Franchise Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New York City.
David W. Oppenheim
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
David W. Oppenheim concentrates his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing and distribution matters. He is recognized by Chambers USA as a leading, national franchise attorney. He advises both emerging and mature companies with respect to planning, structuring and implementing national and international franchise, distribution and licensing programs, including negotiating franchise agreements, ancillary agreements, regulatory compliance, including the preparation of franchise disclosure documents and securing registration of franchise offerings in the United States and abroad.
David is also experienced in mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated financing transactions, including the securitizations of a franchisor’s royalty stream. He represents private equity firms and public and private companies in the acquisition of franchise, licensing and distribution systems.
David routinely counsels clients regarding the implementation of compliance programs and system-wide standards. He also advises franchise clients regarding complex franchise relationship issues and disputes.
Overview
- Widener University – Delaware Law School, J.D., graduated 2000
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- International Franchise Association - Member
- New Jersey Bar Association - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- International Franchise Association - Member
- New Jersey Bar Association - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- Widener University – Delaware Law School, J.D., graduated 2000
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Franchise Law, New York City (2026)
- Franchise Law, New York City (2024)
- Franchise Law, New York City (2019)
- Franchise Law, New York City (2017)
- Franchise Law, New York City (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Franchise Law
Awards:
- Franchise Times, "Legal Eagle," 2006–2013
- International Who’s Who Legal, Franchise Law, 2011-2013
- Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2010-2013
- Chambers USA Guide, Nationwide Franchising, 2013-2016
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Areas of Concentration
- Franchising, licensing and distribution
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate law
- Dispute resolution
- Significant Representations
- Represented private equity firm in its $26 billion acquisition of a California-based guest lodging franchisor of seven separate franchised brands and securitization financing of the franchisor’s royalty stream.
- Represented private equity firm in its $1.9 billion acquisition of one of the nation’s largest motel and extended stay chains.
- Represented private equity firm in its acquisition of one of the world’s largest quick service chicken restaurants.
- Represented private equity firm in its $2.4 billion acquisition of one of the country’s largest hamburger quick service restaurants.
- Represented private equity firm in its acquisition of a leading residential lawn care franchisor.
- Represented numerous franchisors in the guest lodging and restaurant sectors and lenders and insurers in the securitization of franchise royalty streams.
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