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Virginia Franchise Forum 11th Anniversary Celebration
October 15, 2018

Registration now open for the Virginia Franchise Forum 11th Anniversary Celebration! Join the VFF for an evening of franchising updates, education, and networking as it marks its 11th anniversary. Industry leader FRANdata returns to present…

Great Events for RVA Small Biz and Franchise Community Coming Soon!!
September 27, 2018

November looks to be an exciting month for RVA entrepreneurs and small business owners. First, the Virginia Franchise Forum returns for its 11th annual year-end event featuring FRANdata's annual review and 2019 franchising forecast. A panel…

Perkins named to Best Lawyers in America list for Franchise Law
September 04, 2018

RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law for the ninth year in a row.  With over…

#RVABizLaw Tip of the Day: Watch Out for Fads When Exploring Franchise Opportunities
March 27, 2018

Selecting a franchise opportunity can be the most important business decision of your life.  On top of that, at any given point, there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities being offered for sale (although only about half that amount are registered…

#RVABizLaw Tip of the Day: Getting Free Copies of Franchise Disclosure Documents
March 19, 2018

Ever thought of investing in a franchised business?  Thousands of franchise systems representing virtually every conceivable type of business are actively searching for qualified franchisees 24/7.  How does one learn more about franchise opportunities…

Virginia Franchise Forum 10th Anniversary Celebration
November 16, 2017

Attendees enjoyed an evening of franchise industry updates, education, and networking last night as the VFF marked its 10th anniversary promoting franchising in RVA. Industry leader FRANdata returned to present its annual year-end franchising…

Virginia Franchise Forum – 10th Anniversary Celebration
October 13, 2017

Join the VFF for an evening of franchising updates, education, and networking as it marks its 10th anniversary. Industry leader FRANdata returns to present its annual year-end franchising review and forecast for 2018. A panel of franchise system…

Perkins again named to Best Lawyers in America list for Franchise Law
August 16, 2017

RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law.  With over 20 years of experience representing…

100 Questions to Answer Before Buying a Franchise
July 25, 2017

Signing a franchise agreement is one of the most important contracts a person will ever sign.  Asking the right questions, conducting adequate research, and careful planning are all important parts of the franchising process.  Perkins Law…

Franchisor Flat Fee Package
May 03, 2017

The process of franchising your business or creating a new franchise system can be an exciting and fruitful experience that takes your business to the next level, but the process also involves many legal issues and documentation. Many small…