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The new criminal prohibitions in Section 45.1 of the Competition Act on no-poach agreements and wage-fixing agreements come into force next month and have the potential to irreversibly alter several commercial arrangements and practices commonly used in the franchise business model.

Trademarks and intellectual property are an integral component of any franchise system and are one of a franchisor’s most valuable assets.

To stay relevant in a rapidly changing market, many franchise systems are emerging as some of the most prominent adopters of technology.

Trade secrets and other confidential information are critical components of many franchise system.

The COVID pandemic has changed – perhaps permanently – the way that our clients do business and make their products and services to available to consumers.

As franchisees and franchisors contemplate re-opening their businesses, or have actually re-opened, there are a number of emerging issues that counsel will need to help their clients navigate.

Whether you need advice on how to negotiate rent relief with your landlord, or have questions on how to access the government support programs available to small businesses for rent assistance, this program will give you the information you need.  

Our current situation has caused an unprecedented disruption to Canadian franchise businesses.

Do you find certain aspects of Canadian franchise laws inconsistent or problematic when drafting a national franchise disclosure document or dealing with them in litigation?

Inherent in the franchising model is a tension between a franchisor’s need to control and protect its brand and the independence and “separateness” of franchisees.