DLA Piper
Global law firm with a large-scale franchise and licensing practice.
Regions: US, International
DLA Piper is one of the largest law firms in the world, with a franchise and distribution practice serving franchisors that need coverage across multiple states and, for brands expanding internationally, multiple countries simultaneously. For a wellness franchisor with significant scale — dozens of locations, international development plans, or franchisor-side litigation exposure — DLA Piper's breadth and bench depth matter more than a boutique firm's per-hour rate. That scale comes with correspondingly higher fees, and smaller or emerging wellness brands are typically better served by a franchise-focused boutique until the system grows into needing a full-service global firm.
At a glance
- Practice focus
- Franchisor
- States active
- Nationwide (US), International
- Pricing model
- Hourly, global-firm rates
- Best for
- Large-scale franchisors with international development or litigation needs
- Differentiator
- One of the largest global law firms, with deep franchise-sector bench strength
- Key features
- International franchisingLitigationFDD compliance
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