Andrae Marrocco

Practice Areas

Andrae is a partner in the Business Law Group and Co-Leader of the Franchise and Distribution Law Group in the Toronto office of McMillan LLP. Andrae’s transactional practice is focused on domestic and international franchise and distribution matters. He has particular expertise in complex franchise arrangements, franchise system mergers and acquisitions, cross-border and international transactions. Andrae works with businesses and franchise systems at all stages of maturity across a range of industries, including professional services, technology, automotive, restaurant, retail, fitness and health care, childcare and education, real estate, manufacturing and commercial services. Advising on all aspects of Canadian franchise and distribution law, Andrae provides guidance on structuring and expansion strategies, negotiation of franchise, master franchise and area development agreements, distribution and licensing agreements, regulatory and disclosure compliance, system changes, disputes and enforcement. He has significant experience advising foreign franchisors expanding into the Canadian market. Andrae is a frequent presenter at Canadian and international franchise conferences, and a regular contributor to national and international franchise publications. He is an active member of various North American franchise organizations, serving on steering committees, and holds the “Certified Franchise Executive” designation from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives.