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Perkins Named to “The Best Lawyers in America” List for 10th Year in a Row
September 04, 2019

RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law for the 10th year in a row. With over 20…

#RVABizLaw Tip of the Day: A Brief History of Franchising
June 17, 2019

The word “franchise” comes from a medieval French term “francis” which meant to grant rights or privileges to peasants. In the Middle Ages, a local lord would give others the right to hunt, hold markets and fairs, or engage in other…

A Few Highlights of the Perkins Law Flat Fee FDD Review Package
April 15, 2019

For a prospective franchise owner, a franchise agreement is arguably one of the most significant contracts you will ever sign.  Careful due diligence is highly recommended.  RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been…

Welcoming First Watch franchise to Short Pump!
February 28, 2019

Always fun to welcome new franchise concepts to the area, and the newest one to hold a grand opening in the Short Pump is First Watch - The Daytime Cafe. According to its website, First Watch is the largest and fastest growing daytime-only…

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…