Navigating Franchise Disputes: Key Take-aways from Memphis Blues and 1010805 Alberta Ltd.

  • July 04, 2024
  • Melisa Delibasic, lawyer, KMB Law

Recent developments in franchise law are highlighted in two recent and notable cases.

Memphis Blues BBQ International Ltd. v. P.K. Johnson Inc., 2024 BCSC 497 (“Memphis Blues”) is a case from British Columbia.

1010805 Alberta Ltd. v. Sundial Growers Inc., 2024 ABKB 173 (“Sundial Growers”) is a case from Alberta.

The cases provide insights into the complexities of franchise agreements and the legal principles governing them. Together the cases address significant issues such as breach of contract, the application of constructive trusts, the duty of good faith, and the interpretation of franchise agreements, reflecting the evolving nature of franchise law in Canada.