Dentons is a global law firm helping restaurant brands, operators and investors expand across borders. Our cross-border legal team brings together international franchising and distribution, corporate/M&A and private equity, and competition expertise to support every stage of growth - from choosing the right route to market, through franchise, joint venture or acquisition structures, to scaling, protecting the brand and, eventually, exit. Specialists across tax, real estate, IP, regulatory, data privacy, employment and other practices are brought in as needed. With 170+ locations in 85+ countries, we combine global reach with deep restaurant-sector experience worldwide.