SME Growth Catalyst Seminar Series

Franchise Futures: Unlocking Scalable Business Opportunities in Canada

The SME Growth Catalyst Seminar Series is designed to support small and medium enterprises with practical insights, strategic frameworks, and opportunities to scale.

This session will spotlight franchising as a high-impact growth model, featuring voices from Canada’s franchise ecosystem, including brand leaders, consultants, and regulatory experts.

Featured Speakers:

Gareth Parry : Founder and President, InnoFran Consultants
Gareth is a leading expert in franchising and has helped over 250 companies develop and expand their franchise models internationally. His firm specializes in franchise development, expansion strategy, and advisory services across sectors.

Prabh Ratra: Senior Associate, Industrial and Logistics Advisory, Cushman and Wakefield Canada
Prabh has more than 14 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus on industrial and office assets. He has worked with major clients such as Amazon, UPS, and Cisco, and brings valuable insight into site selection and real estate planning for franchise growth.

Kaila Agius : General Manager, Canada Field Operations, Kumon Canada
Kaila leads franchise development, instructional quality, and operations for over 445 Kumon centers in Canada. With a strong background in education and franchise operations, she brings strategic perspective to managing and scaling national franchise networks.

Hear from franchise leaders across consulting, real estate, and brand development. Learn how to launch, grow, and sustain successful franchise operations in Canada and beyond.

The session will be moderated by Jayesh Menon, Director – SME, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce.

A networking opportunity will follow the panel discussion.