Franchising
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
About
Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
With a passion for franchising, nearly 200 years of collective experience and a collaborative approach, we partner with market-leading franchisors as you launch, grow, protect and evolve successful systems. Our objective is to help you identify opportunities and overcome challenges at every stage. From the outset, we support franchisors by drafting disclosure documents and managing related state filings, as well as providing strategic advice for emerging franchisors. When you are widening your reach, we advise on transactions, strategic growth opportunities and international expansion. And as you operate, we protect you with counsel on disputes/litigation with franchisees, data privacy protection, technology and cybersecurity issues, the supply chain, advertising, system encroachment concerns, and brand protection.
Chambers Review
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has a domestic and international franchising practice providing the full range of transactional and litigation services to a wide variety of clients from the hospitality, restaurant and food service and retail industries. It also offers expertise to franchisors in the healthcare space, as well as assisting startup and emerging franchisors to launch, grow and establish their businesses. The firm has a deep bench of partners with expertise in non-US jurisdictions including in South America, Asia and the Middle East.
Work Highlights
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath advised International Dairy Queen on a breach of franchise agreement matter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Faegre is ready to assist whenever we reach out. They ask good questions and hone in on the issue to provide the best advice."
"They always weigh practical and commercial interests as well as the legal ones. They also do a great job keeping abreast of the latest news in the franchise industry."
"Faegre is ready to assist whenever we reach out. They ask good questions and hone in on the issue to provide the best advice."
"They always weigh practical and commercial interests as well as the legal ones. They also do a great job keeping abreast of the latest news in the franchise industry."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Schnell is best known for working with domestic and international companies on structuring their franchising programs. His expertise covers matters such as international expansions and M&A.
"Brian is a trusted advisor. He has a wealth of knowledge we lean on."
"I enjoy Brian’s calm demeanor and his ability to speak about complicated subject matter in simple terms."