(Part 2) The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the labor shortage in franchise...
F. Georges Sayegh, S.A.D., C. Adm. A., FCMC of Quebec and Ontario, is an expert-consultant in franchising...
(Part 1) The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the labor shortage in franchise...
F. Georges Sayegh, S.A.D., C. Adm. A., FCMC of Quebec and Ontario, is an expert-consultant in franchising and technology...
How to determine whether a franchise investment makes financial sense
What is a reasonable rate of return on investment in a franchise opportunity? Though the question seems simple, it is still...
Refranchising: Should You Buy In?
Lately, more and more franchise companies are converting a significant number of their company-owned units by selling them to franchisees. This...
Drafting an effective franchise agreement – Part 3
Term and renewal
The term of the franchise agreement and renewal rights directly affect the value of the franchise. The term of most franchise agreements...
Drafting an effective franchise agreement – Part 2
Scope of the Grant
The extent of the franchisee's interest is defined in large part by the scope of the grant with respect to the...
Drafting an effective franchise agreement
A franchise is a creature of contract; it is defined by the franchise agreement. The extent of the franchisee's "ownership" interest in the franchise...
The Fundamental Aspects of the Franchise Agreement: Part 9
Termination
The franchise agreement may simply expire at the end of the initial term or, if applicable, at...
The Fundamental Aspects of the Franchise Agreement: Part 8
If you're interested in starting a franchise, you have a lot of company. FranData reported that a record 500-plus new...
The fundamental aspects of the franchise agreement
Initial and Ongoing Franchise Fees
There are several different types of payments generally owing under a typical franchise...