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 this article, Gregory M. Prekupec and Rutendo Muchinguri explore the critical intersection between trademarks and franchise law, and why getting it right from the outset is essential to building a successful and compliant franchise system in Canada

If you’re a Canadian franchisor with U.S. operations, keeping your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) up to date is essential for legal compliance and smooth business growth

Canadian franchisors eyeing the U.S. market expansion ask a seemingly simple question: how long will this take?

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

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

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