The Canadian Franchise Association says it expects franchises to grow this year despite the introduction of a significantly higher minimum wage in Ontario. Earlier this year, minimum wage was raised to $14 in Ontario with some franchisees making cuts to benefits and paid breaks, saying it was necessary to keep their doors open. 'I had to cut back,' franchisee saysJose Miguel Aguila, a Booster Juice franchisee, faced the minimum wage hike head on and says he had to make some changes in response. Jose Miguel Aguila, a Booster Juice franchisee, says he had to make some changes due to Ontario's minimum wage hike. He adds that not all franchise locations have been impacted by the higher minimum wage.

Source: CBC News February 25, 2018 12:00 UTC