{"id":15524,"date":"2019-07-29T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T20:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bernierfournieravocats.com\/?post_type=expertise&#038;p=15524"},"modified":"2025-10-23T09:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:53:47","slug":"franchising","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/www.bernierfournieravocats.com\/en\/expertise\/commercial-law\/franchising\/","title":{"rendered":"Franchising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Franchising follows a similar process to incorporation. However, it often requires the drafting of complex franchising agreements to ensure that the rights, obligations, duties and powers of both franchisor and franchisee are respected. Indeed, franchising involves negotiating and drafting agreements to address certain concerns, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-disclosure of confidential information;<\/li>\n<li>Competition;<\/li>\n<li>Protection of intellectual property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan to acquire a franchise, several contractual elements are necessary for the elaboration of your project, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial lease;<\/li>\n<li>Employments contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you plan to acquire a franchise or want to become a franchisor, the Bernier Fournier team can accompany you in the process of franchising. Indeed, we can advise you in setting up or expanding your commercial network and in developing a business plan that meets your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Franchising follows a similar process to incorporation. However, it often requires the drafting of complex franchising agreements to ensure that the rights, obligations, duties and powers of both franchisor and franchisee are respected. 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