Saskatchewan's Unique Franchising Landscape

Have you ever wondered how a family or member of your community can own a piece of a national — or even an international — brand? The answer is franchising.

A franchise is a business formation that involves a localized group, the franchisee, conducting a commercial operation as an agent for a centralized company, the franchisor.

The franchisor provides business knowledge, trademarks, processes and the business name to the franchisee. In return, the franchisee complies with certain conditions and pays certain franchise fees. These fees likely include significant start-up costs and royalties, which typically consist of a portion of revenue.

There are numerous advantages associated with this type of business formation. Franchisees who want to start a new business gain access to a recognized brand and established trademarks, while franchisors benefit from a low-cost way of expanding. Franchising is prevalent in Saskatchewan, spanning a wide range of industries such