Franchise Law

Witten LLP is a recognized leader in Franchise Law, understanding the pivotal role franchising plays in today’s business landscape. Our Franchise Law practice is dedicated to offering strategic advice and comprehensive support in all areas of franchising and related matters. Our services include:

• Drafting franchise agreements and related documents
• Preparing disclosure documents in compliance with all applicable Canadian laws and regulations
• Enforcing franchise agreements, including securing injunctive relief
• Overseeing leasing and subleasing matters
• Addressing employment law matters

Our extensive experience with the disclosure requirements of the franchise legislation in those Provinces which have adopted it, coupled with our expertise in the preparation and enforcement of franchise agreements, enables us to serve clients across Canada. Our team represents a diverse clientele in the franchise sector, including international, national and Alberta-based franchisors, master franchisees and franchisees.

We believe in the importance of being active members of the franchising community. We are proud to be one of the founding members of the Alberta Franchisor Institute, which later merged with the Canadian Franchise Association. Our lawyers, renowned for their expertise in this field, are highly sought-after lecturers, regularly invited to speak and contribute papers on current topics of Franchise Law.

Our firm consistently receives recognition for our work in the field of Franchise Law, and team members have earned prestigious listings in both the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and in the international Lexology Index (previously Who's Who Legal) of Franchise Lawyers.