Andraya Frith

Supply chain disruption in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised significant challenges for the global supply chain. This is a result of unprecedented demand for goods paired with...

Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law: what franchisors need to know

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

Ontario franchise law amendments come into force

The long-awaited amendments to the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 came into effect on September 1, 2020.

Dial-a-Franchise: Fyfe v Vardy confirms case law on what constitutes a “franchise”

As the Court described it, the Dial-a-Bottle business is effectively a “call service” for alcohol purchases and delivery.

Who are you calling a child? Advertising restrictions get closer to fruition

The proposed restrictions on advertising certain types of food and beverages to children are getting closer to reality.

Government of Canada: Leave those kids alone

Franchisors in the food and restaurant industry should prepare for restrictions on their ability to advertise.

Private equity’s untapped opportunity in Canadian franchising

Private equity firms are showing an increased interest in acquiring Canadian franchise systems.

An “AllStar” win for franchisors after much-anticipated Ontario Court of Appeal decision

The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) has released its much-anticipated decision in Raibex Canada Ltd. v. ASWR Franchising Corp. and franchisors can...