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    The Franchise Resale Disclosure Exemption: Franchisors "Wing It" At Their Own Peril

    In Jayasena Management Corp. et al. v Savannah Wells Holdings Inc. et al. ("Jayasena v Savannah") the Ontario Superior Court held that the sale of an existing franchise was effected by or through the franchisor...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP
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    From Franchisor To Joint Employer – Update On Potentially Increasing Liabilities Of Franchisors For The Employees Of Their Franchisees

    Franchise agreements typically provide franchisors with the ability to exert significant control over several aspects of their franchisees' businesses, from setting the prices of supplies as well as goods and services sold by franchisees, ...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
McMillan LLP
McMillan LLP
  • Article

    Les 6 traits distinctifs des franchiseurs exceptionnels!

    Y a-t-il des traits qui distinguent les franchiseurs dont les résultats, et les réalisations, les placent bien en avant de leurs concurrents?
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fasken (French)
    Fasken (French)
  • Article

    Some Practical Tools To Better Deal With The Labour Shortage

    Franchisors and franchisees are not immune to this reality, whose consequences affect the revenues and profitability of franchised businesses as much as the growth potential of a network.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fasken
    Fasken
  • Article

    Is Canada A Good Market For Franchise Expansion?

    Foreign franchisors evaluating international expansion frequently look first to Canada. The reasons are obvious. Canada is geographically close to the United States...
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    Siskinds LLP
    Siskinds LLP
  • Article

    Dealing With The Duty Of Good Faith And Fair Dealing In Franchise Agreements

    Provincial franchise legislation imposes a duty of fair dealing on parties whenever they are performing or enforcing the provisions of a franchise agreement.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP
  • Article

    Disclosure Documents Requirements Summary

    The Arthur Wishart Act (Ontario's franchise legislation) requires franchisors, to provide all prospective franchisees with a disclosure document. A disclosure document is required to be one document delivered...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sorbara Law
    Sorbara Law
  • Article

    Franchise Advertising Funds: A Blueprint For Success And Pitfall Prevention

    Nearly every franchise system includes a franchise marketing and promotion fund, often referred to as an "ad fund." Typically, an ad fund operates as follows: individual units are obliged to contribute...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sotos LLP
    Sotos LLP
  • Article

    Wage Fixing And No-Poach Provisions In The Competition Act: Backgrounder And Frequently Asked Questions

    On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect.
    CanadaAntitrust/Competition Law
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
  • Article

    Beyond COVID-19 - Combining Franchises: An Interesting Path Back To Profitability

    With the businesses reopening phase now well underway, several franchise networks have embarked on the long road back to profitability in a world very different from the one before COVID-19.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fasken
    Fasken
  • Article

    Beyond COVID-19: The Squeaks And Challenges Of Reopening And Resumption Of Business

    As many experts have predicted, reopening and resumption of business following a crisis is, in many ways, a much more complicated step than closure and containment.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fasken
    Fasken
  • Article

    Give Your Franchise Agreement A Facelift

    Changes in technology, customer needs, and the laws governing franchising require franchise agreements to evolve reactively, to accommodate such shifts as they happen, and proactively, in anticipation of what the future might bring.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sotos LLP
    Sotos LLP
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    Release Me: Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies When Franchisors Can Enforce Releases

    They cannot be used proactively, to protect the franchisor against potential future claims.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP
  • Article

    From Pepperoni To Paperwork: A Reminder To Franchisors To Be Careful About Use Of Their Trademark

    Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC v. DJB (Little Brown Box) was a recent appeal of a decision made by the Canadian Registrar of Trademarks (the Registrar)...
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Dentons Canada LLP
    Dentons Canada LLP
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    L'Ontario réduit la paperasse imposée par plus de 40 lois, dont la LSAO, la LSM et la législation sur les franchises

    Le projet de loi 154, Loi de 2017 visant à réduire les formalités administratives inutiles (la LRFAI) a reçu la sanction royale le mardi 14 novembre.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Article

    Ontario Court Of Appeal Finds For Franchisors: Imperfect Disclosure Is Not Equivalent To No Disclosure

    Prior to the lower court decision in Raibex Canada, it was a relatively common practice for franchisors to sell a franchise before determining its specific location.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP
  • Article

    Reaffirming The Right To Release: New Vision Renaissance MX Ltd. v. The Symposium Café

    The recent decision in New Vision Renaissance MX Ltd. v. The Symposium Café Inc., ("New Vision") broadens the scope of franchisors' ability to obtain binding releases from franchisees.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCarthy Tétrault
    McCarthy Tétrault
  • Article

    9 Things You Should Do Right Now To Protect Your Franchise System During The COVID-19 Pandemic

    Business closures arising from the COVID-19 outbreak have wreaked havoc on the franchise industry. While restrictions are expected to be relaxed...
    CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP
  • Article

    Common Legal Mistakes Foreign Franchisors Make When Entering Canada

    The concept has been tested. The brand is established. The Canadian market appears attractive. The decision to move forward is often driven by a combination of opportunity and momentum.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Siskinds LLP
    Siskinds LLP
  • Article

    Navigating Franchise Resales: Considerations For Franchisors And Prospective Franchisees

    Franchise resales involve the transfer of an existing franchise from the current franchisee to a new franchisee. This process can be complex and involve a number of legal considerations...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    MLT Aikins LLP
    MLT Aikins LLP
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