Carl E. Zwisler

Carl Zwisler focuses his practice on advising franchisors, manufacturers, and investors in structuring, negotiating, and enforcing domestic and international franchise, licensing, distribution, and acquisition agreements. He has assisted executives and general counsel in more than 85 industries or industry segments with creative solutions for developing and implementing business expansion strategies. With more than 35 years' experience, Carl has worked with clients in every phase of domestic and international franchising, licensing, and distribution programs, frequently advising companies entering the U.S. market and U.S. companies expanding abroad. Carl is the editor of Lathrop GPM’s Global Franchise Regulation Update – a comprehensive update on international regulatory developments compiled from publications and correspondence with franchise counsel throughout the world, published 3 times annually.
Carl also represents specialty pharmacies and other health care providers on issues relating to health care plan provider agreements.