Q. What do I need to know before I set out to franchise my business?
Building a network of franchises can allow an entrepreneur to quickly grow its business, but careful consideration should be given to readying your business for...
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Q. As a franchisee, how can I take advantage of the strength of the franchise network?
There’s nothing quite like being part of a group working together towards reaching common goals. This is one of the unique advantages of being part...
Q. As a prospective franchisee, what should I know about mediation and arbitration before I get started?
Every franchisee hopes to develop a successful, profitable, independent business following a unique and proven system operating under an established brand name. Every franchisor hopes...
Q. What are some of the most important factors to consider as I look to select my franchise location?
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Q. I’m thinking about buying a franchise. What do I need to know about the costs and fees involved?
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Q. As a new franchisee, what do I need to know about different types of rent under a retail lease?
Many franchise opportunities require a brick-and-mortar space, and for most franchisees, this means entering into a retail lease directly with a landlord, or a sublease...
Q. How does the site selection process work, and what role will my location play in the future success of my franchise business?
A franchise, by it’s very nature, is a proven, replicable business model. Franchises are governed by rules, systems, and processes for how to operate the...
Q. How do I know if I’m using music properly?
Music connects people, and many Canadian businesses big and small use the power of music every day to help build relationships with their customers. But...
Q. Why do I need a franchise lawyer?
In some provinces in Canada, there are specific laws that govern franchising, both in the relationship between franchisor and franchisee, and in the way in...
Q. What do I need to know about master franchise agreements?
In a master franchise arrangement, a franchisor grants a franchisee (the “master franchisee”) the right to operate the franchise system in a specific geographic area....