Company Overview

Baker Donelson is one of the largest law firms in the United States, providing comprehensive legal counsel to businesses across a wide range of practice areas, with a particular emphasis on franchise and distribution matters for both B2B and B2C franchise systems. The firm's national reach and multidisciplinary teams deliver strategic legal solutions directly relevant to the needs of multi-unit franchise operators and franchisors.

Services Offered

• Legal counsel for franchise establishment, expansion, and operations, including traditional, non-traditional, and mobile locations
• Representation in litigation, regulatory compliance, employment law, and dispute resolution for franchise systems
• Support for acquisitions, real estate transactions, financing, and corporate restructuring specific to franchise brands
• Drafting and advice on Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and supply chain issues

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Baker Donelson serves franchise clients in diverse sectors such as hospitality, retail, health care, restaurant/QSR, and specialty consumer services.
• Key Benefits:
  • Deep expertise with multi-unit operations and complex franchise models, supporting growth and risk mitigation.
  • Proven results in high-stakes employment, discrimination, contract, and eminent domain litigation for franchise brands.
  • Strategic counsel for acquisitions, compliance, and site development that enhance business continuity and value.
• Franchise Expertise: The firm showcases an extensive list of franchise-specific cases, serving national and international franchisors, multi-unit operators, and franchisees across hundreds of locations and brands, including large transaction support and real estate counsel.