Akerman is pleased to share that our firm is among the top 15 franchise industry law firms ranked by Entrepreneur magazine. Entrepreneur’s annual “Top Franchise Suppliers” list is based on responses from more than 1,000 franchisors ranging from emerging brands to long-established companies. Respondents are asked to rate their service providers across several categories by key factors, including quality, cost, and value.

Akerman’s national Franchise and Licensing Practice is one of the largest and most respected in the country. Our lawyers assist franchise companies of all sizes as they confront numerous legal challenges — from federal, state, and international laws and regulations, to the protection of trademarks and other intellectual property, to changes in the areas of brand standards, product safety, joint employer, officer and vicarious liability, cybersecurity, encroachment, antitrust, and unfair competition. Akerman assists clients with all phases of franchising, licensing, and distribution in the United States, and, in association with law firms in other countries, around the world.