Franchising

Areas of Expertise

• Alternative dispute resolution
• Commercial
• Compliance
• Distribution
• Employment issues
• Franchise agreements
• Licensing
• Sports
• Trademarks

Representative Experience

Franchising and Distributorship

We have significant experience in all legal aspects of franchising and distribution transactions and companies. We assist clients in nearly every phase of the franchising process, including:

• business concept refinement
• structuring franchise programs
• franchise document preparation, including franchise agreements, area development agreements and leases
• compliance with franchise disclosure legislation in Ontario and elsewhere
• franchise sales
• negotiations with franchisee associations and on franchise renewal and termination

For international franchise systems, we structure and negotiate international transactions, prepare master franchise agreements, and co-ordinate with local counsel on matters such as international franchise disclosure documents.