Recognition Sotos News
28 September 2017 by SotosLLP
We are pleased to announce that Sotos has once again been ranked as Tier 1 by Chambers Canada 2018 in Franchise Law. John Sotos, Allan Dick, Peter Viitre, David Sterns and John Yiokaris were acknowledged as top in their field.
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28 September 2017 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
When approached with preparedness, renewal negotiations can offer the opportunity to retain a great franchisee and adapt the terms of the parties’ agreement to reflect evolving priorities and changing industry conditions, or, if the arrangement is no longer fruitful, amicably conclude the business relationship.
Sotos News Updates
27 September 2017 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce Daniel Hamson has joined our firm. Daniel is an associate in our litigation department focusing on class actions and commercial litigation.
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7 September 2017 by SotosLLP
Disruptive technology has hit the restaurant industry in recent years, expanding the range of options for consumers to order their favourite meal in a fast and convenient way. Third party delivery apps offer restaurants the ability to outsource delivery, increase online promotion, provide more convenient options to consumers, and potentially increase revenues.
31 August 2017 by SotosLLP
Food order and delivery apps are rising in popularity. Most are familiar with names such as UberEats, Foodora, and Doordash. Just recently, McDonalds partnered with UberEats to offer food delivery services to customers. Many restaurant franchise systems are encouraging or exploring the use of food delivery apps, in large part because they represent a new revenue source previously unavailable to all except the few who invested heavily in home delivery infrastructure.
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29 August 2017 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Franchisors go to great lengths to develop their systems. They then spend significant resources to commit their processes and expectations to writing in the form of franchise agreements and manuals. Most franchisors dedicate many days and often weeks to ensuring franchisees are trained in the system before opening their businesses to the public. Compliance with these agreements and manuals is fundamental to the success of the system.
22 August 2017 by SotosLLP
Best Lawyers® recently published its list of prominent Canadian lawyers and Sotos LLP has once again led the pack in the area of Franchise Law with Allan Dick, Dixie Ho, John Sotos, David Sterns, Arthur Trebilcock, Peter Viitre and John Yiokaris being recognized.
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11 August 2017 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
When negotiating an agreement you may run into a clause titled Right of First Refusal (“ROFR”) or Right of First Offer (“ROFO”). Many people might read over such clauses and not pay much attention. Others may pay attention but not know if or how either clause may serve their interests. Regardless of which one they select, there can be unintended consequences down the line. Similarly, how the clause is drafted can have a material impact on the parties’ interests.
13 June 2017 by SotosLLP
Allan Dick, John Sotos, and Peter Viitre included in 2017 LEXPERT Guide to Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers.
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9 June 2017 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
In a series of cases decided over many years, the Ontario Court of Appeal has emphasized and re-emphasized the importance of complying with the technical rules of the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000, prescribing the contents of a franchise disclosure document.
