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How to analyze a Franchise Disclosure Document – A guide for lawyers

If you are a lawyer with franchise clients, a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is bound to land on your desk at some point. An FDD is a legal requirement in provinces across Canada where franchises are regulated (Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and PEI).  In Ontario, the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)

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Franchise non-competition enforcement in Canada: A guide for franchisors

Non-competition restrictions are a core part of franchise agreements. They help protect the brand and territory, both during the term of the franchise operation and when a...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)

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What to do if your franchisee wants a rescission

A rescission claim is a provincial statutory remedy in many Canadian provinces that allows a franchisee to cancel the entire franchise purchase transaction and exit the franchise...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)

Consequences of a faulty Franchise Disclosure Document

By Ben Hanuka   The franchise dream v. the legal reality  Franchising is often presented as a path to rapid business growth without the capital intensity of opening...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)

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Balancing fairness and complexity in franchise arbitration

By: Ben Hanuka Franchise disputes often involve complex relationships and differing levels of experience, financial resources or business and legal expertise between the parties and their counsel....

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)