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Is a franchise a suitable business option for an entrepreneur?
Building a business from nothing can be a time-consuming process without guaranteed results. Many Ontario entrepreneurs start with a franchise of an already successful enterprise, hoping to skip the initial difficult years. However, purchasing a franchise comes at a price....
Is a Disclosure Document Required if a Franchise is being Assigned by the Franchisee?
Pursuant to subsection 5(1) of the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000, S.O. 2000 c. 3 (the "Act"), franchisors must provide prospective franchisees with a disclosure document. However, subsection 5(7) of the Act exempts the franchisor from this requirement in...
Franchise Disclosure Documents in Ontario
Under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (Ontario), franchisors are required to provide prospective franchisees with a disclosure document, which must include a certificate, certifying that the disclosure document: (a) contains no untrue information, representations or statements; and (b)...