Franchise Your Business in Florida
Franchising in Florida requires compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule and the Florida Sale of Business Opportunities Act. While Florida is not a registration state, franchisors must file an annual Franchise Exemption Notice with the FDACS before offering or selling franchises.
Working with a Florida franchise lawyer ensures your FDD, franchise agreements, and filings are compliant — while also aligning your legal foundation with your long-term growth strategy.
Why Work With a Florida Franchise Lawyer?
Although Florida is a filing state and not a full registration state, compliance is still critical. Our attorneys guide you through:
- Drafting and maintaining a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
- Filing your annual Franchise Exemption Notice with FDACS → See our Florida Franchise Law & FDD Registration Guide
- Structuring franchise agreements that protect your brand while supporting scalability
- Protecting your trademarks and brand assets
- Advising on Item 19 financial performance representations aligned with franchise sales → See our Franchise Sales Compliance Guide
- Coordinating filings in other states as your brand expands → Learn more about our Franchise Legal Services Nationwide
Florida Franchise Law – What You Need to Know
- Exemption Filing: $100 annual fee with FDACS
- Disclosure: FDD must be delivered at least 14 days before signing or payment
- Validity: Exemption is valid for one year; renew annually
- Non-Compliance: If your FDD is invalid or you fail to file, your franchise may fall under Florida’s business opportunity laws
Our team ensures your filings, renewals, and FDD updates keep you in compliance — so you can scale without legal risk.
Our Franchise Legal Services in Florida
At The Internicola Law Firm, we provide fixed-fee programs that support franchisors at every stage:
- Franchise Launch – FDD drafting, franchise agreements, trademarks, and launch strategy
- Franchise Growth Counsel – Ongoing counsel and compliance support
- FranIQ® Compliance Platform – Technology to track FDD deadlines, filings, and registrations in real time
Talk to a Florida Franchise Lawyer Today
Franchising is one of the most powerful ways to scale a business — and in Florida, it starts with compliance.
Ranked the #1 Franchise Law Firm in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine (2025), our team has helped over 300 brands franchise their businesses, protect their brands, and grow nationwide.
📞 Call (800) 976-4904 or → Schedule Your Free Franchise Strategy Call.
Franchise Lawyers in Florida and Nationwide
In addition to supporting franchisors in Florida, our legal team represents franchise brands nationwide. Many Florida franchisors expand into nearby states like Georgia and Alabama, as well as larger markets like New York, California, and Texas. Wherever your brand grows, we ensure your FDD, agreements, and filings are legally sound and growth-aligned.
→ Learn more: Why You Need a Franchise Lawyer.