Franchising in Quebec
October 20, 2008
If you plan to do franchising in Quebec, there are some things you should know first all about their charter, rules and regulations. According to the Charter of the French Language, contracts predetermined by a single party which contain standard printed clauses must be written in the French language. Franchising agreements fall into this category.
Each person involved in said contract whose name is not French must use the French version of their name in carrying out all business activities. Basically, you have to have a French name in order to be carrying business in Quebec. These laws are very strict and you will suffer a serious blow to your career in business if you do not follow them.
There are also specific rules related to advertising in the Charter of the French Language. All commercial advertising, including public signs, posters and TV ads, must be in French. You can, however, include English with the French if the French is clearly dominant.
