Create a New Life as a Franchisee
Dreaming about making a change from employee into business ownership, but you've never found the time or known how to get started? Now is the time.
Not Everything is Non-Negotiable in Your Franchise Agreement
There are areas of the agreement your franchisor will likely never budge on. If any of those areas are big "no"s for you, it's time to search for another.
5 Things To Learn About A Brand Before You Sign
Before you decide to sign a franchise agreement with a brand, you have to learn about these five crucial areas. Learn more here.
Three People You Need to Talk To Before Investing in a Franchise
When looking for a prospective Canadian franchises, it's time bring in some experts. Here are the three people you need to talk to before investing.
Top Tips for Reviewing Your Franchise Disclosure Document
Reviewing a franchise disclosure document (FDD) from a Canadian franchise can be a bit overwhelming to say the least. Here are some tips.
The Secret Ingredients of a Restaurant Franchise
Evaluate your Canadian restaurant franchise opportunity from all the angles, so that you are making a fully informed decision about your investment
Is Your Territory Protected?
Is Your Territory Protected? You need to look closely the franchise you are considering have Franchise territory protection.
Deciding Between Two Franchisees?
Try These 2 Quick Tips It's good news when your Canadian franchise search has narrowed down to two very suitable and interesting opportunities. However, now you have to decide which one you want to invest in. Use the…
Do Franchisees Have to Take Part in a Franchisor's Promos?
Marketing is a crucial part of any Canadian franchise system, and it's just as important to franchisors as it is to franchisees. As a new franchisee, you will want to know what promotional programs your franchisor has…
Children's Franchises in Canada
Children's Franchises in Canada: What to Ask Before You Leap There are more than 10 million children in Canada today, according to Statistics Canada, and just about half of all parents in Canada use some form of child…
Do Quebec Franchise Agreements Have to Be in French?
Quebec brings with it some special considerations for franchisees, and one of them is language. In Quebec, there is a provincial legislation that states the province's official language is French and details those fun…
The Royalty Rundown: What You Really Need to Consider
Even someone with the most general Canadian franchise knowledge has likely heard of a royalty fee. This is a portion of a franchisee's sale that they are obligated to pay to the franchisor, as outlined in the franchis…
What's in a Trademark?
Before you invest your cash into a Canadian franchise, you've got a lot of do. You need to read all the documentation, speak the franchisor and go through the entire process. One area that is sometimes overlooked in t…
Ontario Court Rules to Protect Franchisor from "Rogue" Franchisees
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has just granted a large home-care franchisor an injunction against some of its franchisees, who were operating several businesses without having consent from that franchisor. Tha…
4 Things to Do Before Your Canadian Franchisor Meeting
When you are serious about buying a franchise in Canada, you will have to have an interview with the franchisor you're considering before you're able to sign on. As with any other interview, you can't walk into this u…
FASTSIGNS International Enjoying Banner 2018
Leading visual communications, graphics and sign franchiser FASTSIGNS recently announced the signing of 32 franchise agreements in 2018 so far. These new agreements are to develop co-branded, conversion and new center…
Mulling the Mature Franchisor Exemption in Alberta
Franchising laws vary by province in Canada, and you will find some significant differences in some cases. One such example is the mature franchisor exemption in Alberta's Franchise Act, which allows for different dis…
Examining the Canadian Employment Franchise
One overlooked area of Canadian franchises is the employment or executive search agency. Not only do these firms help people find jobs and employers find workers, but many of them fit the mix of profit and valuable se…
Franchise Cold Feet? Maybe It's Time to Get Back to Class
If you've been considering becoming a franchisee in Canada but find yourself still a little unsure, it could be time for a little education outside of the franchise disclosure documents you've been studying. Some spec…
Are You Really Ready to Meet Your Canadian Franchisor?
When you are going to meet with your franchisor for your interview, it's almost like being a job seeker meeting a potential boss. You will be in control of your franchise location to some degree, but your franchisor s…
Canadian Franchise Termination: What You Need to Know
It pays to know what type of notice a franchisor must give you to terminate your agreement with them. You do have rights in this situation and may be able to keep your agreement active in some cases, so keep reading t…
Considering a Foreign Franchise Expanding Into Canada? What You Need to Know
If a foreign franchise opportunity has caught your eye, here's what you should know before you sign any agreements. Learn more about it here.
Penalty Clauses and Your Franchise Agreement
Penalty clauses are an often-overlooked but important aspect of any franchise agreement, particularly in the areas of Canada that do not currently have franchise legislation in place. Despite the name, these clauses a…
Foreign Franchise Brands Crossing the Canadian Divide
As popular fast-food brand Chick-Fil-A makes its way north, it has to do so with a full understanding of Canada's legal system, laws and specific culture. When the fast food titan announced it was going to expand its…