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Franchise Review October 2016 – Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

View our responses to some frequently asked questions about updating disclosure documents, operations manuals, and social media.

B.C.’s Franchises Act to come into force on February 1, 2017

On October 3, 2016, the Province of British Columbia released the long-awaited disclosure regulation made under the Franchises Act, and has set...

Is there a new “AllStar” standard for franchise disclosure?

AllStar Wings is one of the most important decisions on disclosure in the past decade. Learn why.

Electronic delivery of franchise disclosure documents coming to Ontario

The Ontario government has recently released an amended regulation that expressly allows franchisors to deliver their franchise disclosure documents...

Franchisors – Are you at risk of joint employer status in Canada?

A finding of joint employer status, where a franchisor is found to be the joint or co-employer of its franchisees’ employees, is arguably the most...