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Tony Sansotta

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Expertise

I can answer any questions relative to franchising in Canada. This includes legal requirements of franchisors to provide disclosure documents, which provincial jurisdictions have franchise laws, questions to ask franchisors if you are interested in being awarded a franchise, and how to investigate before you invest. I can answer questions relating to franchise agreements. From the franchisor stand point I can provide information on any issues that franchisors face while managing their franchise system. This can include things like how to set up an effective Franchise Advisory Council, how to deal with non-compliance and how to prepare for the termination of a franchisee.

Experience in the area

I have been involved within the franchise industry for over twenty years both as a franchisee and a franchisor. I helped write the Alberta Franchises Act (1995) and have served on the board of directors of the Canadian Franchise Association for five years. I currently provide franchise related services to a number of franchisor clients.

Publications

Canadian Franchise Business Magazine

Education/Credentials

B.A., M.A., M.B.A.

Awards and Honors

Canadian Franchise Association-President's Award of Merit

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Ryan	09/21/11	10	10	10
Claude	09/16/10	10	10	10
Deb	02/22/10	10	10	10	Excellent and thorough in his knowledge!
Deb	02/21/10	10	10	10
Jason	10/13/09	10	10	10	You are a the best of the .....

Recent Answers from Tony Sansotta

2012-01-07 Franchise location:

Hi Claude, Since your interest is in acquiring a Subway franchise you should contact Subway directly. If you qualify as a Subway franchisee they will provide all the necessary assistance to find a location

2011-08-15 Termination of Franchise:

Hi Ryan, It seems to me that you have cause for termination on a two fronts. 1. The earnings claims that the franchisor made did not materialize even after you followed all the requests made by the franchisor

2011-08-12 Termination of Franchise:

Hi Ryan, The best thing to do under your circumstances is to talk with the franchisor and let them know that you are terminating the agreement because of poor health. If you feel that they will not allow

2010-01-08 Franchisee Help:

Do not invest in another store! It is obvious that you are dealing with a franchisor that is the business for themselves and have little regard for the financial health of the franchisees. If what you

2009-05-20 Protect Myself from possible franchisor:

You need to get the financials for all three restaurants for the past three years. This should give you a good idea of whether they are profitable and whether their profit is increasing yearly. Ideally

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