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Feb 10, 2015

Incorporating Considerations for Franchisees

Many prospective franchisees will consider the question of whether or not to incorporate for the purpose of operating their new franchise. Planning ahead, understanding what incorporating means and...

Feb 3, 2015

Responsibilities Under The Wishart Act

The Ontario Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (“Wishart Act”) governs franchising and franchising relationships in Ontario. Enacted in 2001, the Wishart Act was Ontario’s first franchising...

Jan 30, 2015

If It Ain’t Broke Do You Have To Fix It?

Every franchise brand reaches a point in its history when they want to “refresh” their look and/or product offering. Most franchise agreements will include clauses that require franchisees to make...

Jan 27, 2015

Buying a Franchise? Use a Franchise Lawyer

Next to buying your home, purchasing a franchise may be the single biggest investment you will ever make. Despite the significance of such an investment, many prospective franchisees buy a franchise...

Jan 23, 2015

Never Too Late to Reinforce Best Practices

There is a storm brewing down here and whether you consider it the great flood that will destroy franchising or inclement weather, it still means we have to make some changes to survive it. Don’t...

Jan 20, 2015

Three Things Every Franchisee Must Understand

If you are someone who is considering a franchise as an avenue to entrepreneurship, undoubtedly you have explored a host of franchise systems. Virtually every franchise system will tell you that it...

Jan 16, 2015

Crime Insurance & Risk Management

This article is being written to address the most common claim that I see in the industry, crime. I will touch on some common coverages below. Further on, I will give you some helpful tips on...

Jan 13, 2015

3 Crucial Topics for New Manager Development

Whether you are a franchisee or a general manager of company owned locations in a franchise system, it is crucial to be aware of the numerous adjustments new unit managers need to make, least of...

Jan 9, 2015

Pros and Cons of Franchising

Canada has a wealth of franchise opportunities available for individuals with a strong work ethic, solid business skills and a desire to work for themselves under the guidance of a franchising...

Jan 6, 2015

What is the Best Way to Rebrand a Franchise?

Rebranding or refreshing of a brand’s appearance, while exciting for the franchisor is unsettling for franchisees. All they hear is that an additional investment of funds is going to be...

Dec 30, 2014

Collaborative Communication

We often talk about communication, and in my work with franchisees I often hear “I wish I would receive more communication from my Franchisor”. At the same time I hear from the Franchisors I work...

Dec 19, 2014

What does it take to be Successful in Business?

Be The Boss Expert Wayne Maillet discusses what every entrepreneur who is looking to get into franchising: A question I will often ask during an interview with potential candidates for a business...

Dec 16, 2014

Parking Pitfalls for Franchise Tenants

Do you have enough parking space for your customers, you and your staff? It’s a common problem The Lease Coach sees with both new and established franchise tenants. We’ve discussed the problems...

Dec 12, 2014

Due Diligence: Multi-brand Franchising

For starters, let’s make a distinction between multi-brand and multi-unit franchising. In general, a multi-unit franchise consists of ONE brand, across multiple franchise units – units being...

Dec 9, 2014

The Difference Between Master Franchising and Area...

While both a Master Franchise (MFA) and an Area Development (ADA) Agreement deal with the development of multiple units, the mechanism of growth, the schedule and the responsibilities of the Master...

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