Tanja E. Hens

Tanja Hens advises franchisors on all facets of franchise law, including structuring traditional and exemption-based franchise programs, preparing franchise and distribution agreements, and assisting clients with franchise administration and compliance with franchise sales and relationship laws. Tanja works with clients in appropriate circumstances to create and manage licensing and distribution programs that lawfully avoid regulation as a franchise. She also provides franchise expertise and advice to operating companies and investors in a variety of domestic and international business transactions.

For nearly 30 years, Tanja has advised franchisors and suppliers across a wide range of industries, including foodservice, hospitality, fitness, food & beverage, retail, sports, vehicle rental, financial services, personal care services, and educational services. Her clients appreciate her unique perspective and her pragmatic and creative approach, born of her years of experience litigating and arbitrating franchise disputes and as a small business owner.