Franchise Your Business in Maryland
Franchising in Maryland requires strict compliance with the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Franchisors must register their FDD with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office before offering or selling franchises.
Working with a Maryland franchise lawyer ensures your FDD, agreements, renewals, and amendments are fully compliant while also positioning your brand for growth.
Why Work With a Maryland Franchise Lawyer?
Our attorneys guide franchisors through every compliance step, including:
- Preparing and registering a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) → Franchise Disclosure Document Guide
- Filing annual FDD renewals and amendments → Maryland Franchise Law & FDD Registration Guide
- Structuring franchise agreements that protect your brand and support scalability
- Protecting your trademarks and intellectual property
- Advising on Item 19 financial performance disclosures aligned with sales goals → Franchise Sales Compliance Guide
- Coordinating multi-state registrations and compliance → Nationwide Franchise Legal Services
Maryland Franchise Law – What You Need to Know
- Registration State: Must file and register your FDD before franchise sales
- Initial Filing Fee: $500; Annual Renewal Fee: $250
- Amendments: $100 filing fee required for material changes
- Financial Assurance: May be required if the franchisor lacks sufficient capitalization
- Renewal Deadline: 120 days after fiscal year-end; renewal must be filed 15 days prior to expiration
Our team ensures your FDD, financials, and registration filings satisfy Maryland law and examiner expectations.
Our Franchise Legal Services in Maryland
- Franchise Launch – Full-service FDD drafting, agreements, trademarks, and registration strategy → Franchise My Business
- Franchise Growth Counsel – Ongoing registration renewals, FDD updates, and legal support → Franchise Growth Counsel
- FranIQ® Compliance Platform – Track renewals, amendments, and multi-state deadlines in real time → Learn About FranIQ
Talk to a Maryland Franchise Lawyer Today
Franchising is one of the most powerful ways to scale a business — but in Maryland, compliance starts with proper FDD registration.
Ranked the #1 Franchise Law Firm in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine (2025), our attorneys have helped hundreds of franchise brands expand while staying compliant.
📞 Call (800) 976-4904 or → Schedule Your Free Franchise Strategy Call.
Franchise Lawyers in Maryland and Nationwide
Our team not only supports Maryland franchisors but also manages registrations across all 14 franchise registration states and beyond. Many Maryland brands expand into neighboring states like Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Wherever your brand grows, we ensure your legal structure and filings align with state requirements and your growth goals.
→ Learn more: Why You Need a Franchise Lawyer.