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From generic to strategic: Tailoring your franchise agreement to protect growth and reduce risk

By: Ben Hanuka  Edited by: Rebecca Colley  Introduction  For growing franchisors, evolving risks often extend beyond the scope of initial franchise agreements. Many original agreements rely on generic language – sufficient for a startup franchisor but increasingly problematic as the system matures. As a franchise system expands, so do the complexities and legal demands it...

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

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Navigating high-stakes franchise renewal disputes: A guide for franchise parties and their lawyers

By: Ben Hanuka  Edited by: Rebecca Colley  Introduction  Franchise agreement renewals can pose complex legal challenges, whether you are a franchisor navigating operational changes or a lawyer...

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

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Fix it or nix it: the 5 key elements of a valid FDD

By: Ben Hanuka, Law Works Editor: Rebecca Colley, Law Works Based on recent court decisions, if your FDD does not contain these 5 key elements, it is...

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

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Beyond Force Majeure: Pulling out of a Deal With a 60-Day Rescission

By Ben Hanuka With the unfolding crisis, the commercial Bar across Canada is naturally dealing with contractual and common law grounds relieving parties of their obligations.  Franchise transactions are under stress – prospective and recently signed-up franchisees are scrutinizing their pending deals. ...

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

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Ontario Court Rules that a Court Pleading Is Not a Franchise Notice of Rescission

Author: Anthony Pugh and Sarah McMahon, Law Works P.C. Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works P.C. In the case of 2352392 Ontario Inc. et al. v. Vusumzi Msi...

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