Tom Spadea is a franchise attorney and co-founder of Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys, a leading US franchise law firm. He has provided legal counsel for hundreds of franchise launches and guided dozens of franchisors through successful private equity transactions and strategic exits. Tom's extensive background includes over 15 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience within the franchise industry, providing him with practical insights into the operational and strategic challenges franchisors face. He holds a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the International Franchise Association and has been recognized as a "Legal Eagle" by Franchise Times and "Top Franchise Influencer" by 1851 Franchise multiple years consecutively.