Authors: Trevor R. McDonald and Rylea K. Yanke

Franchise relationships can come to an end in a variety of ways, including expiry, non-renewal, and termination by the franchisor or the franchisee. The statutory and common law duties of fair dealing and good faith are often raised in court or arbitration when franchise relationships dissolve. This paper discusses general principles and recent Canadian decisions involving franchise terminations and renewals, including cases where injunctive relief was sought.

This paper was presented at LESA’s Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You webinar on October 10, 2024.