Franchise Agreement for Pizza Restaurant | Canada

Are you planning to franchise your business? Find out if your business model meets the minimum requirements to be a franchisor.

This free checklist sets out the considerations you will need to take into account, including:

• the history of the business and experience of its principals,
• profitability of your business model,
• level of documentation, training and support you're able to provide franchisees.

The free Checklist of Franchisor Requirements was compiled by a franchise specialist.

Set up a direct purchasing program to purchase services and products for franchise affiliates with this Direct Purchasing Program Vendor Agreement for Canada.

• The contract is between the service provider administering the program and each vendor or supplier that wants to take part in the program.
• The Program will be available to a group of franchise affiliates and related non-affiliates.
• Orders and sales of goods and services will be done directly between the program participants and the vendors.
• The service provider will be paid a commission on each sale.
• This legal contract template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended for use only with franchisees located in Canada.

Canadian franchise laws require franchisors to provide potential franchisees with this Franchise Disclosure Document.

• The Disclosure Document discloses all relevant information about the franchisor and the franchise business as required by franchise laws and regulations for the Provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, including:
  • the franchisor's corporate structure and history,
  • the business experience of the principals of the franchisor,
  • any current or potential litigation involving the franchisor,
  • initial franchise fees and other fees to be paid by a franchisee,
  • financing, working capital, and estimates of annual operating costs,
  • restrictions on sources of products and services, and restrictions on what the franchisee may sell,
  • assistance and training programs offered by the franchisor,
  • government licenses, registrations and authorizations,
  • provisions for renewal, transfer and termination of the franchise,
  • financial statements and information,
  • forms and addenda to meet province-specific requirements.
• The form is available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in Canada.

Renew the term of a restaurant or fast food franchise agreement with this Franchise Food Products License.

• The License also renews the franchisee's right to sell food products with the franchised system.
• When signed, the License should be attached as an addendum to the original Franchise Agreement.
• This is a generic legal document which is not specific to any country or region.
• The form is available as a MS Word template. Downloadable and customizable to meet your needs.

Bad things can happen when a franchisee is unable to meet its obligations. Be sure to have all your franchisees sign this Guarantee and Indemnification.

A franchisee may, for any number of reasons, find itself unable to fulfill its obligations under the Franchise Agreement. To protect your business against franchisee default, it is essential to have your franchisees sign a Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement.

Legal Basis and Structure

This document is a Canadian legal form created specifically for franchise relationships. Under the terms of the agreement, a principal of the franchisee company personally guarantees the fulfillment of all obligations and the payment of any amounts owed to the franchisor under the Franchise Agreement.

Indemnification Provisions

The franchisee company agrees to indemnify the franchisor against any losses or claims that arise as a result of the franchisee's default or inability to perform.

Acknowledgment and Covenants

By signing the Guarantee and Indemnification, the principal of the franchisee acknowledges and agrees to be bound personally by the covenants outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

Benefits of Having the Guarantee in Place

Requiring all franchisees to execute this Guarantee and Indemnification provides legal recourse if a franchisee fails to meet its obligations or is unable to continue operating its business.

Access and Governing Law

The Guarantee and Indemnification form is available for immediate download following purchase. The agreement is governed by the laws of Canada.

Grant a franchisee the right to use a franchisor's logos and trade marks in running its fast food franchise under this Sub-license Agreement.

• The sublicensor has the right to cancel the Agreement and shut down the franchise outlet on written notice to the new franchisee (as sublicensee), if gross sales targets are not met.
• The franchisee must purchase product and supplies from suppliers approved by the franchisor.
• The franchisee must maintain the premises up to the standards required by the franchisor.
• The franchisor has the right to enter and inspect the premises and operations.
• The franchisee must make monthly sales reports and provide financial and accounting information regularly.
• This legal contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable.