Franchise Law

Our Franchise practice assists both franchisors and franchisors in structuring, negotiating, and operating franchise systems. We provide guidance on compliance, disclosure, and contractual matters, ensuring that clients enter into relationships built on clarity and fairness.

By focusing on both legal requirements and commercial realities, we help clients develop franchise systems that are sustainable, scalable, and successful.

In Ontario, where franchise law is governed by the Arthur Wishart Act, we serve as a trusted partner to brands expanding across the province and beyond. From downtown Toronto's competitive retail landscape to the rapid growth of franchise networks in Mississauga, London, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region, our team understands the local market dynamics that drive success. We've guided hundreds of franchisors through the full lifecycle of system development—from validating a business model for franchising to launching multi-unit operations and managing ongoing compliance.

For emerging franchisors, the journey begins long before the first franchise agreement is signed. We work closely with business owners to assess whether their concept is truly franchise-ready. This means evaluating operational consistency, profitability at the unit level, and the strength of the brand's intellectual property. Once the foundation is solid, we draft comprehensive operations manuals, design training programs, and build supply chain frameworks that can scale without sacrificing quality. Our goal is simple: help you replicate your success in a way that's profitable for both you and your future franchisees.

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