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What to do if your franchisee wants a rescission

By Ben Hanuka 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 system with compensation for their entire investment and losses, even for payments to vendors and contractors. If successful, a rescission claim can pose potentially devastating...

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)

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)

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Choosing arbitration in franchise disputes: A guide for lawyers representing franchisees

By: Ben Hanuka Edited by: Rebecca Colley Franchise disputes are often complex, highlighting the disparity in sophistication and financial resources between franchisees and franchisors. When the franchise...

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