June 1, 2025

Which U.S. states should your Canadian franchise target first?

by Victor Turcanu

Expanding into the U.S. is a major leap for any Canadian franchise. With a population over ten times larger than Canada’s and the world’s largest economy, the opportunities are real—but so are the complexities by Victor Turcanu Published in the...

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May 1, 2025

Is your Canadian Trademark protected in the U.S.?

by Victor Turcanu

As a Canadian franchisor, your trademark is one of your most valuable assets. This is especially true if you’re planning to franchise or expand into the United States by Victor Turcanu Published in the Elite Franchise Magazine, May 2025 Your...

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March 11, 2025

AI, Global Growth Top of Mind for Franchise Lawyers

by Alyssa Huglen Published in the Franchise Times, March 2025 Victor Turcanu’s first exposure to franchising came early, as he was once a franchisee of a student painting company in college. His work at Spadea Lignana today, though, focuses on...

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February 1, 2025

Key differences between U.S. and Canadian franchise laws & regulations

by Victor Turcanu

While Canada and the U.S. share many economic similarities, their franchise laws and regulations operate within distinctly different legal frameworks. by Victor Turcanu Published in the Elite Franchise Magazine, February 2025 Here’s a comprehensive comparison to help Canadian franchisors navigate...

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February 23, 2023

Dealing with Non-Compliant Franchisees Webinar

Did you miss Tom Spadea’s “Dealing with Non-Compliant Franchisees” Webinar on Feb 22, 2023? Watch the full recording: Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned in franchising. In the life of every brand, there will come a time when franchisees...

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