Buyer's guide · 2026
Best Franchise Attorneys & FDD Firms for Wellness Brands
Whether you're drafting a Franchise Disclosure Document or reviewing one before you buy, franchise law is a specialty — general business counsel is rarely enough. These firms range from full-service franchise practices to focused FDD boutiques. Match the firm to your side of the table and your stage.
Best full-service franchise practice
#1DLA Piper
A large firm with deep franchise and distribution expertise for complex, multi-state systems and franchisor-side work.
Best for emerging franchisors
#2Cheng Cohen
A franchise-focused boutique well suited to brands building their first FDD and franchise program.
Best FDD boutique
#3Goldstein Law Firm
A focused franchise practice for FDD drafting, registration, and compliance without big-firm overhead.
Best established franchise team
#4Lathrop GPM
A long-standing franchise practice with broad experience across franchisor and franchisee matters.
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