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For almost a decade now, many franchisors have included, or attempted to include, online sales as an additional tool for marketing their products and services to better meet the expectations of their customers.

The Quebec Court of Appeal Just Rendered an Important Judgment Regarding Franchisees’ Rights and Recourses in Case of Territorial Encroachment.

In the recent decision of Target Canada Co., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Commercial List affirmed a series of rulings by a Claims Officer in the CCAA proceedings of the Target Canada Co. group of companies.

Foreign franchisors, particularly those based in the United States, often approach Canada as a natural extension of their domestic market. The geographic proximity, the integrated economic relationship...

It is quite normal for a new franchisor to be eager to develop its new network as soon as possible. Indeed, such new franchisor has already invested a lot of effort, time and money...

Applications to set aside international arbitral awards often raise a familiar tension. As no appeal on the merits is allowed in such cases, the applicant will often claim the arbitral tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by not applying the terms of the contract or that it failed to give adequate reasons for its award.

Toutes, ou presque toutes, les conventions de franchise comprennent des clauses énonçant que le franchiseur n'a formulé au franchisé aucune déclaration pour l'inciter à conclure ce contrat,

In its recent decision, Edmonton (City) v AW Holdings Corp, 2024 ABCA 92, Alberta's top court has upheld a decision by the province's Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT), which dealt with the issue of whether...

The franchisor also provides its know-how and expertise, along with continuous support, in return for a royalty fee.

The contractual duty of good faith has taken on significant importance in the context of franchising in Canada in recent years.

With a vibrant economy and close proximity to the United States, Canada is the natural first destination for U.S. franchise companies looking to expand internationally.

The Quebec Court of Appeal has recently upheld the 2012 decision of the Superior Court awarding substantial damages – CA$10.9 million – to former franchisees of Dunkin' Donuts.

On May 1, 2025, the Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation (the "Regulation") under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act, C.C.S.M. c. A1.7 (the "AMA")...

Once the likely depth of the economic downturn became apparent, GMCL engaged in restructuring planning, considered a CCAA proceeding and engaged with the Canadian and US governments for assistance.

For several decades, professional services have been a fertile field for the development of franchise networks.

On June 30, 2026, Saskatchewan will become the seventh Canadian province to bring into force franchise disclosure legislation, joining Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Manitoba.

Following a two-day urgent application in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Dairy Queen Canada Inc. successfully defended a franchisee's injunction to prevent Dairy Queen from enforcing the termination of a franchise agreement pursuant to a Mutual Cancellation and Release Agreement between the parties.