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Perkins named to Best Lawyers in America list for Franchise LawSeptember 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 OpportunitiesMarch 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 DocumentsMarch 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 CelebrationNovember 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 CelebrationOctober 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 LawAugust 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 FranchiseJuly 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 PackageMay 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…
Legal Support Services for Virginia Franchise OwnersJanuary 24, 2017
Life for prospective and new franchise owners can be both exciting and overwhelming, hundreds of decisions to make and details to address each and every day—especially during the start-up phase. Here are a few contract and compliance tips…
Due Diligence Very Important for Prospective FranchiseesJuly 29, 2016
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…