The relationship between a franchisor and franchisee is a uniquely imbalanced one, where franchisors often impose unilateral terms in order to maintain significant control over the operation of your business.
The Ontario government enacted the Arthur Wishart Act, a comprehensive statute aimed at ensuring potential franchisees receive clear information about the franchise system they are joining. The Act also provides protections and remedies for franchisees when franchisors engage in misrepresentation or unfair practices, supplementing the common law protections that apply to business transactions.
Our lawyers have experience advising and representing clients in wide-ranging matters and disputes including the application of the Arthur Wishart Act, the obligations of the franchisor to provide a prospective franchisee with a Disclosure Document, whether Disclosure Documents are compliant with the Act, the duties of franchisors and franchisees, and remedies and time limits to pursue those remedies.
