In part 1 of our Franchising M&A series, host Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of the M&A Group is joined by Helen Fotinos, a Partner in Dentons’ Toronto Corporate Group; Global Head, Franchising and Distribution; and National Lead of our Retail Group to break down the fundamentals of franchising and explore why it’s a hot commodity in the M&A world. They discuss the franchise model’s unique appeal, its regulatory landscape in Canada, and what makes it so attractive to buyers.