The Internicola Law Firm Ranked #1 Franchise Law Firm in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine for the Second Consecutive Year

Ranking is determined by franchisor feedback on quality, cost, and value — with The Internicola Law Firm earning a 4.93 out of 5 average rating and first place among franchise law firms on Entrepreneur's 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers list.

RED BANK, N.J., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internicola Law Firm has been ranked the #1 franchise law firm in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine on its 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers list, the second consecutive year the firm has held the top position in the legal services category and its seventh year ranked among the top five.

Entrepreneur compiled its 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers list from its annual survey of franchisors, drawing on more than 1,000 responses. Franchisors identified the suppliers they work with and rated their satisfaction in quality, cost, and value. More than 100 franchise brands reported using The Internicola Law Firm's services, giving it an average rating of 4.93 out of 5. More than 180 suppliers were ranked across 13 categories.

"As a team we're proud of the recognition, and what makes it meaningful is that it comes from our clients — many of whom have been with us for over a decade. It's a reflection of great relationships built on client service standards and understanding the challenges and growth goals of our clients."
— Charles N. Internicola, Founder, The Internicola Law Firm

The firm represents franchisors exclusively — entrepreneurs franchising a business for the first time and established franchise systems that need the legal infrastructure to scale. It has helped more than 350 franchise brands nationwide.

Its services include franchise development and FDD preparation, state registrations, ongoing compliance counsel, and trademark protection, supported by the firm's FranIQ® compliance platform. Engagements are priced at fixed fees tied to the work, not billable hours.

"Our clients are building and running their franchise systems every day, and the questions that matter most are the ones they haven't thought to ask yet. Our job is to proactively stay ahead and help them plan for the legal challenges and the opportunities that come next."
— Brian A. Lincer, Managing Partner, The Internicola Law Firm

The Entrepreneur recognition follows the firm's national ranking by Chambers USA in Franchising in 2026. Chambers evaluates firms through independent client and peer interviews, weighing legal ability alongside client service and commercial awareness.

The full 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers ranking is available at Entrepreneur.com: https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/top-franchise-suppliers-ranking.
The firm's Entrepreneur profile is available on Entrepreneur's Internicola Law Firm Page.

About The Internicola Law Firm

The Internicola Law Firm is a national boutique franchise law firm headquartered in Red Bank, New Jersey. Founded by Charles N. Internicola, the firm represents franchisors exclusively and has helped more than 350 franchise brands build and scale franchise systems. Its services include franchise development and FDD preparation for first-time franchisors, Franchise Growth Counsel® for emerging and national franchise brands, trademark and compliance counsel, and the FranIQ® compliance platform. The firm is ranked the #1 franchise law firm in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine (2025 and 2026), has appeared on Entrepreneur's Top Franchise Suppliers list every year since 2019, and is ranked nationally by Chambers USA in Franchising (2026).

Ranking source: Entrepreneur Magazine, 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers list.

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