Legal Services

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1998
• Headquarters Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Lane Fisher (Founding Partner), Jeff Zucker (Founding Partner), F. Joseph Dunn (Senior Partner)
• Number of Locations: 2 offices (Philadelphia, PA \& Cherry Hill, NJ); represents over 500 franchise brands
• Public Contact: Phone: (215) 825-3100; Email: lfeiring@fisherzucker.com

Company Overview

FisherZucker LLC is a national law firm dedicated almost exclusively to franchise, distribution, and licensing matters, serving both emerging and mature franchise systems. The firm's attorneys have deep expertise in handling legal challenges that pertain to multi-unit franchising, compliance, trademark and intellectual property, and complex business transactions for franchises.

Services Offered

• Provides comprehensive legal services for franchise development, regulatory compliance, and franchise registration
• Represents franchisors in litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation counseling (including trademark infringement, non-compete, and antitrust)
• Advises on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence for private equity transactions
• Drafts franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and assists with federal trademark registration

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Sole focus on franchising, distribution, and licensing; deep experience across all franchise sectors including QSR, retail, services, and international franchising.
• Key Benefits:
  • Ensures franchise systems are compliant, protected, and optimally structured for growth.
  • Offers strategic counsel for dispute resolution and business transactions, supporting franchisors in overcoming operational and expansion challenges.
  • Delivers franchise-specific agreements, documentation, and intellectual property protection, positioning brands for scalable success.
• Franchise Expertise:
  • Frequently cited as a top franchise law firm and recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Best Lawyers for franchise legal services.
  • Lane Fisher and senior attorneys have presented at International Franchise Association events and authored key industry publications; firm represents over 500 franchise brands and supports both start-up and established systems.