Do franchisees have any special rights?

The Franchises Act governs the relationship between franchisors and franchisees, ensuring the protection of franchisees' rights to association. Under the Act, a franchisor cannot prohibit or restrict a franchisee from forming or joining an organization of franchisees, nor can it penalize, directly or indirectly, a franchisee for participating in such association activities. If a franchisor infringes upon these rights, the franchisee may seek damages against the franchisor. Additionally, the Act imposes a duty of fair dealing on both franchisors and franchisees. This duty requires both parties to act in good faith and adhere to reasonable commercial standards in their dealings.