Beata Krakus
Partner | Co-Group Leader, Franchise Industry, Attorney at UB Greensfelder
About
Beata Krakus prepares franchise programs for real estate brokerages, hotels, and restaurants. She prepares them for fitness concepts and health care-related franchise programs as well. She works with franchise clients across the U.S. and with clients around the world. She guides those clients through franchise compliance issues. She facilitates mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions for them. She earned a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2002. In 1997 she earned the Swedish equivalent of J.D. and Master of Law from Stockholm University. Chambers USA ranked her among Leaders in Their Field in Franchise Law from 2015 to 2026. She co-leads the franchise industry group at UB Greensfelder in Chicago. She counsels her clients on franchise and distribution transactions.
Who is a good fit for Beata Krakus
- Owners of real estate brokerages preparing a franchise program.
- Hotel operators building a franchise program for their brand.
- Restaurant owners seeking counsel on franchise compliance issues.
- Companies completing a merger or acquisition of a franchise business.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 2002
- Stockholm University, Swedish equivalent of J.D. and Master of Law, 1997
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Ranked as one of the U.S.’s “Leaders in Their Field” in Franchise Law by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2015-2026)
- Recognized by Chambers Global, Global Market Leaders, Franchising (2016-2019; 2026)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Franchise Law (2013-2027)
- Named Best Lawyers® Franchise Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Chicago (2021; 2025)
- Franchise Times, Legal Eagle (2013-2023)
- Who's Who Legal: Franchise (2011-2027); Global Elite and USA Thought Leader (2020-2027)
- Franchise Times, Legal Eagles Hall of Famer (2022)
- Crain's Chicago Business, Notable Women in Law (2020)
- American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Chair's Future Leader Award (2013)
- Named to Illinois Super Lawyers list, Franchise/Distribution (2023-2026)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional