Franchise Agreement Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 1, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a franchise agreement (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 317 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $2,200, representing an estimated 45% savings compared to traditional law firm pricing.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
ContractsCounsel Avg Bid
$2,200
Franchise Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 1018 | $1,600 | $2,200 | $1,330 |
| Texas | 244 | $1,540 | $1,710 | $1,510 |
| Florida | 112 | $1,670 | $3,010 | $1,030 |
| New York | 99 | $1,280 | $1,820 | $1,130 |
| California | 62 | $1,350 | $1,050 | $1,410 |
| Indiana | 49 | $2,600 | $2,990 | $890 |
| Massachusetts | 47 | $2,000 | $2,130 | $1,890 |
| Ohio | 45 | $1,350 | $2,070 | $1,020 |
| North Carolina | 40 | $1,720 | $2,350 | $1,410 |
| Colorado | 34 | $1,600 | $2,080 | $1,430 |
| Georgia | 28 | $1,290 | $1,090 | $1,650 |
| New Jersey | 28 | $1,080 | – | $1,080 |
| Virginia | 25 | $1,190 | $910 | $1,260 |
| Washington | 17 | $1,540 | – | $1,540 |
| Alabama | 15 | $1,700 | $1,700 | – |
| Kansas | 15 | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,110 |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,660 | – | $1,660 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $1,380 | $1,230 | $1,490 |
| Tennessee | 15 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,050 |
| Delaware | 14 | $4,510 | $4,510 | – |
| Connecticut | 13 | $1,020 | – | $1,020 |
| Utah | 13 | $2,390 | $3,850 | $1,150 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $2,000 | $2,260 | $680 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $2,090 | $2,470 | $1,050 |
| North Dakota · | 9 | $1,840 | – | $1,840 |
| Wisconsin · | 8 | $1,430 | – | $1,430 |
| District of Columbia · | 7 | $1,710 | $1,710 | – |
| Vermont · | 6 | $1,990 | $1,990 | – |
| Wyoming · | 6 | $1,030 | – | $1,030 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed franchise agreement projects, see our franchise agreement drafting cost guide.
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Florida
$700 - $10,000
13
Draft Franchise Agreement in Texas
$700 - $3,299
13
Draft Franchise Agreement in Utah
$700 - $7,500
6
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Solo Practioner
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Patent Attorney
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in Kentucky
$700 - $6,500
10
Draft Franchise Agreement in Kansas
$750 - $1,995
7
Draft Franchise Agreement in Massachusetts
$325 - $4,500
13
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Delaware
$650 - $6,500
8
Draft Franchise Agreement in Oklahoma
$850 - $875
2
Draft Franchise Agreement in Indiana
$650 - $15,000
9
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Managing Prinicipal
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in District of Columbia
$125 - $4,950
7
Draft Franchise Agreement in Colorado
$599 - $5,450
9
Draft Franchise Agreement in Indiana
$499 - $5,000
9
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Indiana
$850 - $5,500
6
Draft Franchise Agreement in Indiana
$499 - $5,500
8
Draft Franchise Agreement in Florida
$599 - $10,000
9
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Owner, CEO and Managing Attorney
20 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in New York
$599 - $6,750
9
Draft Franchise Agreement in Indiana
$500 - $15,000
8
Draft Franchise Agreement in Alabama
$200 - $7,500
8
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Texas
$250 - $7,500
7
Draft Franchise Agreement in Massachusetts
$850 - $6,500
9
Draft Franchise Agreement in California
$250 - $2,499
11
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Draft Franchise Agreement in New York
$0.01 - $6,750
12
Draft Franchise Agreement in Arkansas
$850 - $5,000
3
Draft Franchise Agreement in Virginia
$850 - $999
2
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Tennessee
$850 - $1,495
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in Georgia
$499 - $5,000
3
Draft Franchise Agreement in Texas
$675 - $2,500
6
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Solo Practitioner
3 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Partner
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in Vermont
$850 - $5,750
6
Draft Franchise Agreement in Arkansas
$799 - $8,750
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in Ohio
$500 - $8,750
9
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Alabama
$200 - $3,500
7
Draft Franchise Agreement in Florida
$599 - $2,000
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in Florida
$500 - $15,000
7
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Managing Partner
40 years practicing
Free consultation
Contract Attorney
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney at Law
6 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in North Carolina
$850 - $5,000
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in South Carolina
$1,500 - $1,995
2
Draft Franchise Agreement in Georgia
$499 - $2,000
10
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Georgia
$400 - $1,500
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in Texas
$650 - $5,000
7
Draft Franchise Agreement in Tennessee
$1,200 - $1,500
2
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Business Lawyer
29 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in Ohio
$750 - $2,200
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in Delaware
$395 - $15,000
6
Draft Franchise Agreement in Virginia
$175 - $1,500
3
Need help with a Franchise Agreement?
Draft Franchise Agreement in Pennsylvania
$800 - $1,750
6
Draft Franchise Agreement in Florida
$825 - $1,200
2
Draft Franchise Agreement in North Carolina
$1,500 - $5,000
4
Lawyers that help with Franchise Agreements
Technology Lawyer
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Board Certified Employment Lawyer | Civil Rights Litigator | Federal Court Nationwide
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Franchise Agreement in Texas
$500 - $1,200
5
Draft Franchise Agreement in North Carolina
$500 - $6,000