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Andrae Marrocco and Michael Melvin (McInnes Cooper) co-authored, and Mervyn Allen (McMillan) and Michael Melvin co-presented, on the topic “Modernizing the Franchise Agreement to Address Legal
and Business Realities.”
Selecting the right franchise lawyer for you is not an easy business. Andrae Marrocco offers solid advice to assist you in making this vital decision.
Andrae Marrocco presented on “Multi-Unit and Multi-Brand: The New Trend in Franchising” at the 2018 Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day
The investment community has been increasingly interested in franchise systems as potential targets. They present a valuable investment proposition for strategic and financial investors.
Lots of unexpected twists and turns await
franchisors in this new ruling that is far
from straightforward.
According to the Government of Canada, “Canada and the United States enjoy the longest, deepest, most peaceful, and mutually beneficial relationship between any two countries in the world.
Andrae Marrocco presented on the topic “Life as a Franchise Clerk” at The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario 27th Annual Conference in Halifax – May 18, 2017.
Andrae Marrocco moderated the session on Franchise Mergers & Acquisitions with panelists Mike Bidwell, CEO of the Dwyer Group, Brian Romanzo, Assistant General Counsel of Driven Brands, and Andrew Sherman, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw at the 50th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium in Washington DC – May 7-9, 2017.
Franchise systems present a valuable investment proposition for both strategic and financial purchasers. Entrepreneurs seeking out their next business venture, manufacturers in need of a distribution network for their products or services, and competitors looking to take advantage of synergies, economies of scale, expanded offerings, or growing market share – in each case – can achieve those investment goals through the acquisition of a franchise system.