Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority

CEO Global Franchise Platform & | Buying & Selling Franchise | Cross Border M&A | Multi-Unit | Proud Canadian

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

We’re expanding our Business & Franchise Brokerage team.

If you’re hungry, coachable, and love closing deals… this is your moment.

Apply to join the fastest-growing brokerage in Canada.👇

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[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Most people have never heard of Jack Cowin.

But they’ve seen what he built.

In 1969, a young Canadian arrived in Australia with just a few thousand dollars and a big ambition.

Two years later, he opened the first Hungry Jack’s.

Today, that single restaurant has grown into a fast-food empire with 450+ locations across Australia and billions in annual system sales.

The lesson?

You don’t need to be born into opportunity.

Sometimes all it takes is the courage to bet on yourself in a new country and the discipline to keep building for decades.

From immigrant entrepreneur to one of the most successful franchise operators in the world.

#Franchising #Entrepreneurship #HungryJacks #BusinessGrowth #FounderStory #GlobalFranchisePlatform

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Most people know Jollibee.

Few know the founder’s story.

Tony Tan Caktiong started with a small ice cream parlor in the Philippines in 1978.

Customers wanted burgers and hot meals.

Instead of sticking to the original plan, he adapted.

That decision helped transform Jollibee into the largest restaurant brand in the Philippines and a global chain with 1,700+ locations across 30+ countries.

The lesson?

Great entrepreneurs don’t fall in love with their product.

They listen to customers, adapt quickly, and build systems that scale.

From one ice cream shop to a global food empire. 🚀
#Franchising #Jollibee #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #GlobalFranchisePlatform

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Before Starbucks became a household name in India, there was Café Coffee Day.

V.G. Siddhartha didn’t just open coffee shops.

He helped create India’s coffee culture.

Starting with a single Café Coffee Day location in 1996, he built a brand that grew to more than 1,000 stores at its peak and introduced millions of Indians to the modern café experience.

The lesson?

Some entrepreneurs don’t just build companies.

They change consumer behavior for an entire country.

One café.

One vision.

A brand that helped redefine how India met, worked, and connected over coffee.

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

At 17 years old, Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from family friend Dr. Peter Buck to help pay for college.

Instead of spending it, he opened a small sandwich shop.

That shop became Subway.

Today, Subway operates more than 37,000 locations across over 100 countries and remains one of the largest restaurant franchise systems in the world.

The lesson?

You don’t need millions to start.

You need a proven model, relentless execution, and the ability to think bigger than your current circumstances.

One $1,000 loan.

One small sandwich shop.

A global franchise empire.

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Ray Kroc was 52 years old when he discovered a small burger chain run by two brothers.

Most people think success has an age limit.

Ray thought bigger.

He saw something others missed: systems, consistency, and scalability.

That vision helped transform McDonald’s from a handful of restaurants into a global brand with 40,000+ locations worldwide.

The lesson?

You don’t need a new idea.

Sometimes you need a better system.

The biggest fortunes in franchising weren’t built by inventing products.

They were built by scaling proven models.

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Drive-thru coffee has quietly become one of the fastest-growing franchise categories in North America.

Scooter’s Coffee scaled aggressively across the Midwest and now has 800+ locations sold with hundreds more in development.

Ellianos Coffee has taken a different approach — smaller footprint, strong regional focus, and rapid growth across the Southeast U.S.

Interesting trend:

Consumers increasingly want:

Speed
Convenience
Mobile ordering
Drive-thru access
Consistent quality

That shift is creating massive opportunities for smaller-format coffee brands outside the traditional giants.

The next decade of coffee growth may not be won inside malls or cafés.

It may be won in the drive-thru lane.

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

@theSonofMan1964 Interesting tried them in States and they were good not sure about Canada locations…maybe franchisee is the problem

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

$125k to Billion Dollar Sandwich Brand

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Cellphone dealership and 700+ franchise options

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Home services quietly create some of the strongest franchise businesses in North America.

Take painting franchises.

CertaPro built a network of 350+ locations with reported average revenue of approximately $2.09M among qualifying franchise businesses.

Five Star Painting scaled to 255+ locations with a lower entry investment model and strong growth momentum.

#franchise
#franchising

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Home services quietly create some of the strongest franchise businesses in North America.

Take painting franchises.

CertaPro built a network of 350+ locations with reported average revenue of approximately $2.09M among qualifying franchise businesses.

Five Star Painting scaled to 255+ locations with a lower entry investment model and strong growth momentum.

#franchise
#franchising

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Invest in smaller cities to get returns

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Midas Franchise Opportunity

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Big move for Southern Alberta. Global Franchise Platform is expanding with boots-on-the-ground coverage across Calgary and Southern Alberta, with Salman & Salima leading the region.

Our commitment goes beyond listings. We are building a serious franchise deal-making and M&A ecosystem focused on helping franchisees, franchisors, investors, and business owners grow and scale.

What we bring:

✔ 700+ franchise brands
✔ Franchise & business resales
✔ Commercial real estate support
✔ Franchise growth and expansion opportunities
✔ Local market intelligence with global reach
✔ Canada and USA business/inveetment Immigration support

Relationships still matter in franchising and M&A. Deals happen when you understand local markets, meet people face-to-face, and create the right partnerships.

Southern Alberta is full of entrepreneurs, growing brands, and untapped opportunities — and now we have dedicated boots on the ground ready to work alongside franchisees and franchisors.

Calgary and Southern Alberta — we’re here.

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

700+ Franchise Options - Invest and Create Jobs!!

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Motel and Pizza store for sale (Potential to add Gas Station)

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

The aging wave is creating a massive opportunity for mobility & accessibility businesses like 101 Mobility.

• 11,000+ people in the U.S. & Canada turn 65 every day
• 90% of seniors want to age at home
• Aging-in-place accessibility market estimated around $24B+
• Only ~10% of homes are truly aging-ready

Demographics aren’t a trend. They’re a long-term demand engine. #Franchise #SeniorCare #AgingInPlace

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Lululemon entering India is bigger than just another retail expansion. 🇮🇳

A country with 1.4B+ people, rising disposable income, growing fitness culture, and a massive premium consumer wave is becoming impossible for global brands to ignore.

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Facilities in Canada for kids and family

[Ali Salman | Global Franchise Authority @CanadianLMPro]

Dollar Store Kings of Canada