Franchising In Canada

This book is essential reading for anyone thinking about taking over an existing business. Tony Wilson will help you choose a franchise that’s right for you, understand your franchise agreement inside and out, and negotiate the best deal. This book will give you a better understanding of the legal issues and help you to spot problem areas. In an easy-to-understand manner, the author shows you how to negotiate an agreement with a franchisor and develop a profitable relationship. The author takes you step-by-step through a franchise agreement so you can spot the potential benefits and drawbacks. Tony Wilson is a franchise lawyer and considered one of the foremost experts on franchising in Canada. He has written this book in a manner that offers you practical and common-sense advice you can use. The book contains many real-life examples taken from the author’s experiences representing franchisees. It will answer your questions about franchising, saving you time and money in lawyer’s fees. The book answers the following questions: * What parts of a franchise agreement are negotiable? How protected is a “protected” territory? * How can you discover the status of the franchisor’s trade-marks? * Who will control the lease for the franchised location? * How easy will it be for the franchisee to resell or renew the franchised business?

A large number of American franchise systems have, over the last 40 years, made Canada one of their chose international expansion targets. This new book, written by experienced Canadian franchise lawyers, will help you advise your clients who are considering expansion into the Canadian marketplace. The book outlines a host of important differences when comparing the business, law and practice of franchising in Canada and the United States, as well as the numerous similarities between the culture and law of both societies. Topics include: structuring and expansion to Canada; trade-mark and other intellectual property issues; the Canadian franchise agreement; franchise disclosure issues; privacy issues and dispute resolution and franchise litigation in Canada. The book also includes practice notes throughout the book, highlighting key points.

Franchising plays an important role in the Canadian economy and continues to grow in importance. It is most widespread in retail trade where it now accounts for about 30 percent of sales. Franchised businesses are also assuming a greater role in the delivery of accommodation, restaurant, personal, household and business services. This publication is designed to help in the education process and provides a network of information sources on franchising including associations, professional and government services, trade shows and conferences, and publications. It is intended for firms interested in expanding their business through franchising, as well as for individuals who want to buy a franchise.

"Franchising as a form of business relationship is a prominent fixture in Canadian society. Given the prevalence of franchising in the Canadian economy, it is surprising how little is understood of the franchise relationship. The first part of the publication explains the business and legal considerations involved from both a franchisor's perspective and a franchisee's perspective. A franchisee association can equalize the bargaining power and the economic and informational disparities between a franchisor and its franchisees. The benefits of forming and the mechanics of forming a franchise association are considered in the second part of the publication."--Pub. desc.

Join franchise expert and consultant Mark Siebert as he delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing the greatest growth strategy ever—franchising. In this revised and updated second edition Siebert tells you what to expect, how to move forward, and avoid costly mistakes as he imparts decades of experience, insights, and practical advice to help grow your business exponentially through franchising. Learn how to: Use other people’s money to grow your business Evaluate your existing businesses for franchisability Identify the advantages and disadvantages of franchising Develop a business plan for “growth on steroids” Evaluate legal risk, obtain necessary documents, and protect intellectual property Control quality better than in corporate operations Create marketing plans and tools to attract franchises Sell franchises to the right candidates while avoiding potential problems Help your franchisees establish their franchise businesses Cultivate the franchisee-franchisor relationship Prepare your franchise business for an ultimate sale when it is time to exit Franchise Your Business will teach you everything they need to know about the most dynamic growth strategy ever created.