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Virginia Bill to Ban Post-Termination Non-Competes in Franchise Agreements AdvancesFebruary 07, 2025
Virginia Senate Bill 798, introduced by former franchise owner Sen. Chris Head, was passed unanimously by the Virginia Senate on January 17, 2025. The bill would amend the Virginia Retail Franchising Act to require franchise agreements for a…

Is Crumbl the New King of Cookie Franchises?October 16, 2023
I have been a loyal Crumbl customer since they entered the Richmond market a few years ago. As Starbucks did with coffee, Crumbl has successfully pushed the price point for a cookie to a premium level. Ever considered becoming a Crumbl franchise…

Look What’s Coming Up! Franchising Alert from Perkins LawSeptember 12, 2023
There is an upcoming "How To" workshop event sponsored by SCORE titled "Why Franchising? Introduction to Franchising as a Business Opportunity" on September 27, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at the Publix at John Rolfe Commons.
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Due Diligence Very Important for Prospective FranchiseesJanuary 06, 2017
Are you considering becoming a franchise owner? When done correctly, franchising is a great way of doing business for both franchisors and franchisees. Success is not guaranteed, however, and franchised businesses can and do fail. To improve…


An Introduction to Virginia Limited Liability CompaniesMarch 16, 2016
Consider the potential advantages of a Virginia limited liability company (LLC).

Franchising as a Path to Business OwnershipMarch 08, 2016
Ever considered franchising as a path to business ownership?

Perkins Law Ranked in “Best Law Firms” of 2015December 31, 2015
Richmond small business and franchise law firm Perkins Law, PLLC has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2015.

Last Virginia Franchise Forum Event of 2015 coming up on Thursday, November 19November 18, 2015
Join the Virginia Franchise Forum on November 19 from 5:30-7:00pm at The Westwood Club.

Franchising Path to Business OwnershipNovember 11, 2015
Secure a seat for the Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Workshop led by small business and franchise attorney, Eric Perkins.