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Franchise territorial disputes: legal risks and practical approaches

Territorial disputes can be disruptive conflicts in franchise systems. They can derail relationships and expose both franchisors and franchisees to significant risk.  For lawyers advising either side, the key is often not only in the territory provisions but also the franchisor’s territorial policies and how the system is operated and marketed on the ground. When...

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

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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...

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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British Columbia Court of Appeal Upholds Injunction Against Company Controlled by Sister of Former Franchisee from Operating a Competing Meat Shop

By: Mandana Niknejad, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works   In Garcha Bros Meat Shop Ltd. v. Singh, 2022 BCCA 36, a January 31, 2022, decision...

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British Columbia Court Awards Damages Against Licensee for Breach of Retail Bakery Licence Agreement

By: Anthony Pugh, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works In Wheatberries Bakery Ltd. v Tracy’s Cafe Langdale Limited, a February 19, 2021, decision of the Supreme...

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