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How to terminate a defaulting franchisee

By: Law Works The franchise model relies on a delicate balance of trust and contractual obligation between a franchisor and its franchisees. There may come a time...

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Four-step plan to mitigate rescission risk

By: Law Works Franchise systems that are about to expand rapidly can unwittingly increase their legal risk by delivering non-compliant franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) to prospective franchisees...

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Managing the franchise disclosure process

By: Law Works A fast-growing franchise system needs a sound franchise disclosure process in place to effectively mitigate legal risk. A prerequisite for a franchise system that...

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Preparing a franchise system for growth

By: Law Works When a franchise system reaches five to ten franchised locations, it is starting to grow out of the “startup” phase.  Franchisors who plan to...

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Five key causes of breakdowns in franchise relationships

By: Law Works Franchise relationships can experience challenges that lead to a breakdown between franchisor and franchisee.  In this article, we explore some of the factors that...

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When are non-competition restrictions invalid in franchising?

By: Law Works Most franchise agreements in Canada contain non-competition restrictions. (Hotel industry franchises are the notable exception.) In a franchise agreement, a non-competition restriction is a...

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