Paul daSilva has 40 years in commercial lending — including 31 years dedicated to the franchise sector — CFA Board Director — Paul has helped nearly 25,000+ franchisees and / or independently owned businesses across Canada. Known for structuring cash flow lending for multi-unit operators and designing credit frameworks that support sustainable brand growth, Paul brings rare depth of market insight. Today, he focuses on mentoring lenders, franchisors, and emerging brands, helping them align capital, risk, and strategy to build resilient, scalable franchise systems.