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…
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
“Why do I have to get a lawyer to review the franchise documents? I am not allowed to change anything anyway.” We’ve heard that more than a few times. The question is quite reasonable. First of all, let’s dispel the m…
Franchise Training Methods Matter
Training in a franchise system is the key means of imparting the franchised business concept to franchisees. It serves as the DNA to replicate the brand from location to location. As such, it is a critical function re…