Buying a Franchise in Canada: Preparing Your Finance Application
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Practical guides to buying a franchise in Canada: choosing a brand, due diligence, costs, finance and local rules.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Choosing Independent Advisers
Choose independent legal and accounting advisers and agree the scope of their work so they can review your franchise purchase before you commit.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Checking Revenue Forecasts
Before buying a franchise, check where the advertised revenue figures come from and test the assumptions underpinning your budget.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Check the Advertising Fund
Before you buy, check how advertising contributions are used, which accounts you can access and which local costs you will still need to cover.
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Franchising in Canada: checking termination clauses
Before buying, identify the grounds for termination, the time allowed to remedy a breach and the consequences of ending the agreement early.
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Franchising in Canada: assessing a franchisor’s financial health
Before buying a franchise, examine the franchisor’s finances to assess its ability to support your business over the long term.
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Franchising in Canada: limiting your personal guarantee
Before buying a franchise, check what your personal guarantee covers, how long it lasts and the conditions for your release.
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Franchising in Canada: assessing initial training
Before buying a franchise, check what the initial training covers, what it costs and what you need to do to pass.
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Franchising in Canada: check the resale conditions
Before buying, check how you will be able to resell your franchise: approval, fees, the buyer’s agreement and release from your obligations.
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Franchising in Canada: checking mandatory suppliers
Mandatory purchases, delivered costs and volume rebates: check the supply arrangements before choosing your franchise.
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Franchising in Quebec: spotting abusive clauses
A franchise agreement offered on non-negotiable terms may be a contract of adhesion. Here is how to assess sensitive clauses and the protections available under Quebec law.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Speak to Franchisees First
How to choose which franchisees to speak to, ask useful questions and check their answers before buying a franchise in Canada.
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Franchising in Canada: check your renewal rights
Franchise renewal is not guaranteed. Check the deadlines, conditions and terms of the next agreement before you buy.
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Franchising in Canada: checking territorial exclusivity
An allocated territory is not always exclusive. Check its boundaries, online sales rules and exceptions before buying a franchise.
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Franchising in Canada: planning your working capital
Before buying a franchise, estimate the cash you will need to cover payment delays and the first few months of trading.
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Buying a Franchise in Alberta: Checking the Disclosure Document
Before buying a franchise in Alberta, learn how to check the disclosure documents and organise a thorough review before making any commitment.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Checking the Commercial Lease
Direct lease or sublease? Check the costs, key dates and occupancy rights before buying a franchise in Canada.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Reviewing the Operations Manual
The operations manual can govern your day-to-day business and change after you buy. Here is what to check before you commit.
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Franchising in Canada: recouping your investment before the contract expires
Does the contract give you enough time to recoup your investment? Compare your outlay, available cash flow and the expiry date before buying.
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Franchising in Canada: checking the initial franchise fee
What does an initial franchise fee cover? Check the services included, payment deadlines and refund conditions before you pay.
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Franchising in Canada: calculating your income as an owner
A franchise’s profit is not your salary. Learn to distinguish pay for your work, return on capital and money available to you.
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Franchising in Canada: understanding security interests over your assets
A security interest can put your business assets at risk. Check its scope, priority and release conditions before buying a franchise.
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Franchising in Ontario: understanding the right to rescind
Missing or inadequate disclosure may give you the right to rescind a franchise agreement. Understand the deadlines and precautions before buying in Ontario.
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Buying a franchise in Canada: checking insurance requirements
Before buying a franchise, ask an independent broker to check the required cover, its exclusions and its true cost.
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Franchising in Canada: planning for death or incapacity
Before buying a franchise, check who could run the business and protect your investment if you die or become unable to work.
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Franchising in Canada: checking mandatory sales targets
A sales quota can become a contractual obligation. Here is how to check its calculation, assess whether it is achievable and understand the consequences of falling short.
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Franchising in Canada: assessing the leadership team’s experience
Before buying a franchise, check who actually runs the network and whether their experience matches the challenges your future business will face.
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Franchising in Quebec: checking the non-compete clause
Before buying a franchise in Quebec, assess the non-compete restrictions and how they could affect your future career and business plans.
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Franchising in Canada: checking trade mark rights
Before buying a franchise, check who owns the trade mark, who can authorise you to use it and what restrictions apply.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Check Permits Before You Commit
A recognised brand does not guarantee permission to open. Check permits, applicable standards and responsibilities before you commit.
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Franchising in Canada: assessing closures across the network
Before buying, distinguish between closures, resales and franchisor takeovers to understand how stable the network really is.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Checking the Franchisor’s Litigation History
Before buying a franchise, learn how to review the franchisor’s litigation history and distinguish an isolated incident from a recurring risk.
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Franchising in Canada: understanding how royalties are calculated
Before buying a franchise, check which sales attract royalties, what minimum payments apply and how payments are collected.
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Franchising in Canada: validate local demand before you buy
A well-known brand does not guarantee local customers. Here is how to assess demand before buying a franchise in Canada.
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Franchising in Canada: planning for dispute resolution
Before buying, check how disputes will be resolved: the steps involved, mediation, costs and provincial protections.
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Buying a Franchise in Manitoba: Agreeing Deposit Terms Before You Commit
You may be asked to pay a deposit before buying a franchise in Manitoba. Here is how to check the refund terms and avoid committing too soon.
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Buying a Franchise in Ontario: Responding to a Material Change
Has something changed before you complete your franchise purchase? Here is how to assess the impact and protect your decision in Ontario.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Get Promises Written into the Contract
Before buying a franchise, turn sales promises into specific commitments and check how they are reflected in the contract.
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Franchising in Manitoba: understanding the right to associate
Before buying a franchise in Manitoba, check how you can exercise your right to associate and understand the difference between collective consultation and decision-making power.
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Franchising in Canada: assessing whether a brand is right for you
Before choosing a franchise, use a practical decision framework to assess whether its methods, customers and culture are a good fit for you.
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Franchising in Canada: check when you must be on site
Can you delegate the management of your franchise? Check the requirements for your personal involvement before choosing a franchise brand in Canada.
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Franchising in Canada: secure your funding before you buy
Bank approval, eligible costs and funding conditions: the checks to make before committing to a franchise.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Choosing Your Lawyer
How to choose an independent lawyer, agree their fees and get practical recommendations before buying a franchise in Canada.
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Franchising in Canada: planning for mandatory refurbishments
Before buying a franchise, check who decides on refurbishments, when they will be required and how you will fund them.
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Franchising in Canada: check the advertising fees
Before buying a franchise, check the advertising contributions, how they are used and your local marketing obligations.
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Franchising in Canada: negotiating termination clauses
Before buying, check what allows the franchisor to terminate the agreement, how long you have to remedy a breach and what the financial consequences could be.
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Franchising in Canada: checking the franchisor’s financial strength
Before buying a franchise, check who you will be contracting with, the franchisor’s financial health and its track record to help protect your investment.
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Franchising in Canada: checking revenue claims
Learn how to check a franchise’s sales forecasts and distinguish documented results from sales promises.
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Franchising in Canada: checking training and support
Before buying a franchise, check the training on offer, its costs and the support commitments actually set out in the contract.
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Franchising in Canada: plan ahead for resale conditions
Before buying a franchise, check the transfer clauses, fees and conditions that could make it harder to sell your business later.
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Franchising in Canada: check mandatory purchasing requirements
Designated suppliers, prices and shortages: check the sourcing rules before buying a franchise in Canada.
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Franchising in Canada: limiting your personal guarantee
Before buying a franchise, assess the risks of a personal guarantee and negotiate its scope, duration and the conditions for your release.
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Buying a Franchise: Speaking to Franchisees in Canada
What should you ask franchisees before buying a franchise in Canada? A practical approach to checking support, obligations and the realities of day-to-day operations.
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Franchising in Canada: check the renewal terms
Before buying a franchise, check what you will need to do to renew your agreement, how much it could cost and what protections apply.
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Franchising in Canada: checking territorial exclusivity
Is your territory truly protected? Check its boundaries, online sales arrangements and exclusivity conditions before buying a franchise.
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Buying a franchise in Canada: planning your cash flow
Calculate the cash you need to get started, test your assumptions and arrange your funding before buying a franchise.
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Franchising in Canada: reviewing the disclosure document
Learn how to review a franchise disclosure document, identify gaps and make an informed decision before signing.
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Buying a Franchise in Canada: Checking the Commercial Lease
Term, guarantees, fit-out works and exit arrangements: check that the commercial lease will actually allow you to run your future franchise.
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