Cheng Cohen
Chicago-based franchise law firm for franchisors and franchisees.
Regions: US
Cheng Cohen is a boutique franchise law firm based in Chicago with a practice focused exclusively on franchise and distribution law. They represent both franchisors and franchisees (in separate matters), covering FDD preparation, franchise agreement drafting and review, compliance, and dispute resolution. As a specialized boutique, Cheng Cohen offers deep franchise law expertise without the overhead billing structure of large full-service firms — a common consideration for emerging wellness franchisors managing legal spend. For franchisees, they are a reasonable option for pre-signing FDD review. For franchisors, their focus means senior attorneys are working on franchise matters specifically rather than dividing attention across practice areas.
Reviewed by Miles Sutherland, Vendors & Equipment Editor
At a glance
- Practice focus
- Both
- States active
- Nationwide (US)
- Pricing model
- Hourly, boutique rates
Why it stands out
Chicago boutique firm focused exclusively on franchise and distribution law
Best for
Emerging franchisors and franchisees wanting boutique franchise-law focus
Key features
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