from Ned Levitt, senior partner, Dickinson Wright LLP. In the world of franchising, Canada occupies a unique position. Geographically, we share a common border with the U.S. franchise behemoth, as does Mexico, but Canadians are more like Americans than any
How Can You Tell the Good Franchisors from the Bad?
from Ned Levitt, senior partner, Dickinson Wright LLP. The success of a franchise system and the contentment of the franchisees in the system are very much a product of the character, strengths and weaknesses of the franchisor. A franchisor, to
What to Look for when Valuating a Master Franchise or Area Development Opportunity
from Ned Levitt, senior partner, Dickinson Wright LLP. Careful consideration and thorough due diligence is critically important in the purchase of a single franchise. For the purchase of master franchise rights (the right to sub-franchise to others) or area franchise
Why Should you Franchise your Business?
from Ned Levitt, senior partner, Dickinson Wright LLP. Expanding your business through franchising is neither as hard nor as easy as most people think. Myths and misunderstandings about franchising are plentiful and potentially very, very dangerous. It is not a
Buying into The American Dream
from Ned Levitt, senior partner, Dickinson Wright LLP. In the world of franchising, Canada occupies a unique position. Geographically, we share a common border with the U.S. franchise behemoth, as does Mexico, but Canadians are more like Americans than any
Buying a Franchise: New Systems Versus Mature Systems
from Ned Levitt, senior partner, Dickinson Wright LLP. Buying power, name recognition, expertise (both in the business and in the business of franchising), advertising clout and research and development are some of the benefits prospective franchisees expect when buying a franchise. With the newer systems, these benefits may not materialize
Multi-Unit Franchising

Multi-unit franchising has been around almost as long as franchising itself. Today, this type of franchise model is commonplace and may, in the future, eclipse the traditional “ma and pa” unit franchise approach to growing a franchise system. A multi-unit
Franchising in Canada: 2020 and Beyond

Franchising in Canada: 2020 and Beyond As the 2020 New Year starts to take shape and we begin a new decade, it is natural to wonder about how things will change and what will remain the same. Franchising, as business
IS THE WORLD READY FOR CANADIAN FRANCHISES?

Historically, Canadian franchisors have not ventured into foreign markets in great numbers. When they have, it has mostly been to the massive, franchise savvy, U.S. market, with very mixed results. However, times have changed. Today, we see more international expansions
Mergers And Acquisitions

Introduction Mergers and acquisitions of franchise companies have been steadily increasing over the last decade. This trend is set to continue for some time, for a variety of reasons. There is a lot of cash in the coffers of
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MAGAZINE INDUSTRY NEWS FEATURED FRANCHISE EXPERTS Buying the right franchise is a great way to get started in business because you can benefit from the proven systems and processes of an already established business. However, doing your homework is the key
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The Value of Being Prepared Joseph Pisani is Director of National Franchising Services for BMO Bank of Montreal. He can be reached at (416) 927-6025 or via e-mail at joseph.pisani@bmo.com. Franchising and Change Wayne Maillet is a leading Canadian franchise