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Franchise Disclosure Document Review
Before you invest in a franchise, Ontario law requires the franchisor to provide you with a Franchise Disclosure Document — and you should have a lawyer review it. FDDs can be complex, lengthy, and full of legally significant provisions. This package provides a thorough review of your FDD, a plain-English risk summary, and a consultation to discuss your key findings and concerns before you commit.
5–10 business days (longer for large FDDs)
Ontario
What Is Included
- Review of the Franchise Disclosure Document
- Plain-English written risk summary
- Identification of unusual, one-sided, or high-risk clauses
- Commentary on key obligations: fees, territory, renewal, termination
- One consultation (up to 60 minutes) to discuss findings
- One round of follow-up questions via email
What Is Not Included
- Review of the Franchise Agreement itself (separate scope)
- Negotiations with the franchisor
- Ongoing franchise legal advice
- Due diligence on the franchise business or financial statements
- Review of ancillary agreements not included in the FDD
Who This Service Is For
Prospective franchisees reviewing an FDD
Investors evaluating a franchise opportunity
Anyone who received an FDD and needs to understand it before signing
Information Required from You
- 1Copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document (PDF)
- 2Name of the franchise and franchisor
- 3Proposed investment amount and territory
- 4Any specific concerns or provisions to focus on
Common Add-Ons
Franchise Agreement review (additional)From $1,000 + HST
Negotiation support letter to franchisorFrom $500 + HST
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •Pricing: $1,500 + HST for up to 40 pages, then $30 + HST per additional page. Page count confirmed before work begins.
- •This package covers review and risk summary only — it does not include negotiation or drafting.
- •Do not sign any franchise agreement or pay any deposits until the 14-day cooling-off period under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 has been satisfied.
Starting from
$1,500
Plus HST
$1,500 for up to 40 pages, then $30/page thereafter
CategoryBusiness & Corporate
Timeline5–10 business days (longer for large FDDs)
JurisdictionOntario
Requesting does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Subject to conflict check and acceptance.
Prices are for the stated scope only. Additional complexity, urgency, disbursements, HST, or government fees may apply.
Starting from
$1,500
Plus HST