to selling solar and wind systems to homeowners.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=4</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-06-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Herbal Magic is looking to grow to over 90 franchise stores in Quebec within 5 years</title>
         		<description>Herbal Magic is Canada’s largest franchisor of Commerical Weight Loss Centers with 310 centers nationwide. The Company has six times as Many Canadian Centers as its next largest competitor.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=5</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-06-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>A&W celebrates its 50th anniversary</title>
         		<description>Since 1956, A&W has evolved from a single restaurant in Winnipeg to becoming Canada’s second largest burger chain, by number of restaurants, with over 660 restaurants, 99% of which are franchised</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=3</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-06-06</pubDate>
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         		<title>A new recruit in the ranks of Lori Karpman & Associates Ltd.</title>
         		<description>It is with great excitement that Lori Karpman & Associates Ltd. welcomes Ms. Cheri Bell as a new and most valuable addition to our team.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=1</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-05-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Your life can’t go according to plan, if you don’t have a plan!</title>
         		<description>If being a Franchisee, an Area Developer or a Master Franchisee is how you see yourself achieving your personal and financial goals in 2006, then contact the experts at M-Four International who can assist you.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=2</link>
         		<pubDate>2006-05-16</pubDate>
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         		<title>Little Caesars Pizza plans growth in Canada</title>
         		<description>Little Caesar of Canada Inc. announced plans to substantially increase its franchisee base and expand into untapped markets across Canada.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=19</link>
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         		<title>Ikea adds upmarket option to cheap chic</title>
         		<description>It's the retailer Canadians love to hate, and Kerry Molinaro, president of Ikea Canada, is determined to cash in on that love-hate relationship.</description>
         		<link>http://canada-occasionfranchise.ca/Franchises-News/News.php?news=20</link>
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