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2 March 2016 by SotosLLP
In Part 1 of this 2-part blog post, we identified the significance of “fit” and of some key operational aspects in a franchisor that a franchise candidate should consider before investing in the business. In this Part 2, we look at factors to consider in evaluating a franchisor and discuss why those aspects need to fit with a franchise candidate’s long-term goals, both professional and personal.
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21 February 2016 by SotosLLP
As franchising continues to expand across industries and sectors, the fundamentals of this established business model remain constant. Whether a franchise candidate is considering purchasing a casual dining restaurant or a car repair service, there are certain critical aspects of a franchise that a candidate should consider before investing in the business. This blog post is part 1 of a 2-part post highlighting ten such considerations.
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10 February 2016 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Commonly, the parties will negotiate and reduce to writing the terms under which the employer can terminate an employee’s employment. It is incumbent for a drafter of an employment contract to turn her or his mind to how benefits will be treated during the notice period and not offend statutory minimums.
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21 January 2016 by SotosLLP
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Home Instead Inc. v. 244674 Ontario Inc., et al resulted in the Court siding with the Franchisor and making an order preventing “rogue” Franchisees from operating their franchised businesses.
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13 January 2016 by SotosLLP
During a lease term, there may come a time when it becomes no longer financially viable for a commercial tenant to continue its operations at the leased premises and faces the prospect of defaulting on the lease. Whether you are a landlord or tenant in this situation, there are a few considerations that you should know before taking any steps.
6 January 2016 by SotosLLP
In Ontario and most other Canadian jurisdictions, the losing party in a legal action faces the possibility of being ordered to pay for some or all of the winning party’s legal costs and disbursements. Who gets paid and how much? This is up to the Court to decide.
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22 November 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Canadian insurers were very slow to create products responsive to disclosure claims. Fortunately, the market has evolved. Reasonably priced insurance with similarly manageable retention amounts are now available to Canadian franchisors.
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15 November 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Ontario’s Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (the “AWA”) created various remedies for breaches of a franchisor’s disclosure obligations, including the right of a franchisee in Section 6(6) to “rescind’ its franchise agreement. The right of rescission carries with it corresponding obligations on the part of franchisors.
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6 October 2015 by SotosLLP
Chambers Canada – 2016 ranks Sotos LLP Band 1 for franchising.
26 August 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court affirmed that post-term restrictive covenants in franchise agreements are “presumptively lawful.”
