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Franchise law issues continue between Tim Hortons and franchisees
Tensions between franchise owners and parent companies are not uncommon in business. Such tensions are behind serious franchise law concerns being raised by Tim Hortons franchisees in Ontario and throughout Canada. According to the Great White North Franchisee Association, a franchisee...
Knowledge of franchise law can help with business discussions
Becoming a franchisee is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. One of the best ways to avoid future franchise law issues is by taking the right first steps when identifying, researching and choosing a franchise opportunity. These...
Ask questions and understand franchise law before buying
The decision to purchase a business is a complicated one. Ontario business people who are considering buying an existing franchise should be aware of franchise law before making this decision. They should also ask four key questions before deciding whether the...
Summary Judgment and Evidence of ‘Material Change’ in Franchise Dispute
In the case of Hepburn v AlarmForce, 2017 ONSC 6012 ("Hepburn"), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the circumstances in which a "material change" may trigger the disclosure obligation in a renewal of, or extension to, an existing franchise...
New class-action case alleges franchise law violations
When the parent company of a franchise changes hands, it can cause a ripple effect through independently owned locations. While some changes and behaviour may be permitted under an agreement, franchise law gives owners certain protections and rights in Ontario. Several...
Tim Hortons faces franchise law disputes since cross-border sale
The coffee chain Tim Hortons is often advertised as a symbol of Canadian culture but has faced backlash from franchisees since its sale to Restaurant Brands International Inc. RBI, an American company with a Brazil-based majority owner, took over Tim Hortons in 2014. Franchisees claim...
