Franchise Articles

Mar 24, 2015

Leading From The Front Lines

During my 18 year tenure in the restaurant industry I have had the opportunity to work with many great leaders. For me, leadership shows up at all levels of organizations. As a matter of fact, many...

Mar 20, 2015

Fran Talks About Low Investment Franchise...

Note: This fictional "Dear Fran" article is based on questions we receive from people interested in buying a Canadian franchise. Dear Fran, I’ve been laid off at work and have a small settlement,...

Mar 17, 2015

Who Takes Control of the Lease in a Franchise...

The old adage “location, location, location” has been proved to be one of the truest statements one can make about the success of a business, and franchised businesses are no exception. Determining...

Mar 13, 2015

Volume Rebates Franchisee Class Action

In a judgment dated October 31, 2014 the Ontario Superior Court dealt with the duty of a franchisor to share volume rebates with its franchisees. Of real interest is how the judge applied...

Mar 10, 2015

Franchising versus Licensing

Franchising and licensing are two forms of business development models where a party, either a franchisor or a licensor, grants to a third party the rights to use its intellectual property within...

Mar 6, 2015

How to Find a Franchise that Suits You

When you’re considering a franchise opportunity, the first important consideration is whether the needs of the business you are examining is a fit for your personality, skills, and goals....

Mar 3, 2015

Leveraging Peer Groups In Franchising

Franchise systems appropriately tout the benefits to franchisees of being part of a network of peers who can learn best practices from one another. Generally the synergies that come from...

Feb 27, 2015

Power to the People

There was an advertising campaign for a national burger chain in the 70’s that had a catchy jingle. It went “hold the pickle, hold the lettuce special orders don’t upset us all we ask is that you...

Feb 24, 2015

The Rapid Growth in Residential Maid Service...

The residential maid service business has been around forever, but only in the last few decades has it become accessible and popular across all income levels and demographics. The rapid growth in...

Feb 17, 2015

The Location You Lease is MORE Important than...

This article is for Franchisees and prospective Franchisees. Virtually every franchise system has Franchisees that are doing well or struggling. Franchises operate on a “cookie cutter” system where...

Feb 10, 2015

Incorporating Considerations for Franchisees

Many prospective franchisees will consider the question of whether or not to incorporate for the purpose of operating their new franchise. Planning ahead, understanding what incorporating means and...

Feb 3, 2015

Responsibilities Under The Wishart Act

The Ontario Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (“Wishart Act”) governs franchising and franchising relationships in Ontario. Enacted in 2001, the Wishart Act was Ontario’s first franchising...

Jan 30, 2015

If It Ain’t Broke Do You Have To Fix It?

Every franchise brand reaches a point in its history when they want to “refresh” their look and/or product offering. Most franchise agreements will include clauses that require franchisees to make...

Jan 27, 2015

Buying a Franchise? Use a Franchise Lawyer

Next to buying your home, purchasing a franchise may be the single biggest investment you will ever make. Despite the significance of such an investment, many prospective franchisees buy a franchise...

Jan 23, 2015

Never Too Late to Reinforce Best Practices

There is a storm brewing down here and whether you consider it the great flood that will destroy franchising or inclement weather, it still means we have to make some changes to survive it. Don’t...

Jan 20, 2015

Three Things Every Franchisee Must Understand

If you are someone who is considering a franchise as an avenue to entrepreneurship, undoubtedly you have explored a host of franchise systems. Virtually every franchise system will tell you that it...

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