Industries We Serve

Lusthaus Law is led by Julie Lusthaus, a franchise attorney who proudly represents franchisors, franchisees, and multi-unit operators.

A respected and longtime member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising and a Franchise Times Legal Eagle, Lusthaus works with a broad spectrum of franchised and independent businesses and their owners in all stages of growth.

“Franchising is unique because it fuels various sectors and is a key driver of the U.S. economy,” says Lusthaus, who is also a skilled litigator with decades of experience representing franchise clients in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration and mediation. “Our clients vary from first-time franchisees to brilliant entrepreneurs whose brands have become nationwide franchise systems. It is our honor to help their franchise ownership dreams come true.”

Some of the key industries Lusthaus Law serves include:

Restaurants and Food Retail

Restaurants and food retailers are often the first sectors that come to mind when franchising is mentioned. Our food retail clientele is comprised of traditional restaurants, quick-service restaurants, full-service bakeries, coffee shops and cafés, bakeries and dessert specialty shops, juice bars, and delis.

For franchisors, we help navigate growth strategies, compliance, and system development to support scalable expansion while preserving brand standards. This includes creating and updating franchise disclosure documents (FDD); legal compliance with all franchise sales and relationship laws; and helping implement advancements in technology, production and service. For franchisees, we provide guidance on evaluating opportunities, negotiating agreements, and protecting their investment in competitive food and beverage markets.

Fitness and Wellness

From full-service gyms to pilates and yoga studios, we have our finger on the pulse of the fitness sector and its driving trends. The wellness sector includes medspas, massage franchises, facial spas, and manicure/pedicure and lash studios.

For franchisors, we build sustainable frameworks that address membership models, licensing, and operational compliance. For franchisees, we focus on contract review, local and state safety laws, and business protections that position them for success in an evolving industry.

Childcare and Tutoring

Childcare franchises include tutoring, after-school programs, music classes, and daycare and early education programs.

We advise franchisors on developing compliant, scalable franchise systems that meet the rigorous licensing, safety, and educational standards unique to childcare, tutoring, and enrichment businesses. For franchisees, we provide guidance on negotiating agreements and optimizing their position for growth and local market success across the various franchise brands and outlets.

Senior Care

For franchisors, Lusthaus Law counsels on regulatory compliance, brand integrity, and franchise development in this highly regulated and trusted service sector.

For franchisees – especially those providing home and companion care and mobility products – we ensure agreements and operational obligations align with both legal requirements and the compassionate nature of the business.

Residential and Commercial Services and Repair

Franchises offering home services recognize that customers have recurring needs for a multitude of services, including painting, cleaning, restoration, landscaping, gutters, closets, decor and more. Franchising in the commercial space includes building services, cleaning services, shared offices, staffing, computer and IT services and printing, to name a few.

For franchisors, Lusthaus Law provides strategic counsel on structuring franchise systems to meet growing consumer demand while managing liability and quality control. For franchisees, we help evaluate franchise opportunities and area development agreements, clarify obligations, and safeguard long-term profitability in this evergreen service-based industry.

Retail

Franchises in the retail space include everything from new and used clothing shops and hardware stores to electronics and accessories.

Lusthaus Law advises franchisors on structuring agreements that balance growth and control, ensuring legal compliance across multi-state and e-commerce models. Franchisees will be empowered by the firm securing favorable terms and reducing operational risks as they enter fast-moving retail sectors.

Contact Lusthaus Law

Above are just some of the franchise industries Lusthaus Law proudly serves. Our extensive experience representing both franchisors and franchisees positions us to help all business owners achieve their goals – from launching a franchise brand to becoming a single-unit, multi-unit, or multi-brand operator.

Contact us for a consultation to help you enter or expand in franchising.