Franchise & Distribution Law

International Comparative Legal Guide – Franchise 2018 – Q&A Chapter on Franchising in Canada

ICLG 2018In Canada, six of the 13 provinces and territories have adopted franchise specific legislation: Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Prince Edward Island. Each provincial franchise statute defines a ‘franchise’ in a similar manner to include the following key elements: the grant of a right to sell or distribute the goods and services of the franchisor in return for (indirect or direct) payment or ongoing payments where: Continue reading →

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Corporate / M&A Law, Franchise & Distribution Law

Doing Business in Canada Series – Part 5: Securities Law and Corporate Governance in Canada

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Securities Law

Canada has a sophisticated capital markets system. Securities of both Canadian and foreign public companies can be listed and traded on several of Canada’s stock exchanges. The largest stock exchange in Canada is the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Continue reading →

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Corporate / M&A Law, Franchise & Distribution Law

Getting the Deal Through – Franchise 2018 – Franchise M&A

Franchise 2018 GTDTFranchise systems present a valuable investment proposition for both strategic and financial investors. The franchise business model as an expansion strategy has been on the rise across the globe for many years, and its growth together with its contributions to national gross domestic product (GDP) and job creation have outperformed other sectors and business models. Moreover, franchise systems have progressed well beyond traditional quick service restaurants to many other industries and sectors. Unsurprisingly, franchise businesses have increasingly become a focus for M&A deals, some of them large and complex. Take, for example, the recent Burger King C$14.6 billion acquisition and tax inversion involving Tim Hortons. Continue reading →

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