Regulations interpreting the disclosure requirements for franchisors which offer and sell franchises in Manitoba were proclaimed April 7 and will become effective October 1, 2012. Even franchisors that are offering master franchises for territories which may include Manitoba should consider amending their Canadian FDDs to reflect the Manitoba requirements. The law applies “if the franchised business is operated, or is to be operated, partly or wholly in Manitoba.” The new legislation is substantively very similar to other franchise disclosure regulations in Canada.
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