Manning Fulton has once again been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the nation’s leading franchise law firms in its 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers ranking. The firm was named among the top providers in the Legal Services category, recognizing its work providing transactional and litigation counsel to franchisors across the country.

The recognition reflects feedback from more than 1,000 franchisors surveyed by Entrepreneur and highlights Manning Fulton’s continued commitment to serving the franchise industry with knowledgeable, practical and strategic legal counsel.

Our franchise team works closely with clients to understand their businesses, anticipate challenges and provide practical legal guidance at every stage of the franchise lifecycle. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the relationships we have built within the industry.

Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers rankings are based on the number of franchisors served and client satisfaction ratings, including assessments of service quality, cost and value. The survey represents a broad range of franchisors, from emerging brands to established companies with years of experience in the industry. The highest-scoring suppliers in each category are included in the final ranking.

The full list of the 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers can be found on Entrepreneur’s website here.

About Manning Fulton

For more than 25 years, Manning Fulton has provided comprehensive legal counsel to franchisors, franchisees and businesses throughout the franchise industry. The firm’s Franchise and Distribution Law practice combines deep industry knowledge with the resources of a full-service law firm to help clients navigate the legal and business considerations of franchising and move into the future with confidence.

Manning Fulton attorneys counsel clients throughout the franchise lifecycle, including franchise development and launch, regulatory compliance, agreements and transactions, system growth, dispute resolution and strategic matters. The firm’s approach is grounded in practical, responsive counsel tailored to each client’s business objectives.

For more information about Manning Fulton’s Franchise and Distribution Law practice, visit https://www.manningfulton.com/services/franchise-and-distribution-law/ or contact the practice founder and leader Ritchie Taylor.