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Franchise My Business: The Complete Legal & Growth Roadmap

Internicola Law Firm

Franchising your business starts with the right legal foundation. At The Internicola Law Firm, we’ve helped over 300 brands franchise their business the right way — combining legal compliance with growth strategy that supports real franchise sales.

Ranked the #1 Franchise Law Firm in the U.S. (2025) by Entrepreneur Magazine, our attorneys represent emerging and growth-stage brands nationwide, ensuring your franchise structure accelerates deals and protects your brand.

Franchising isn’t just a set of documents — it’s a transformation of your business model, brand, and growth strategy. Our franchise lawyers will guide you from your first Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to your first deal, and beyond.

What “Franchise My Business” Really Means

When you franchise your business, you’re granting independent owners — franchisees — the right to operate under your brand, using your systems, and paying you fees and royalties.

To do this legally — and successfully — you’ll need:

For a complete deep dive, see our Ultimate Guide to Franchising Your Business.

7 Steps to Franchise Your Business

Franchising your business involves seven legal and strategic steps. Here’s your high-level roadmap:

  1. Determine if Franchising Is Right for Your Business
    Assess scalability, profitability, industry fit, and your personal goals.
    Learn if your business is ready to franchise
  2. Prepare and Issue Your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
    Drafted by a franchise lawyer, your FDD must comply with federal and state franchise laws.
    Read about the FDD
  3. Develop Your Franchise Operations Manual
    A confidential guide for your franchisees that sets standards and procedures.
    See our operations manual guidance
  4. Register Your Trademarks
    Protect your brand nationwide through USPTO registration.
    Trademark protection for franchisors
  5. Establish Your Franchise Company
    Form the legal entity that will own and operate your franchise system.
    Franchise Launch legal program
  6. Register and File Your FDD
    Complete state registrations or notice filings before offering franchises.
    State-by-state franchise law library
  7. Create Your Franchise Sales Strategy and Budget
    Build a go-to-market plan that supports sustainable growth.
    Franchise Growth Counsel legal program

For the full explanation of each step, see our Ultimate Guide to Franchising Your Business.

Why Start with Internicola

→ Learn about our Nationwide Franchise Legal Services

FAQ's: “Franchise My Business”

Typically 90–120 days from kickoff to FDD issuance, depending on state registrations.

$26,000–$34,000 depending on your business model and goals.
See Franchise Launch legal program pricing

Yes — we guide U.S. franchisors through international expansion, trademarks, and local legal requirements.

Only a franchise lawyer can legally prepare and register your FDD. Consultants may help with operations, but they cannot handle legal work.
→ See our Who Can Help Me Franchise My Business guide for a breakdown.

Franchise Your Business the Right Way

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