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Franchise systems come in all shapes and sizes, and each has its unique elements. However, there are common aspects that underpin well-run franchise systems. A healthy franchisee-franchisor relationship is a good indicator of a healthy franchise system. Here are several elements that reflect a strong franchisee-franchisor relationship.
Download the April 2016 issue of the Dickinson Wright Franchise & Distribution Law Newsletter.
Dickinson Wright proudly sponsored the Awards Dinner at the 25th Annual Canadian Franchise Association National Convention in Niagara Falls – April 17-19, 2016
Andrae Marrocco, Partner in the Toronto office of cross border law firm Dickinson Wright, has been selected as a Legal Eagle by Franchise Times.
The Quebec Court of Appeal’s April 15, 2015 decision is now the last word in a landmark case brought by 21 Dunkin’ Donuts Quebec franchisees against their franchisor, Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. On March 17, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed, without reasons, the franchisor’s application for leave to appeal the Quebec Court of Appeal decision.
In Ontario, statutory employment standards are established by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and enforced by the Ministry of Labour (Ministry) through its Employment Standards Program.
Andrae Marrocco, a Partner in the Toronto office of cross border firm Dickinson Wright, was awarded the Certified Franchise Executive designation at the recent International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio.
Dickinson Wright proudly hosted the International Lounge at the 56th International Franchise Association Annual Convention in San Antonio – February 20-23,2016.
Ontario restaurants, bars and other businesses with employees who receive some of their pay through tips and gratuities will face new laws governing how these tips are collected and distributed to employees beginning this summer.
The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (the ORPP), will be a provincially-managed plan that, like the Canada Pension Plan, will be funded by equal co-contributions from both employers and employees.