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Local Franchisee Earns National Recognition
February 19, 2024

Perkins Law has had the privilege of working with many local franchise owners over the years, and it is especially exciting to see them grow and succeed in their chosen industries.  The latest example is Hayes Enterprise, LLC, an Executive…

Perkins Named to “The Best Lawyers in America” List for 14th Year in a Row
August 23, 2023

RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law for the 14th year in a row. With over 25…

The Diverse World of Franchising
August 13, 2023

Thousands of businesses have pursued franchising as a growth strategy over the past 50 years.  Many are household names with tens of thousands of locations around the world (e.g., McDonald’s, Subway, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Marriott) while…

The Importance of Due Diligence for Prospective Franchise Owners
June 21, 2023

Franchising has become a popular business model for first-time entrepreneurs looking to own their own business. By acquiring a franchise, you get instant access to an established brand and a collection of what should be proven business practices…

Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Zoom Workshop – September 9th
September 01, 2021

Ever considered franchising as a path to business ownership? If so, then careful planning and research are a must. Secure a seat for the Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Workshop on September 9th led by small business and franchise attorney,…

Perkins Named to “The Best Lawyers in America” List for 12th Year in a Row
August 30, 2021

RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law for the 12th year in a row. With over 20…

25 Tips for Selling a Franchised Business
June 28, 2021

Selling a franchised business presents some unique issues not typically found in the sale of an independent small business. Rather than closing a deal between two parties, selling a franchised business involves three parties: (i) the selling…

Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Zoom Workshop – May 6th
April 28, 2021

Ever considered franchising as a path to business ownership? If so, then careful planning and research are a must. Secure a seat for the Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Workshop on May 6th led by small business and franchise attorney, Eric…

Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Zoom Workshop – February 18th
February 05, 2021

Ever considered franchising as a path to business ownership? If so, then careful planning and research are a must. Secure a seat for the Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Workshop on February 18th led by small business and franchise attorney,…

Franchising as a Path to Business Ownership in 2021
January 20, 2021

If you are thinking about franchising as a path to business ownership in 2021, then consider signing up for an upcoming virtual SCORE workshop “Become Your Own Boss Through Franchise Ownership” with featured speaker Rich Salon on Wednesday,…