Intro to Franchise Business Agreements and Renewals

A franchise business agreement (often just called a franchise agreement) is the contract between a franchisor and a franchisee that outlines the relationship between the two parties and what is expected from each party to make the relationship work.

All franchise agreements should be read[...] Read more...

What You Need to Know About Food Franchising in Canada

Fast food is the classic franchising business, but now you can find all kinds of food franchising opportunities from upscale restaurants to candy, smoothies, ice cream, coffee and health food.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) estimates [...] Read more...

Should You Buy an Existing Franchise or Start Your Own?

Sometimes buying a franchise doesn’t mean engaging with the franchisor and starting a business from scratch, sometimes it means purchasing an existing franchise location. Much like standalone businesses, franchises can be sold if the owner doesn’t want to be in that business anymore.<[...] Read more...

How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document

Last week, we looked at what the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) recommends franchisors include in their Franchise Disclosure Documents. This week, we will discuss how to read one of these documents, which are brimming with useful information for prospective[...] Read more...

Best Practices for Franchisor Reporting

Throughout the franchising relationship, the franchisor is obligated to share specific details, documents, and information with prospective franchisees, as well as current franchisees. Provinces with franchising legislation will have specific reporting requirements and if you’re a franchiso[...] Read more...