Resource Publications

The Canadian Franchise Association is dedicated to promoting and strengthening excellence in franchising in Canada. The following informative materials are published by CFA members and are made available to assist franchisees and franchisors to become more knowledgeable about franchising. Resources are listed in alphabetical order by title name.

		BUYING A FRANCHISE IN CANADA (2nd Edition) By Tony Wilson, BA, LLB If you are considering buying into a franchise in Canada, this book will prepare you to make informed decisions and to acquire a franchise that is right for you. It will give you a better understanding of the legal issues and help you to spot problem areas. ISBN: 978-1-55180-847-5 / Number of pages: 172 Click here to purchase this book. This book is also available as part of the Canadian Franchise Association's Complete Information Kit for Franchise Success*

		CANADIAN FRANCHISE GUIDE By Frank Zaid Provides straightforward commentary, checklists and statutory requirements that you need to advise and assist your client. Also contains a complete set of forms and precedents, including franchise applications, disclosure and prospectus documents, franchise agreements, and master franchise agreements and trademark documents for franchise financing. ISBN: 0-88820-139-7 Format: 4 volumes looseleaf, filed to date including service for one year. Click here to purchase this book via the publisher.

		CANADIAN FRANCHISE LAW A PRACTICAL GUIDE (2nd Edition) By Daniel F. So, LL.B. This book is intended for franchisors and deals with the legal and business issues that they face, as they enter into, and maintain, franchise relationships. If you are a franchisor, or represent a franchisor, this text will help you understand, in a very practical way, the legal regime under which franchise operations are run in Canada. This handy book is complete with legal tips, charts, and sample documents; it’s a must-have for any franchisor or any practitioner practising in this area of law. ISBN: 9780433462736 / Number of Pages: 664 Click here to purchase this book via the publisher.

		CANADIAN FRANCHISE LEGISLATION By Edward N. Levitt Canadian Franchise Legislation is written by an acknowledged expert in the area of franchise law. Author Edward N. Levitt brings to this service over 30 years of experience. It offers step-by-step guidance to help franchisors and their legal counsel comply with disclosure requirements and assists counsel who act for franchisees to ensure that their clients’ franchisors are and remain in compliance with the legislation. In addition you’ll find an overview of the U.S., European and Australian models. ISBN: 9780433409212 Number of Pages: n/a – this is a looseleaf title-- 2 volumes Click here to purchase this book via the publisher.

		FRANCHISEE ASSOCIATIONS IN CANADA By David N. Kornhauser, MBA, LLB, and Michael A. Kleinman, JD Franchising as a form of business relationship is a prominent fixture in canadian society. Given the prevalence of franchising in the canadian economy, it is surprising how little is understood of the franchise relationship by franchisees. The first part of the publication explains the business and legal considerations involved from both a franchisor’s perspective and a franchisee’s perspective. A franchisee association can equalize the bargaining power and the economic and informational disparities between a franchisor and its franchisees. The benefits, and the mechanics, of forming a franchise association are considered in the second part of the publication. ISBN: 978-0-7798-3637-6 Format: 254, including Appendices Click here to purchase this book via the publisher.

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