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Why U.S. Franchisors Should Care About the Winds of Change in Ontario

For U.S.-based franchisors seeking international expansion, Canada is often the first choice for a host of obvious reasons: proximity; common language (almost); similar purchasing patterns; reaction to Canadian-tourist expression of interest; cross-border spill-over advertising; relatively low incremental cost to service a nearby 51st market area with a population roughly the size of California; etc.

19 minute read May 01, 2004 at 11:09 AM
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Markus Cohen, Q.c.
Why U.S. Franchisors Should Care About the Winds of Change in Ontario

For U.S.-based franchisors seeking international expansion, Canada is often the first choice for a host of obvious reasons: proximity; common language (almost); similar purchasing patterns; reaction to Canadian-tourist expression of interest; cross-border spill-over advertising; relatively low incremental cost to service a nearby 51st market area with a population roughly the size of California; etc.

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