National Franchise Lawyer & Managing Partner
Charles Internicola is a nationally recognized franchise lawyer who helps entrepreneurs and emerging brands build, protect, and scale winning franchise systems. As founder and managing partner of The Internicola Law Firm, P.C., Charles has served as franchise counsel to more than 350 franchisors across the United States, combining legal precision with growth strategy to position franchise systems for long-term success and increased enterprise value.
Charles advises franchisors across every stage of growth, including:
- Franchise Launch – guiding new franchisors through fixed-fee development programs that align compliance with growth.
- Turnaround & Restructure – helping underperforming brands realign their franchise offerings, compliance frameworks, and franchisee support models.
- Scalable Legal Infrastructure – implementing disclosure practices, FDD structures, and agreements that drive deal flow while protecting brand value.
- Private Equity Alignment – advising investment-backed brands on scalable growth, high-valuation exits, and post-acquisition expansion.
Beyond his legal practice, Charles shares insights on franchise growth and legal strategy through the Win Big at Franchising® YouTube channel and podcast, and as a frequent speaker at national franchise conferences.
His leadership has positioned The Internicola Law Firm as one of the nation’s top-ranked franchise law firms, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Franchise Supplier in the Legal category (2025).
Franchise Law That Fuels Growth
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