We have significant experience advising franchisors and franchisees on the various legal aspects relating to franchise law Our lawyers assist clients at nearly every stage of the franchising process and throughout the lifecycle of the franchise relationship.
Our representative experience includes advising on:
- Structuring franchise programs, including single‑unit, multi‑unit, area development, and master franchise arrangements
- Preparation and updating of franchise disclosure documents and related offering materials
- Drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, area development agreements, master franchise agreements, supply and distribution agreements, and related commercial contracts
- Advising on compliance with franchise disclosure and relationship legislation in Ontario and across Canada, including disclosure reviews, compliance audits, and remediation strategies
- Supporting franchise sales, transfers, and system growth initiatives, including compliance oversight and transaction structuring
- Advising on franchise renewal, non‑renewal, enforcement, and termination matters
- Advising franchisors and franchisees on operational issues, including employment matters, operational controls, branding standards, supply chain arrangements, and regulatory compliance
- Advising franchisors and franchisees on commercial leasing matters and strategy
- Representing clients in franchise‑related disputes, including disclosure claims, rescission matters, relationship breakdowns, contract enforcement, and system disputes, through mediation, arbitration, and litigation
For international franchise systems, we advise on cross‑border and global franchise expansions. This includes structuring and negotiating international franchising and distribution transactions, preparing master franchise and area development agreements, and coordinating with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions on matters such as local regulatory compliance and international franchise disclosure requirements.
