Dentons Canada LLP

Dentons is Canada’s Global Law Firm and the only law firm in Canada with a fully integrated global franchising practice across Canada, the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Our Canadian team is embedded within Dentons’ worldwide Franchise Group, enabling coordinated, multi-jurisdictional advice through a single global platform.

We advise franchisors and brand owners on all aspects of the franchise lifecycle—from structuring, disclosure and market entry to expansion, financing, system restructuring and dispute resolution. Our experience includes cross-border expansion, master franchise and area development arrangements, market repatriations, and regulatory compliance across diverse franchise regimes.

Our multi-disciplinary team provides integrated support across corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate, intellectual property, employment, competition and consumer protection, privacy and data, and litigation—ensuring practical, business-focused solutions.

With more than 75 years of franchise experience, advising over 400 franchise systems in more than 85 countries, Dentons supports clients across sectors including retail, restaurants, hotels and leisure, automotive, health and fitness, beauty and cosmetics, professional services and franchise finance.

A defining strength of our practice is applying a global perspective to Canadian franchise law, helping clients manage risk and execute growth strategies consistently across markets.

We look forward to working with you.