Don't sign that franchise agreement until Irbaz reads it first.
The FDD was written by the franchisor's lawyers to protect the franchisor. Before you sign or send a deposit, Irbaz Wahab reads every clause and tells you what you are committing to, and where the risk sits. Flat fee, agreed in writing before any work begins.
Built for franchise buyers, before they sign
Buying a franchise is one of the largest commitments you will make. Ninety seconds here tells you whether we are the right fit, before you book a call.
- You have an FDD in hand and a franchisor is pushing you to sign
- You want to know exactly what the agreement commits you to
- You're weighing more than one franchise and want a second read
- You want one flat price you can plan around, not a running meter
- You're happy to sign the FDD without any legal review
- You want the cheapest possible document check, not real advice
- You expect a lawyer to promise how the deal turns out
- You prefer a traditional hourly billing model and are comfortable with unpredictable legal costs
Sounds like your situation? Get a franchise lawyer's read on it, free.
Book My Free ConsultationIf any of this is keeping you up at night, you're in the right place
Most people who call aren't in trouble. They're about to make one of the biggest financial commitments of their life, and the paperwork was written entirely to protect the other side.
The FDD is a brick of legalese
Royalties, territory, renewal, transfer, termination, personal guarantees. One buried clause can cost you far more than the legal fee, and the franchisor's lawyers wrote every word of it.
The clock is being used against you
Ontario law gives you at least 14 days with the complete FDD before you sign. If someone is rushing you past that, that alone is reason to get advice today.
You've heard the billing stories
Retainers, a meter running on every call, an invoice you can't predict, on top of the franchise investment. You want a number you can plan around before you commit a dollar.
You don't need a big firm that treats you like a file number. You need one franchise lawyer who reads every clause, tells you plainly what it means, and quotes a flat fee before doing the work.
Franchise legal help, from first read to signing
A dedicated franchise practice built to protect buyers. Tap any area below to see what's covered.
Most urgentFDD & franchise agreement review
Buying a franchise
Selling a franchise
Commercial lease review
Your rights under the Arthur Wishart Act
Buying a U.S. or international brand
One flat fee. Agreed before we begin. That's the whole model.
We do the research upfront and quote you a fixed price for your matter, so you can tell your accountant, your partner, and yourself exactly what this costs, on top of the franchise investment you're already making. No retainer to get started. No meter running on every call. No invoice you didn't see coming.
A franchise lawyer who answers, not a firm that makes you wait
Irbaz on your file, personally
The lawyer you speak with on the first call is the one who reviews your FDD and completes the file. No handoff to a junior or an account manager you've never met.
Built for signing deadlines
Franchise timelines and the 14-day window move fast. When your matter is time-sensitive we respond quickly, and clients repeatedly note the same-day, "always on top of it" turnaround.
70+ locations opened
Irbaz has personally helped open more than 70 franchise locations across the GTA, including work with brands such as Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Strong Pilates. This isn't theory.
You'll always know what's happening
No guessing about the next step. You'll understand what you're signing and what comes next. Clients say it again and again: he explains it clearly and makes sure you understand before anything moves.
Franchise owners trusted us with the call. Here's what they said after.
Verified Google reviews from franchise buyers and franchisors who put their most important decisions in Irbaz's hands.
"We used Cloudhaus for our Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement review. Their team thoroughly reviewed the entire package and made sure we fully understood what we were signing. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing their franchise documents reviewed."
"Cloudhaus helped me with all my franchise needs. Irbaz helped draft the franchise disclosure document and coordinated with our U.S. head office to bring one of the biggest brands from the U.S. to Canada! I highly recommend using Irbaz as a lawyer!!"
"Highly recommend Cloudhaus Law Professional Corporation for all Franchise Law issues. Mr. Irbaz was highly professional and knowledgable in his area of expertise and provided us with right advice and direction. He helped us with all the documentation and all the discussions with the opponent lawyer. He is very generous and works ethically."
"Very diligent and detail oriented! Knowing Irbaz is on your team is a very reassuring feeling, he has his client's best interests at hand when dealing with legalities. Highly recommend, especially if you are in the business or franchise space."
35 verified Google reviews
The lawyer who reads your FDD, personally
Irbaz Wahab leads a dedicated franchise practice at Cloudhaus Law. He has reviewed FDDs and franchise agreements for buyers across Canada, and he knows where the risks hide because he also builds these systems from the franchisor side.
- Personally helped open 70+ franchise locations across the GTA, including work with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Strong Pilates
- Dual-qualified in Canada and the United States, with direct experience bringing foreign brands into the Canadian market
- A 5.0 Google rating across 35 reviews, with clients naming him personally
- A flat-fee model on every engagement, the only way this firm bills
Straight answers to what franchise buyers ask us most
Do I really need a lawyer to review an FDD before buying a franchise?
How long do I have to review an FDD in Ontario?
Is the flat fee really all-in, or will extra charges appear later?
Can a franchise agreement actually be negotiated?
Will I actually deal with Irbaz, or get passed to someone else?
From FDD in hand to signed with confidence
From your first call to a decision you're sure of, here's exactly what to expect. No retainer, and no obligation after your free review.
Book your free review
Pick a time and tell Irbaz your situation. He assesses where you stand and what's at stake, at no charge and fully confidential.
Same dayGet your flat-fee quote
You receive a fixed price in writing before any work begins, with a clear plan and timeline. You decide with a real number in hand.
Within 24 hoursIrbaz gets to work
Your FDD and agreement reviewed clause by clause, and negotiated where terms are unreasonable, by the lawyer you spoke with, who keeps you updated so you never chase.
Deadline prioritySign with confidence, or walk away informed
You know exactly what you're agreeing to before you commit, and you keep a franchise lawyer on call for the next renewal, transfer, or location.
Ongoing