Franchisors and manufacturers recognize opportunities overseas, yet they often face new challenges when developing an international program. We guide franchisors and manufacturers through this rewarding yet treacherous process to achieve their overseas expansion goals. Franchisors operating or seeking to operate internationally retain our team to
- Structure international transactions and relationships.
- Prepare and negotiate international franchise and distribution agreements, international sales contracts, licensing agreements and joint venture documents.
- Prepare international disclosure documents to comply with foreign disclosure laws.
- Protect trademarks and other intellectual property.
- Enforce international agreements.
- International (or foreign) franchisee insolvencies and bankruptcies.
- Assist overseas franchisors in expanding their franchise system in Canada.
- Understand and comply with immigration laws, and address Canadian and international legal compliance issues.
