This program will appeal to lawyers, accountants, and those considering purchasing a franchise.  This is the first in a series of franchise programs, which will cover such topics as: (1) How to Launch a Franchise Expansion, (2) The Pros and Cons of Granting Single Franchise Rights, Multiple Franchise Rights and Master Franchise Rights, (3) International Franchise Expansions, (4) Buying and Selling Franchise Systems and (5) Franchise Disputes: the Origins, How to Avoid Them and How to Resolve Them.  According to the Canadian Franchise Association, franchising is the 12th largest sector of the Canadian economy, employing approximately 2 million Canadians and contributing over $100B yearly to its economy. All indications are that franchising’s impact on the Canadian economy will grow even larger in the future.