Franchising is a powerful growth strategy, but not every business is suited for it. As a franchise lawyer, I often counsel entrepreneurs who are eager to expand their brand through franchising

In franchising, as in any business, the one constant is change. From the time an initial disclosure is made to the execution of a franchise agreement, circumstances can shift in ways that impact a franchisor’s disclosure obligations

The Saskatchewan Franchise Disclosure Act and regulations: scope and timing Saskatchewan’s Franchise Disclosure Act received Royal Assent on May 8, 2024…

As a franchise lawyer, I have witnessed firsthand the opportunities and pitfalls that come with scaling a franchise system

Franchisors across Canada are closely examining a recent decision from British Columbia…

Negotiating franchise agreements is an art that balances legal rigor, business acumen, and long-term strategic thinking.

Ontario’s top court has reinforced the narrow scope of the franchise resale disclosure exemption. Franchisors who play more than a passive role in resales do so at their legal peril

Digital disruption in franchising centralized online ordering, delivery platforms and e‑commerce raises urgent legal questions around territorial rights, revenue attribution and franchise-agreement modernization

As a franchisee, choosing the right franchise is a huge decision that will impact your everyday lifestyle and shape your career growth

Canada’s rollback of pandemic-era Temporary Foreign Worker flexibilities is creating staffing challenges for food service, hospitality and retail franchises. Legal clarity and proactive compliance are now essential

Expanding into the U.S. is a major leap for any Canadian franchise. With a population over ten times larger than Canada’s and the world’s largest economy, the opportunities are real—but so are the complexities