Franchise Resales: What to Expect
In your franchise search, you may have come across resales. These are already operating, existing locations being offered for sale by a current franchisee. In franchise agreements, there is no one-size-fits all set of…
Buying a US Franchise for Canada: What to Know
Buying a US Franchise for Canada: What to Know Whether the franchise you're considering is headquartered in Alberta or Atlanta, many of the aspects of franchise buying will be the same. However, there are some special…
Canadian Franchise Lingo
Canadian Franchise Lingo: Demystifying the Jargon You've probably come across quite a few industry terms while investigating Canadian franchise brands. Some of them are self-explanatory or easy enough to understand, b…
Termination Provisions
Termination Provisions: Do You Know How You Could Lose Your Canadian Franchise? A franchise agreement is an incredibly important document. This is the contract you’ll sign with the franchisor that contains all the ter…
British Columbia's New Franchise Rules Increase Protection for Franchisees
The new Franchises Act of British Columbia is going to take effect on February 1, 2017, making the "Pacific Province" the sixth province to regulate the industry in Canada.
Recent Ruling Challenges Longstanding Franchise Location Practice
As reported by Mondaq (www.mondaq.com ), a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling may have a significant impact on the practice of franchise location selection after an agreement has been signed. Currently, m…
Electronic Disclosure Finally Coming to Ontario
The National Law Review reports that long-awaited changes are coming to the ways franchisors are allowed to deliver their disclosure to franchisees in Ontario. Previously, Ontario's laws required franchisors to delive…
What to Know About a U.S. Franchise in Canada
While Canada certainly has many successful franchise systems that were founded and grew at home, many brands born in the U.S. are quite familiar to Canadians. Therefore, you may be thinking about opening a franchise l…
Saskatoon: A Franchise Location to Seriously Consider
The Saskatchewan city of Saskatoon is now the third best place to do business in Canada according to a recent ranking by Canadian Business Magazine. The publication used more than 20 different factors to create its gr…
Franchisees and the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act (ORPP)
As reported by CBC News, Ontario just passed the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act at the beginning of June (http://www.cbc.ca ) . If you're planning to buy a franchise in the Ontario area, here's what you should kn…
Franchise Law Changes Landing in 3 Provinces
Whether you're a current franchisee or a prospective one, it's always wise to stay on top of franchise laws so you know what's coming down the pike. There are big changes coming to franchise laws in three provinces, s…
The Importance of Time, Timelines, and Timing with Your Commercial Lease – For Franchise Tenants
As we emphasize in our new book, Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals FOR DUMMIES, the leasing process takes time to complete. Considering the number of steps involved and negotiating time required, your franchise…
The Franchisor - Franchisee Relationship: How Do You Know if it's Good?
The Franchisor - Franchisee Relationship: How Do You Know if it's Good? With more than 1,000 franchise brands operating in Canada today according to the Canadian Franchise Association, finding the right one for you ca…
Three Things a Franchisee has to Remember
Whether you dislike your current job or just want to switch gears, investing in a franchise in Canada can seem like a great move. Being your own boss can help you grow personally, professionally and financially, but i…
Are You Doing Your Franchisee Homework?
Are You Doing Your Franchisee Homework? With franchising being such a long-standing business model that has helped many people become successful, it's easy to think you can just pick one that meets your goals. The rea…
Cross-Border Franchise Agreements and the Canadian Currency Hit
The Canadian dollar going below 70 US cents is good news for the manufacturing sector and bad news for Canadian tourists and customers, and it might also spell new challenges for cross-border commercial agreements. In…
A Franchisees Guide to Consultants
Nobody ever does anything by themselves. We all need help somewhere along the line to keep us on the straight and narrow. That’s why when you get into a franchised business it’s a good idea to employ the help of vario…
Can My Business Become a Franchise?
If you have a successful business and are looking to grow and distribute your product or service to more customers, then franchising may be a viable option. Franchising is a growth business model that allows you to in…
Three Things Honest Franchisors Will Never Say
Luckily for prospective franchisees, franchisors can’t just say what they think people want to hear. Local and federal governments regulate how franchisors conduct business, and the consequences of violating Canadian…
Things To Consider Before Starting Your Own Franchise
Finding the right Canadian franchise for you can be an exciting yet intimidating prospect. Before you make the big leap from working a corporate gig to becoming your own boss, here's what you should consider to maximi…
Material Change to Fair Dealing
All Canadian franchise legislation was designed to protect the potential franchisee during the negotiation process. By being required to provide proper disclosure, potential franchisees enter into their selected franc…
Initiating the Lease Renewal Process – for Franchise Tenants
How much time should you allow before your lease renewal? Ideally, a franchise tenant will want to start the lease-renewal process a minimum of 12 months in advance of their lease expiration date. More precisely, look…
Are Franchisees Entitled to Site-Specific Disclosure?
In Ontario, the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 requires franchisors to give prospective franchisees a disclosure document—a significant amount of written, pre-sale information about the franchisor and…
Understanding the Roles & Responsibilities Within a Franchise System
The relationship between the Franchisor and their Franchise Partners is unique and often complex. Crucial to the evaluation of any franchise concept is a thorough understanding of the roles of each, the Franchisor and…