Every great restaurant starts with an idea. You've built the concept, designed your menu, and assembled your core team-now it's time to turn that vision into a business. From entity selection and formation to expansion, Kanelos Law provides strategic legal counsel to help you build a strong legal foundation while minimizing personal risk.

Your lease can determine the long-term success, or failure, of your restaurant. We've seen outstanding concepts struggle under one-sided lease terms. Kanelos Law brings years of experience negotiating restaurant leases to help you secure favorable terms that protect your investment, reduce risk, and set you up for sustainable success.

Your people are your greatest asset. From offer letters and background checks to employee policies and dispute prevention, Kanelos Law helps restaurant owners create compliant, balanced workplaces that empower teams and limit liability-so you can focus on service, not staffing headaches.

Your brand is your identity--and it deserves protection. Whether its your name, logo, or signature menu items, we'll develop a tailored legal strategy to safeguard what makes your restaurant unique. Kanelos Law ensures your creativity stays yours and keeps imitators off your plate.

Whether you're developing a franchise or investing into a franchise, our team understands the complex legal and operational challenges that come with it. We advise both franchisors and franchisees on structuring, compliance, and negotiations to help you grow confidently and protect your interests every step of the way.