The Franchise, Retail & Distribution Group at KMB Law are experts in the franchise and retail industry. KMB Law has been a proud member of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) for over 15 years. We represent a wide range of retail and franchised businesses across a broad spectrum of industries across Canada. Whether you operate a traditional brick and mortar system or have developed a non-traditional concept, KMB Law is dedicated to your growth and success every step of the way.

We provide a range of legal services to our franchisor and franchisees clients, including:

Franchisor Services

  • Development of Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) Package
  • Drafting, review and provision of advice regarding single and multi-unit growth, master franchise relationships and area development and sales agency agreements
  • Maintenance, preparation and delivery of FDD to ensure compliance requirements
  • ‘Canadianization’ of International Brands
  • Coordination and completion of renewals and agreement terms
  • Assistance with and coordination of the sale or purchase of franchise systems

Franchisee Services

  • Review and negotiation of franchise agreements for single and multi-unit holders
  • Creation of Franchisee Entities and tax effective corporate structures
  • Lease Review and Negotiation
  • Negotiation and Closing of Resale Transactions
  • Negotiation and Closing of Share Sale Transactions

Franchise Dispute Resolution Services

  • Dealing with non-compliant franchisees management through negotiation and preparation of default and termination notices, lock-out and seizure of franchise, where required
  • Franchise litigation services, including rescission applications and defense, enforcement of franchise and related agreements
  • Injunction proceedings
  • Enforcement of franchise covenants, including non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality issues
  • Shareholder dispute work

As a full service firm, we take a holistic approach to servicing your business. We work closely with members of other practice areas in the firm in order to provide our franchise and retail clients with robust and cohesive legal services, including: 

  • Employment and independent contractor issues
  • Construction law services
  • Private equity and secured financing
  • Estate and tax planning  services

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