Legal + Compliance Support That Fuels Franchise Growth
Your franchise agreements, FDD, and state filings are more than compliance documents — they’re the foundation for growth.
With GrowthCounsel, you get the equivalent of an in-house legal team — delivering fast turnaround, proactive strategy, and compliance systems that keep deals moving and your brand protected.
With GrowthCounsel™, you get:
⚡ Fast Agreement Turnaround — agreements, renewals, and addenda delivered quickly so deals never stall.
📅 Year-Round FDD + State Compliance — proactive tracking, renewals, and filings in every jurisdiction.
📊 KPI-Driven Item 19 Disclosures — planned, data-backed disclosures that support validation and sales.
🖥️ FranIQ® Compliance Dashboard — one secure platform with live tracking of filings, registrations, and signed agreements.
🧭 Strategic Legal Guidance — attorneys and compliance specialists who align your legal structure with growth.
GrowthCounsel isn’t reactive legal support. It’s planned, proactive, fixed-fee counsel that keeps you scaling with confidence, clarity, and speed.
Why Choose GrowthCounsel?
As your brand scales, legal missteps and compliance delays can stall deal flow, strain franchisee relationships, and hurt valuation.
GrowthCounsel solves these challenges with:
- Fixed Monthly Fee — predictable pricing, no hourly surprises.
- Faster Deal Flow — agreements delivered in 24 hours.
- Compliance Confidence — every FDD, filing, and update tracked and managed.
- Growth-First Partnership — legal + business guidance aligned with your goals.
- Proven Experience — trusted by 300+ franchise brands nationwide.
With GrowthCounsel™, legal becomes a growth driver — not a bottleneck.
Who GrowthCounsel is For?
🌱 Emerging Franchisors — building first deals, need structure and compliance systems.
🌿 Growth-Stage Franchisors - scaling with fixed-fee predictability and proactive suppor
🌳 National Franchise Systems - in-house style counsel for speed, responsiveness, and long-term alignment.
What’s Included in GrowthCounsel
Every plan is designed to cover your franchise legal + compliance infrastructure and includes:
- Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Updates — annual updates + mid-year amendments.
- Franchise Agreements + Addenda — fast turnaround so deals never stall.
- State Registrations & Renewals — filing and tracking across all jurisdictions.
- FranIQ® Compliance Dashboard — real-time monitoring of filings, deadlines, and agreements.
- Item 19 & Expansion Planning — data-driven disclosures, multi-unit structures, territory design.
- Dedicated Legal Team — attorneys and compliance specialists who stay a step ahead of your growth.
🎯 Which GrowthCounsel™ Plan Matches Your Brand’s Stage, Speed, and Vision?
For early-stage franchisors building their first 5–10 deals.
🧾 FDD Annual Update + State Filings
• Annual FDD update with compliance alignment
• Full-service state registration and renewal tracking
📅 Quarterly Strategic Check-Ins
• Advisory calls to assess franchisee issues, sales challenges, planning, and growth strategy
📂 FranIQ® Compliance Dashboard
• Real-time tracking of filings and FDD delivery
• Centralized vault for signed agreements and alerts
📉 Discounted Flat Fees for Transactional Work
• Preferred rates for franchise agreement drafting, addenda, and redline negotiation
For growth-stage franchisors scaling beyond 5+ units and preparing for national expansion.
Includes everything in Essentials, plus:
⚖️ In-House Legal Team Experience
• A dedicated attorney and compliance team assigned to your brand
• On-demand access — fast answers, fast action
⏱️ Priority Turnaround on Deals
• 24-hour agreement and addendum turnaround
• Redline negotiation and custom deal structuring support
💼 Complete Legal Coverage
• Ongoing franchisee compliance and dispute support
• Supplier agreement review, operational legal guidance, and more
📊 Item 19 + Deal Strategy Leadership
• KPI-backed financial performance structuring
• Collaborative planning to optimize validation and conversions
🏆 Built for Scalable Value
• We help you operate like a growth-ready brand — implementing best-in-class legal, compliance, and sales frameworks
• So when it's time to scale, raise capital, or explore acquisition, your system leads with confidence and credibility
📌 Prime gives you the legal and strategic horsepower of an in-house team — without the overhead.
The GrowthCounsel Advantage
Unlike traditional law firms, GrowthCounsel delivers:
🧭 Proactive Planning — we anticipate renewals, filings, and compliance issues.
⚖️ Growth-First Legal — Item 19, agreements, and structures aligned with sales goals.
📊 FranIQ® Integration — exclusive compliance dashboard with live tracking.
🔒 Fixed-Fee Simplicity — clear monthly pricing, no billing surprises.
🌱 Growth Alignment — legal + compliance fully integrated with your expansion strategy.
🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Franchise Legal Team?With GrowthCounsel, you get the legal infrastructure, compliance confidence, and deal support your brand needs to grow nationwide.Call us at (800) 976-4904 or click below.
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Franchise Law That Fuels Growth
Franchise growth requires speed, compliance, and clarity. With GrowthCounsel™, you get all three — backed by a dedicated franchise law team trusted by 300+ brands nationwide.
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