In April 2026, Virginia amended the Virginia Retail Franchising Act making significant modifications to post-termination competition restrictions. Virginia has enacted significant new protections for franchisees regarding post-term competition restrictions.
Key Provisions of the New Law
The legislation includes two main changes:
1. Governing Law Requirement: All retail franchise agreements involving franchises offered or operating in
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2022 Franchise Success Summit presented by Manning Fulton
2022 Franchise Success Summit presented by Manning Fulton