Legal Services

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2020 (formed by merger of legacy firms dating back to 1849 and 1863)
• Headquarters Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
• Ownership: Private Partnership
• Key Executives: CEO: Thomas C. Froehle Jr. (Chief Executive Partner)
• Number of Locations: 20+ offices across the United States, London, and Shanghai; approximately 1,200 attorneys and consulting professionals
• Public Contact: General phone: +1 612 766 7000; website email/contact form available at www.faegredrinker.com

Company Overview

Faegre Drinker Biddle \& Reath LLP is a full-service international law firm focused on providing transactional, litigation, and regulatory counsel for business clients of all sizes, including both established brands and emerging franchise systems. The firm leverages extensive domestic and international resources to address complex legal challenges, prioritizing client-tailored solutions and service excellence.

Services Offered

• Corporate and commercial transactions, mergers \& acquisitions, and franchising counseling for growing and established businesses
• Complex litigation and dispute resolution, including multi-state and multi-jurisdictional representation
• Regulatory compliance (labor/employment, data privacy, healthcare, insurance, food/agriculture, consumer products)
• Consulting services (policy advocacy, business strategy, information governance, and healthcare management)

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Faegre Drinker has notable experience in industries critical to franchising, including food and agribusiness, consumer products, healthcare, insurance, and retail, and serves franchise systems alongside other business models.
• Key Benefits:
  • Provides end-to-end legal support and compliance for franchise development, management, and expansion.
  • Delivers regulatory and multi-jurisdictional guidance, helping franchises address complex legal challenges across states and internationally.
  • Offers consulting and advocacy services that help franchise owners navigate evolving legislation and risk environments.
• Franchise Expertise: The firm references ongoing work for national and multinational franchises, and has a history of advising top operators in the food/agriculture, health, and consumer sectors—although explicit franchise case studies are not highlighted on public profiles, its breadth of coverage and legacy client base indicate substantial franchise industry engagement.