Legal Basics Buying a Franchise – Franchise Lawyer’s Role

In Ontario, the sale and purchase of a franchise is governed by the Ontario provincial Statute Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 3 - Bill 33 (the "Act"). The Act was drafted to ensure transparency between a Franchisor and a Franchisee. To protect the Franchisee, section 5(1) of the Act provides that a Franchisor must disclose and deliver all important facts relating to the franchise, financial statements, copies of all relevant agreements to be signed by the Franchisee, and any other statements that help in making the investment decision to the Franchisee at least 14 days before...

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