"I see many more opportunities than challenges. However, there are a few. Recruiting is one thing, to find qualified employees, especially drivers and laundry staff. Very strong labor laws are sometimes also challenging. Rising real estate prices in the largest cities makes it difficult to expand. As in other countries, the Swedish market has also been consolidated and the downward pressure on prices is increasing."

—Carl-Johan Bjorkman, CEO | H.R. Bjorkmans Entremattor AB | Arlov, Sweden

"Canadians face many different regulatory and taxation rules than their U.S. neighbors. Presently the most significant negative factor the Canadian industry faces is ...