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In 2008, Maple Leaf Foods ("Maple Leaf") recalled meat products linked to a listeria outbreak at one of its factories.

Finding a great location is key to the success of any business, and franchises are no different. Regardless of industry, good franchise systems rely on the strength...

In March, 2013, the British Columbia Law Institute published a "Consultation Paper on a Franchise Act for British Columbia", which includes a review of the structures of various types of franchise systems, the legal framework of the franchise relationship and franchise legislation existing in five other provinces of Canada, the United States and Australia.

An area director was appointed to liaise between franchisees and the franchisor, and to provide operational and administrative support.

The defendants provided the franchisee plaintiffs with a FDD in respect of a Fit for Life restaurant in Oakville on August 21, 2015.

The government of British Columbia is seeking public input on a regulation under the pending Franchises Act, a new piece of franchise legislation that will affect the rights and obligations of parties to franchise agreements.

With the concurrence of all parties, this main issue was disposed of through a summary judgment process.

Franchisors operating in Canada commonly include questionnaires in the disclosure they provide to prospective franchisees.

In Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC v 43 North Restaurant Group Inc.,1 the US-based plaintiff, Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC (Fox Restaurant), brought a claim of copyright infringement...

On March 17, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") dismissed Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd.'s ("Dunkin' Brands") application for leave to appeal the judgment rendered almost a year ago by the Court of Appeal of Québec ("CAQ")...

The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador decision in MTY Tiki Ming Enterprises v Azmy Enterprises Inc, 2018 NLSC 169 ...

In the recent case of Pet Valu Canada Inc. v. 1381114 Ontario Limited, the Court dealt with a motion by a franchisor, Pet Valu Canada Inc., against a numbered company operating as "Pet Stuff & Supplies" and its principals.

The location of the franchise had not yet been determined, and so no head lease was included in the disclosure document.

If you've had success with your business, you may look to expand through a franchising or licensing agreement. But which is the better option?

While the franchisor often selects the site, the franchisee is typically required to accept the choice, but bear the risk of doing so.

A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision offers an important reminder for franchisors and franchisees alike: informal renewal arrangements can create significant legal uncertainty.

Franchisees often challenge termination decisions by starting a lawsuit and seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain termination of the franchise agreement pending a determination...