Julie Lusthaus has been practicing franchise law for over 20 years. Julie represents a broad spectrum of franchised and independently owned businesses and their owners in all stages of growth. Julie provides customized transactional legal services to existing and emerging franchisors seeking to build or expand their businesses through franchising regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Julie also counsels individuals, small businesses, and global enterprises investing in franchise operations. She represents clients acquiring master franchise licenses, multi-store development rights and single-unit franchises.
Julie’s clients operate businesses in various industries including restaurants, retail, hospitality, real estate, recreation and family entertainment, fitness, business services, household and home improvement services, cleaning, publication, health care, education, childcare and pet care services.