LANCASTER, Pa., September 22, 2026 — Saxton & Stump has once again earned a spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchise Suppliers list, marking the firm’s third consecutive year of recognition as one of the country’s leading legal services providers to the franchise industry. The 2026 rankings appear in the magazine’s September issue.
Entrepreneur compiles the list each year by surveying more than 1,000 franchisors across the country.
“Being named to this list for a third consecutive year speaks to the consistency our clients count on,” said Thomas J. Kent Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chair of the firm’s Franchising, Licensing and Distribution Group. “It reflects the trust our clients place in us and our team’s continued commitment to delivering practical, forward-thinking counsel as their businesses grow.”
Saxton & Stump’s Franchising, Licensing and Distribution Group provides full-service legal counsel to emerging, national and international franchisors and distributors—from structuring franchise systems and drafting disclosure documents to litigation, intellectual property protection, and licensing. The growing team, including 21 attorneys, supports clients throughout every stage of growth, including market expansion, brand protection, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and dispute resolution involving franchise, antitrust, IP, and labor matters.
Saxton & Stump’s strategic growth outlook
With nearly 300 professionals, including more than 150 attorneys, Saxton & Stump continues to grow through its innovative, collaborative model that attracts top legal talent. This expanding platform enhances the firm’s ability to serve clients and includes seven growing affiliated companies that extend its business advisory reach nationwide.
Saxton & Stump is a full-service law firm providing solutions to complex legal and business challenges with five-star service and results-focused advice, offering a refreshingly different experience for clients, attorneys, and business professionals alike.
