Founder Stories
“If you are serious about building a franchise brand the right way — with integrity, structure, and long-term vision — The Internicola Law Firm is the team you want in your corner.”
Rachel Fidino
“Hands down the best franchise legal team in the world. Their focus on customer service is above and beyond.”
Christian Saab
“I have felt genuinely supported throughout the entire process and believe that Internicola’s focus really is to help set us up for success.”
Bruce Burman
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The Real Cost
Franchising Gets Expensive When Legal and Strategy Are Disconnected
You've built something worth replicating. But between FTC regulations, state registrations, and the consultant-to-lawyer handoff, the path to franchising has real cost traps worth understanding.
Consultants Can’t Draft Your FDD
Only a law firm can legally prepare your Franchise Disclosure Document. Consultants typically rely on outside lawyers to prepare the legal documents.
Hourly Billing That Spirals
Many attorneys bill by the hour with no ceiling. You can end up paying unpredictable legal fees just to get to launch.
Legal Without Strategy
A compliant FDD is only the beginning. Without franchise fee modeling, territory strategy, and growth planning, you may be legally ready but strategically unprepared.
The Franchise Launch Program
Law + Strategy in One Fixed-Fee Program
Get everything you need to successfully franchise your business for one set price.
Franchise Readiness & Model Design
- Brand discovery and launch strategy session
- Franchise fee, royalty, and territory modeling
- KPI benchmarking and competitive analysis
- CPA coordination for FDD financials
- Brand positioning and compliance planning
Legal Documents & Compliance Setup
- Custom Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
- Franchise Agreement and state addenda
- Multi-state compliance and registration
- Trademark filing and brand protection
- Item 19 financial performance guidance
- First-year FDD renewal included
Launch Support for First Franchise Sales
- FDD disclosure and sales compliance training
- Early deal legal support
- Curated partner introductions (operations manuals, CRM, marketing)
- Access to FranIQ compliance tools and systems
- Brand storytelling guidance
Timeline
Launch-Ready in 90–120 Days
A clear, proven path from business owner to franchisor with legal precision at every step.
Assessment & Roadmap
Readiness review. KPI analysis. Fee and territory modeling aligned with your growth goals.
Legal Build
FDD drafting. Franchise agreements. Item 19 guidance. Trademark filings.
Compliance Prep
State registrations. Audit coordination. Sales compliance training.
Launch & Support
Disclosure training. First-deal support. Introductions to trusted specialists for operations manuals, CRM systems, and franchise marketing.
INVESTMENT
Transparent, Fixed-Fee Pricing
$26,000 - $34,000
Based on your concept and scope. Covers everything from strategy through legal launch.
Why Internicola
A Law Firm That Thinks Like a Growth Partner
Consultants typically rely on outside lawyers to draft franchise documents. General business attorneys often lack franchise growth experience. This firm integrates legal compliance and growth strategy together.
#1 Franchise Law Firm
Ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2025 and in the top 5 for seven consecutive years.
350+ Brands Represented
Restaurants, services, fitness, and home-based businesses nationwide.
FranIQ® Compliance Platform
Track filings, deals, and deadlines in one system. Stay compliant as you scale, not just at launch.
Law + Strategy Together
Your legal structure is aligned with growth goals from day one.
Who We Work With
Built for Founders Ready to Scale
Restaurants
Fast casual, QSR, full service
Service Businesses
Cleaning, repair, maintenance
Home Services
Landscaping, HVAC, plumbing
Food Trucks
Mobile concepts & pop-ups
Fitness & Gyms
Boutique studios and training facilities
Personal Services
Salons, spas, wellness businesses
Ready to Franchise Your Business? Start with a free franchise readiness review. We'll evaluate your business model, discuss your growth goals, and map the path to franchise launch.
Questions Founders Ask Before Starting
If you have at least one successful location with a repeatable model, you're likely a strong candidate. The readiness review helps evaluate this objectively.
Most Franchise Launch Program engagements fall between $26,000 and $34,000 depending on concept complexity. Additional outside costs may include government filing fees, audited opening balance sheet (~$2,500), and operations manual ($9K–$23K or prepared internally).
Most founders are launch-ready in 90 to 120 days.
Your custom FDD, franchise agreement with state addenda, Item 19 financial performance guidance, trademark filing, multi-state compliance, disclosure training, and walkthrough of your first franchise agreement.
Consultants cannot legally draft or register an FDD. They rely on outside franchise lawyers. Working with a franchise law firm integrates the legal and structural work from the beginning.
Yes. Many franchisors start with a single successful location. What matters most is a repeatable model and strong customer demand.
Start Your Free Franchise Readiness Review
Find out if your business is ready to franchise and what it will take to do it the right way.
You’ve built a business worth scaling. This is your first step toward turning it into a franchise system.
In this call, we’ll walk through your business model, your growth goals, and the legal and strategic path to launching. No templates. No guesswork.