Canada has a thriving franchise industry, and a Canadian franchise attorney Tony Wilson points out 3 advantages of franchise ownership;

• Training in the business model. "They're training you to use their
  system; training is a huge component in franchising," Wilson says.

•  Access to a trademark and brand advertising. "That's what franchisees should expect -- to get the benefit of the brand."

•  Joint purchasing power. "If you're in a buying group with 16 other
  restaurants, you're going to get your food cheaper than if you're one
  restaurant buying your product by yourself," Wilson explains.

Wilson, who recently wrote, "Buying a Franchise in Canada: Understanding And Negotiating Your Franchise Agreement." Some of the franchise laws in the book only apply to Canadian franchisors.

Wilson also said that "You never own the business, really. You're just renting it from somebody else." Article

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