Innovation and investment

Building what comes next.

The Clear Summit Group office in Toronto

CSG Labs

Our innovation arm

CSG Labs develops the technology, tools and new business models that make every brand in the group stronger. It is where we test new ideas before they reach our brands and their customers.

New technology

Tools that help owners and teams work smarter.

New models

Better ways to deliver service, reach customers and grow.

Shared across the group

What works in one brand is put to work in the others.

Venture investments

Backing high-growth people and companies

Beyond our own brands, we invest in high-growth people and companies in franchising and technology. We bring capital, decades of operating experience and a network that spans the franchise industry.

Emerging franchise brands

Concepts with a proven model and room to scale.

Franchise technology and services

Companies that serve franchisors, owners and their customers.

High-growth technology

Founders building products for large, changing markets.

Founders: tell us what you're building →