Legal system
Cook Out must comply with this tax when selling goods in Canada.
What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
Canada’s government type that influences business regulation.
What is a parliamentary democracy
Canadians tend to prefer this type of dining experience
What is sit-down or casual dining?
Canada’s currency.
What is the Canadian dollar?
FDI stands for this.
What is Foreign Direct Investment?
Cook Out must register this legal structure to operate franchises in Canada.
What is a franchise disclosure document (FDD)?
What trade agreement supports U.S. franchise expansion into Canada?
What is USMCA?
Cook Out must adapt to this cultural expectation in Quebec.
What is French-language service?
This economic indicator shows Canada’s strong consumer market.
What is GDP per capita?
This entry mode allows Cook Out to expand without owning all locations.
What is franchising?
This federal law governs food safety standards.
What is the Safe Food for Canadians Act?
This level of government regulates zoning and permits for new locations.
What are municipal governments?
Canadians value this in food sourcing and sustainability.
What is ethical and local sourcing?
Cook Out must consider this cost when importing U.S. ingredients.
What are tariffs or duties?
Cook Out must evaluate this before choosing franchise
What is franchisee financial stability or experience?
This type of employment law varies by province and affects hiring.
What are provincial labor laws?
This Canadian agency oversees competition and fair business practices.
What is the Competition Bureau?
This shared cultural trait makes U.S. brands familiar to Canadians.
What is similar consumer behavior?
This economic factor affects franchise profitability across provinces.
What is minimum wage?
This document outlines rights and obligations between franchisor and franchisee.
What is the franchise agreement?
This bilingual law affects product packaging and signage in Canada.
What is the French and English language requirement?
Political stability in Canada reduces this type of business risk.
What is regulatory or political risk?
Cook Out may need to adjust this aspect of its menu to suit Canadian tastes.
What is portion size or ingredient preferences?
Cook Out should analyze this to determine market saturation.
What is fast food industry competition?
Cook Out must assess this to ensure brand consistency across borders.
What is operational control or training systems?