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19 September 2016

Alberta Extends Mature Franchisor Exemption to 2021

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The Alberta government has recently decided to extend its Mature Franchisor Exemption under the Franchises Act until its next review in 2021.
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The Alberta government has recently decided to extend its Mature Franchisor Exemption under the Franchises Act until its next review in 2021. Under the Franchises Act Exemption Regulation, large franchisors meeting certain financial thresholds and holding a high level of operational experience are exempt from including financial statements as part of their Franchise Disclosure Document to prospective franchisees. In extending this exemption, the Alberta government has kept its legislation consistent with other provincial franchise legislation. Going forward, this move should help Alberta to remain attractive to franchise system investors.

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