Legal + Strategic Franchise Development
Fixed-fee legal + development support from the #1 Franchise Law Firm (Entrepreneur Magazine).
We prepare your FDD, franchise agreements, state registrations, and trademarks—then align the legal foundation with a growth strategy built for real-world scale. Trusted by 350+ franchise brands nationwide.
From readiness and strategy to compliance and launch support, we help you:
- Evaluate readiness — is franchising the right move for you?
- Map your growth strategy — aligned with your goals as a founder
- Build compliance systems — FDD, agreements, and registrations
- Position your brand to sell — setting the stage for expansion and long-term success
Franchise Law + Strategy + Growth — All in One Program
We don’t just help you become a franchisor — we help you build a scalable franchise system that’s legally sound and strategically positioned for growth.
Every winning system starts with clarity.
- Brand Discovery + Launch Strategy Session
- System modeling (fees, royalties, territories, multi-unit pathways)
- KPI benchmarking + competitive analysis
- Founder-aligned growth roadmap
- CPA coordination for FDD financials
- Brand positioning + launch plan
Your FDD is the legal + strategic core of your system.
- Custom Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
- Franchise Agreement + state addenda and supporting contracts
- Multi-state compliance + registration-ready format
- Trademark filing + brand protection
- Item 19 financial performance guidance
- First-year FDD renewal included
- Counsel for onboarding your first franchisees
We launch you—and prepare you to scale.
- FDD disclosure training + franchise sales walkthroughs
- FranIQ® Compliance Dashboard access
- Brand Story Masterclass
- Sales strategy coaching + early deal support
- Invitations to FranCamp and founder-only masterminds
How Our Franchise Development Process Works
1) Assessment & Roadmap — readiness review, KPIs, fee/territory model, founder-aligned plan.
2) Legal Build — FDD, agreements, Item 19, trademarks.
3) Compliance Prep — audit coordination and state registrations; sales compliance readiness.
4) Launch & Support — disclosure training, first deals, and curated partners for manuals, site, CRM, and media.
Outcome: Most founders are legal-launch ready in 90–120 days (registration states may add review time).
Fixed-Fee Clarity
No Surprises. Just Results.
We believe founders should know exactly what they’re investing in. That’s why our Franchise Launch Program is fixed-fee, transparent, and structured to give you complete clarity from day one.
💵 One flat fee — no hourly billing surprises
🛠️ Defined deliverables — legal documents + growth advisory support
⏱️ Faster turnaround — draft FDDs in weeks, not months
🔄 Ongoing support — as you launch, sell, and scale
Your investment isn’t just for legal paperwork. It’s for a legal + growth framework designed to launch your franchise the right way.
Pricing & Timeline
Fixed-Fee Franchise Development + Legal Services
- Investment: $26,000–$34,000 (based on your concept and needs)
- Timeline: 90–120 days from kickoff to FDD issuance
This flat-fee structure covers everything required to launch your franchise legally and strategically — from drafting your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to developing your franchise agreement and compliance systems. No hourly billing. No surprises. Just a clear, proven path from business to franchise.
→ Schedule a free franchise assessment or call (800) 976-4904
Why Franchise with Internicola?
Legal Precision + Growth Alignment
Franchising is crowded with consultants and “done-for-you” packages. But the truth is: only a law firm can draft your FDD — and only the right law firm can align your legal structure with growth strategy.
Entrepreneurs choose Internicola because:
- Recognized #1 Franchise Law Firm (Entrepreneur Magazine, 2025)
- 350+ brands represented nationwide — from startups to private equity-backed brands
- Law + strategy under one roof — not just paperwork, but positioning for growth
- FranIQ® Compliance Platform — track filings, deals, and deadlines in one system
- Founder-first mindset — we’ve been there, we know the growth gap, and we help you cross it
When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a lawyer — you’re gaining a growth partner who knows how to build franchise systems that succeed.
Ready to Franchise Your Business?
Start With a Free Franchise Assessment
Whether you’re just exploring or ready to launch, the first step is a clear roadmap.
Our free franchise assessment gives you:
- A readiness review of your business model
- Insights on how franchising fits your goals
- A roadmap for launch, growth, and compliance
→ Schedule a free franchise assessment or call (800) 976-4904
Franchising the right way starts here.
💬 What Founders Say About Working With Us
Real results. Real partnerships. Real growth.
- “Hand down the best franchise legal team in the world… Their focus on customer service is above and beyond.” — Christian Saab
- “Charles and his team care about the success of our brand…” — Jerome Smalls
- “Working with this team is an absolute breeze…they knocked it out like pros.” — EJ McCoy
We’re honored to be the trusted partner for 350+ franchise brands who are building the right way — with legal strength, strategic momentum, and founder-focused support.
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Ready to Franchise the Right Way?
Fill out the form or call (800) 976-4904 — our team will connect with you to learn more about your business, your growth goals, and what franchise success can look like for your brand.
Franchise Your Business - FAQs
Fixed-fee legal + strategy: custom FDD; franchise agreement with state addenda; Item 19 guidance; multi-state compliance framework; trademark filing; first-year FDD renewal included; disclosure training; and launch planning.
Government filing fees; audited opening balance sheet (about $2,500); operations manual ranging from your own preparation to a cost of approximately $9k–$18k from operations manual specialists; franchise sales website/marketing assets. We recommend and coordinate best-in-class partners based on your budget and growth goals.
No. Consultants cannot draft or register your FDD. Our program integrates law + growth strategy, and we curate specialists (manuals, site, CRM) without bundled markups.
Consultants: outsource legal, assemble contractor manuals, sell bundled packages at inflated prices.
Internicola: law + strategy under one roof; your FDD and agreements are drafted by our law firm; fixed-fee clarity; curated partners only where specialization adds value.
