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Franchise Disputes in Canada: The Case for Mediation and Arbitration

Franchise disputes are a natural fit for ADR in Canada, and more and more franchise disputes are likely to head to ADR in the future.

10 minute read July 27, 2012 at 03:25 PM
By
Frank Zaid
Franchise Disputes in Canada: The Case for Mediation and Arbitration

Canada enjoys a robust and growing franchising environment. According to the Canadian Franchise Association (www.cfa.ca/Publications_Research/Fastfacts.aspx), franchise businesses account for 40% of all retail sales in Canada. More than 78,000 franchise units across Canada directly employ more than one million people.

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