Dentons’ Helen Fotinos and Babette Märzheuser-Wood, partners in our Franchising and Distribution Group, alongside a panel of global industry leaders, presented a webinar that discussed best practices and tips in the Franchise industry in the wake of COVID-19.  

Topics discussed included:

• Leveraging your Franchise Advisory Council to maintain communication with your network and harvesting the best ideas across the system;
• Emergency response and interim containment actions, including:
• implementing health and safety measures
• royalty and fee relief
• supply chain review - suspend, diversify
• rent relief agreements with landlords
• employee downsizing / layoffs
• access to government support
• Relaxing and modifying system standards to adapt to the crisis; and
• Financial supports: Available government subsidies, insurance policies and community outreach

Presenters

• Helen Fotinos, Partner and Lead of Dentons’ National Franchising and Distribution Group, Canada
• Babette Märzheuser-Wood, Partner and Lead of Dentons’ Global Franchise Group
• President of a well-known National QSR Restaurant Franchise
• Senior Legal Counsel for a Global Car Rental Franchisor
• General Counsel for a Global Multi-Brand Conglomerate operating over 70 world renowned retail and franchise brands

CPD/CLE Accreditation

LSBC: This session is registered for one Substantive Hour with the Law Society of British Columbia.

LSO: This program is eligible for up to one Substantive Hour with the Law Society of Ontario.

Barreau du Québec: An application for verification of eligibility has been submitted to the Barreau du Québec.