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Tamara Ramsey, Partner, Dale & Lessmann LLP This is a summary of recent cases of interest to members of the franchise community. The topics include claims under franchise legislation, injunctive relief, and trademarks. Rescission and…
By David N. Kornhauser, MBA, LL. B, Partner, Loopstra Nixon LLP Master franchising is a business model in which a franchisor grants to a master franchisee (also known as the sub-franchisor) the right to develop…
In a recent CFA Learn & Grow webinar, Marty Baram and Meghan Denega of SYMY Immigration Consultants hosted a FranTalks Webinar focused on the recent changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). They explored…
By Richard Leblanc, Partner, Miller Thomson LLP Legislation: SK Franchises Act: Saskatchewan’s Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act (herein the “SK Act”), received royal assent on May 8, 2024. The SK Act contains all of…
A new year often brings new federal regulations and rules. In 2025, there will be a slew of new laws that come into effect – some as early as Jan. 1 – including new mortgage…
By Bailee Kleinhandler, Sotos LLP Earning projections are a highly debated and closely scrutinized aspect of franchise disclosure. Franchisors are not obligated to include financial performance data in their disclosure documents; however, if they choose…
BY FRANK ZAID, FRANK ZAID FRANLEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES Disagreements by Working Together: A Dispute Resolution Handbook for Franchisors and Franchisees.” The introduction states that “[r]esolving disagreements to the satisfaction of both franchisors and franchisees has…
By Ashley Caldwell, Gowling WLG Although it may feel to some that the public health concerns relating to the novel COVID-19 pandemic have relaxed, the lasting impacts on various industries, specifically in the foodservice sector,…
By Christopher Horkins, Danielle DiPardo and Priya Gill, Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP In determining an appeal from an arbitrator’s ruling, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench recently provided helpful clarification and guidance on some…
BY BLAIR A. REBANE AND ERIC C. LITTLE, BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS Over the last decade there has been an increasing level of interest by private equity firms in acquiring or investing in franchised businesses. This…
By Mélanie Power, Partner, Dentons Canada LLPFranchisors and franchisees in Quebec must be aware of language laws that set out detailed requirements for doing business in the province. Recent changes to Quebec’s language legislation have…