Canadian Business Franchise: Learning to Grow

In Barry and Teresa Johnston bought an existing Tutor Doctor franchise after careers in consulting and law, respectively, and dabbling in business ownership. As parents of three children, the Johnstons wanted to make sure the next step in their careers held meaning for them, beyond the business opportunity. One year after taking over their Tutor Doctor franchise , the Johnstons have 175 tutors and has moved up from the fourth to the second biggest franchise in the system.

Lauren has more than 12 years of experience in public relations, social media and content production. She has managed internal and external communication to deliver impactful business results for brands in the hospitality, retail, education and e-commerce sectors. Lauren has a Master of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish from Illinois State University. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, son and dog.