Franchising and Distribution
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys represent hundreds of established and early-stage franchisors, master franchisees and area developers. We have experience crafting strategies to encourage and protect your franchising interests. Our attorneys approach your business goals as a business partner would: offering guidance, industry wisdom and creative ideas and solutions.
Our clients include franchisors that are establishing and operating franchises around the world and franchisees that are negotiating ownership and operation of multiple units. We work with complex franchise law issues in a diverse array of industries and jurisdictions.