Franchise Direct Launches Its Latest International Franchise Portal, Franchise Direct Canada

Toronto, Canada, June 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Franchise Direct is one of the most trusted names in franchising. For more than a decade Franchise Direct has been connecting franchisees with franchisors in the United States and Europe. Its growing international network now encompasses seven multilingual sites, targeting the franchise markets in the UK, the US, France, Spain, Germany and now Canada. And Franchise Direct continues to grow, with a website geared towards the Irish franchise market set to come online shortly.

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 interntational team highly-knowledgable in local franhcise 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 entreprenuers 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 fo 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.

Visit them at www.franchisedirect.ca

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