Looking to bring your brand to the United States? Tom Spadea will be at The National Franchise Show in Toronto on September 13-14, ready to share practical insights on US expansion.
Tom is presenting "How to Franchise Your Business" on Saturday morning, and we're co-hosting the Exhibitor Reception that evening at Lone Star Texas Grill.
Our team specializes in helping Canadian brands enter the US market. We'll guide you through each step of the expansion process including legal compliance, franchise registration, and everything in between.
See you at the show!
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Spadea Lignana's franchise lawyers work with franchisors to navigate franchise law. From drafting FDDs to handling disputes, we can help.
Welcome to the team, Elliot Boerman!
We're excited to announce that Elliot has joined Spadea Lignana as a franchise attorney. He brings valuable franchise law experience, having worked with franchisors and franchisees across retail, hospitality, home services, and other industries.
Elliot graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Georgia and earned his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law. He was recently recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Corporate Law (2025).
His experience spans franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, state and federal compliance, and representing clients through various franchise matters.
When he's not practicing law, you'll find Elliot running, exploring coffee shops around Raleigh, or spending time with his wife, Reaghan.
Welcome aboard, Elliot!
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A small "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant - the only location they could afford.
That's how Giuseppe Ruta describes the first La Bottega Italian Gourmet he opened in 2003. His wife cooked from home while he focused on creating an authentic Italian experience one customer at a time.
Fast forward to today: customers line up asking when the next location will open. Giuseppe's three kids have joined the family business. And what started as a single restaurant is now positioned for strategic expansion as a franchise concept.
But the path wasn't straightforward. Giuseppe discovered that scaling a restaurant and building a franchise system require completely different skill sets.
When customers started demanding expansion, he knew he needed more than passion to make it work.
That's where the real transformation began.
Read Giuseppe's full journey in our latest client spotlight: f.mtr.cool/NUNRLFKIFT
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From humble beginnings in Sicily to franchising in the United States, Giuseppe Ruta built La Bottega with family values, hard-earned lessons and expert legal support. When Giuseppe Ruta opened his fir...
Today we recognize the commitment and service that form the foundation of strong businesses and thriving communities.
From all of us at Spadea Lignana, we wish you a safe and meaningful holiday.
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Tom Spadea has been selected as a judge for the EF100 Canada Awards 2026!
These awards recognize the top Canadian franchise brands and leaders making the biggest impact north of the border. The Canadian franchise industry is filled with brilliant entrepreneurs building incredible systems, and we're excited to help spotlight their achievements.
The awards celebrate the most innovative and successful Canadian franchise systems across multiple categories. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/ANCRYRAJCK
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