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Franchise & Distribution

Overview

FRANCHISING IS OUR PASSION®

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.

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Insights & Events

Latest

Updates October 2026

Minnesota Federal Court Holds Franchisor May Recover Actual Lost-Profit Damages under Minnesota Law

Ramada Worldwide Inc. v. TCBH, Inc., No. 24-CV-0955 (D. Minn. Sept. 29, 2026)
5 min read
Updates September 2026

California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer

CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026)
7 min read
Podcast September 2026

Brian Schnell Shares Insights on Franchise Success With Leverage Your Mindset for Franchise Growth Podcast

1 min read
Event Recap August 18, 2026

2026 Franchise Summit: The Art and Science of Successful Franchising

Annual two-day event powered by Faegre Drinker
2 min read
Media Mentions July 2026

Ryan Miske Discusses Global M&A and Private Equity Trends With Law360 for Midyear Report

2 min read
News June 2026

1851 Franchise Spotlights Brian Schnell in 2026 ‘Top Franchise Lawyers You Should Know’ Series

1 min read
News January 2026

Faegre Drinker Advises Real Housewife & Fashion Icon Rachel Zoe on Major Gordon Brothers Partnership

2 min read
Event Recap July 15, 2025

2025 Franchise Summit: Driving Franchise Performance

Annual two-day event powered by Faegre Drinker
2 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap May 05, 2025

Franchise Related Vicarious Liability – Wait, What? - Washington, DC

iFA 2025 Legal Symposium
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap January 28, 2025

Key Legal Developments and Trends

1 min read
Insights
Updates October 2026

Minnesota Federal Court Holds Franchisor May Recover Actual Lost-Profit Damages under Minnesota Law

Ramada Worldwide Inc. v. TCBH, Inc., No. 24-CV-0955 (D. Minn. Sept. 29, 2026)
5 min read
Updates September 2026

California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer

CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026)
7 min read
Podcast September 2026

Brian Schnell Shares Insights on Franchise Success With Leverage Your Mindset for Franchise Growth Podcast

1 min read
Media Mentions July 2026

Ryan Miske Discusses Global M&A and Private Equity Trends With Law360 for Midyear Report

2 min read
Podcast May 2026

Megan Center Discusses Franchise Agreements on the Franchise Business Review Podcast

1 min read
Published Articles May 2026

Fixing Franchise Support: Best Practices Align Multi-Unit Franchisees and Franchisors

Franchising.com
1 min read
Media Mentions April 2026

Law Week Colorado Profiles Heather Perkins in 2026 Super Lawyers Issue

1 min read
Updates April 2026

Significant Amendments to Virginia Franchise Law Prohibit Post-termination Noncompete Provisions in Franchise Agreements

Effective July 1, 2026
4 min read
Published Articles February 2026

Franchising With Representation: System Change Without Buy-In is a Recipe for Resistance

Franchising.com
1 min read
Published Articles October 2025

Avoiding Litigation: Dialogue and Social Capital Can Often Resolve Disputes

1 min read

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