Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

Welcome to Balthes Franchise Advisory ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to these Terms of Service.

Balthes Franchise Advisory is an independent franchise consulting and advisory firm based in Ontario, Canada, serving clients worldwide. We provide franchise education, consultation, franchise matching, business research, and related advisory services. The information provided through our website and consultations is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, tax, or investment advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making any franchise or business investment decisions.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees regarding franchise approval, financing, business success, profitability, or investment performance. Franchise ownership involves risk, and individual results will vary.

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, branding, and downloadable materials, is the property of Balthes Franchise Advisory and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without our prior written permission.

If you choose to receive SMS communications from us, you may receive appointment reminders, customer support messages, account notifications, requested service updates, and, if separately consented, promotional or marketing messages. Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or email robert@balthesfranchiseadvisory.com. Consent to receive marketing messages is voluntary and is not a condition of purchasing our services.

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Balthes Franchise Advisory shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time by posting revised versions on this website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at robert@balthesfranchiseadvisory.com.
 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

Balthes Franchise Advisory ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information collected through our website and services.

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, company name, appointment requests, SMS consent preferences, and any information submitted through our contact forms. We may also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage through cookies and analytics tools.

We use your information to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, provide franchise advisory services, improve our website, communicate with you regarding requested services, send appointment reminders, and, where you have provided consent, send marketing communications. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes. We may share information only with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our business, such as website hosting, CRM, email, scheduling, or SMS providers, who are required to protect your information.

If you choose to opt in to SMS communications, you may receive transactional messages such as appointment reminders, customer support messages, account notifications, and requested service updates. If you separately consent, you may also receive promotional and marketing messages. Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of either type of SMS communication at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or email robert@balthesfranchiseadvisory.com. Consent to receive marketing SMS messages is voluntary and is not required to use our services.

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information; however, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Because we serve clients worldwide, your information may be processed or stored in Canada or other jurisdictions where our trusted service providers operate.

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or withdraw your consent where applicable, by contacting us at robert@balthesfranchiseadvisory.com. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a revised version on this website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact robert@balthesfranchiseadvisory.com.