Andrae Marrocco

Andrae Marrocco is a partner in the business law group and co-chairman of the franchise and distribution law group in the Toronto office of McMillan LLP. His transactional practice is focused on advising domestic and international businesses on franchise and distribution matters, corporate/M&A transactions (particularly franchise mergers and acquisitions), and cross-border transactions. He works with businesses and franchise systems (from start-ups to mature international enterprises) across a broad range of industries including home, business, and professional services, fitness, childcare and education, technology, automotive, restaurant, and healthcare. As an active member of various North American franchise organizations, he frequently presents at Canadian and international franchise conferences, and routinely writes for national and international franchise publications. He holds the “Certified Franchise Executive” designation from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives, and is repeatedly recognized by major ranking publications. His literary contributions on franchise related mergers and acquisitions earned him the title of "Expert by Getting the Deal Through."