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Dust Off Your Passport

Tutor Doctor's chief gets you on the road to international growth

International expansion isn't just for behemoth brands with thousands of units. When Toronto-based Tutor Doctor first dipped its toes into franchising overseas in 2009, it had about 50 franchises to its name in North America. Just five years later, the company has grown substantially, with nearly 400 locations scattered across 15 countries.

The international element "really brings an added dimension to the We asked Milner to share some tips for other franchisors interested in bringing that excitement to their own systems. Here's what he had to say.

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