2026 Franchise Law Day Quiz - Canadian Franchise Association

Law Day 2026

Answer the following questions based on the educational sessions held at Franchise Law Day on September 17, 2026. Please refer to the agenda to answer questions for sessions you were unable to attend.

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What is a key benefit of monitoring government policy and regulatory developments before new requirements take effect?

It allows franchise systems to decide which regulatory requirements they will follow

It prevents governments from changing proposed requirements once they have been announced

It eliminates the need to review legislation once it comes into force

It gives franchise systems time to assess potential impacts, contribute practical industry input, and prepare for operational or compliance changes

2 / 15

Which statement about Saskatchewan's The Franchise Disclosure Act is correct?

It came into force on June 30, 2026, making Saskatchewan the seventh Canadian province with franchise-specific legislation

It replaced existing federal franchise disclosure legislation in Saskatchewan

It applies only to franchisors whose head office is located in Saskatchewan

It introduced franchise disclosure requirements but no statutory relationship rights or remedies

3 / 15

Why do provisions and legal issues such as notice requirements, limitation periods, releases and dispute resolution clauses warrant particular attention in franchise relationships?

Because they determine whether a franchisor is required to provide a franchise disclosure document

Because they can materially affect how rights are preserved, exercised or enforced when a dispute arises

Because they establish the statutory duty of fair dealing between franchisors and franchisees

Because they generally take precedence over applicable franchise legislation when the parties have agreed to them

4 / 15

When evaluating international franchise expansion, which combination of considerations is most important to assess before entering a new market?

Expansion structure, partner selection, localization, intellectual property protection and brand integrity

Market size, franchise fee structure, domestic advertising strategy and head-office staffing

Local leasing practices, consumer demographics, royalty collection and franchisee succession planning

Territory design, recruitment volume, supplier pricing and domestic system standardization

5 / 15

What was a key theme of Beyond the Lease: Protecting Franchise Growth in a Changing Real Estate Landscape?

Franchisors should avoid negotiating rights outside the basic lease

Rising occupancy costs have little impact on franchise growth strategy

Lease-related documents and negotiated rights can help allocate risk and preserve flexibility as real estate conditions change

Real estate decisions affect individual locations but not the broader franchise system

6 / 15

As franchise systems adopt AI and other digital tools, which approach best supports responsible implementation?

Focus primarily on cybersecurity controls, with legal and operational governance addressed once the tools are fully deployed

Establish clear governance, accountability, data-management and vendor-oversight practices as the technology is introduced

Rely on vendor contractual protections as the main mechanism for managing legal and reputational risk

Apply existing technology policies without modification unless a specific compliance issue has already arisen

7 / 15

As multi-unit franchisees, portfolio operators and private equity-backed groups become more prominent, which issue is most likely to require closer attention from franchisors?

Whether larger operators should receive broader territorial rights as a standard approach to future development

Whether operational oversight should shift primarily to the franchisee because of the operator's greater scale and resources

Whether franchise systems should standardize decision-making across all ownership groups to reduce differences in influence and expectations

Governance, communication and development structures that preserve alignment as ownership groups become larger and more sophisticated

8 / 15

A franchisee is experiencing sustained operational and financial difficulty. Which combination of considerations most closely reflects the framework explored in Triage, Turnaround & Termination?

The causes and severity of the difficulties, prospects for stabilization, available support or negotiated solutions, and the implications of a potential exit for the franchisee and broader system

The franchisee’s tenure in the system, historical sales performance, local market conditions, and eligibility for future development rights

The availability of a replacement operator, current resale value of the business, remaining lease term, and the cost of enforcing contractual defaults

The consistency of past enforcement decisions, likelihood of litigation, reputational considerations, and the impact of the location on nearby franchisees

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Under Saskatchewan's The Franchise Disclosure Act, what does the statutory duty of fair dealing include?

A duty to act in good faith and in accordance with reasonable commercial standards

A fiduciary duty owed by the franchisor to the franchisee

A duty requiring the franchisor to prioritize the franchisee's financial interests

A requirement that all disputes first proceed to mediation

10 / 15

Which combination of outcomes best reflects the purpose of the closing session, Essential Legal & Case Law Update: What Changed, What Matters & What's Next?

Compare provincial disclosure regimes, identify areas of contractual drafting risk, and develop strategies for responding to franchise disputes

Assess government policy proposals, consider opportunities for industry advocacy, and evaluate how regulation may affect franchise operations

Identify significant recent legal, legislative and case law developments, assess their practical implications, and recognize emerging issues to watch

Review governance challenges associated with system growth, changing ownership structures, and increasingly sophisticated franchisees

11 / 15

Please share five takeaways from the day. You will receive one point for each takeaway provided, regardless of the topic or session it relates to.