Virginia just made a significant move in franchise law. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 69/SB 240 into law on April 13, 2026, prohibiting post-term non-compete provisions in new franchise agreements offered in the state, effective July 1, 2026.
If you're a franchisor with Virginia in your growth plans, your 2026 FDD may need to be updated before that deadline. Partner Evan Harra breaks down exactly what changed, what the limited exceptions are, and what steps you should be taking right now.
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The Elite Franchise Canada EF100 National Celebratory & Awards Evening is one of those nights that stands on its own. The Carlu set a beautiful backdrop for an evening that brought together 100 of Canada's top franchise brands and the people behind them. The caliber of the room, the stories being celebrated, and what the EF100 continues to do for Canadian franchising made it a night hard to forget.
Elliot Boerman was proud to present the Sustainability of the Year award to Maureen Catania, Director at ServiceMaster Restore of Canada. A big congratulations to the whole ServiceMaster Restore Canada team.
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Tom Spadea has been named a Franchise Times Magazine Legal Eagle every year for the past decade - and this year, that milestone comes with Hall of Fame recognition. 10 consecutive years.
Beyond the accolades, Tom is an incredible mentor and leader whose legal expertise goes hand in hand with sharp business insight. He guides clients with a practical, strategic approach that helps founders build franchise systems that last.
The Legal Eagles list is based on nominations from clients, peers, and fellow franchise professionals. Earning that recognition once is meaningful. Earning it 10 times in a row reflects a sustained commitment to excellence and trust.
We’re proud to celebrate this achievement. Congratulations, Tom!
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What an incredible session! Last week, we hosted a live webinar alongside the BoeFly team and we couldn't be more thrilled with how it went. With 130+ attendees, including a strong showing of 100+ unit brands, the discussion was honest, practical, and exactly the kind of conversation the industry needs.
We talked about why time kills deals, how the right legal infrastructure and technology can directly impact the quality of your franchise system, and how scalable processes are no longer optional for growing brands. The insights shared throughout were practical, honest, and immediately applicable.
A huge thank you to Jacqui Juno of Heritage Restaurant Brands and Victoria Lukacs of K9 Resorts for sharing their firsthand experience. Your perspectives made the session that much more valuable for everyone in the room.
If you missed it, watch the full recording here: f.mtr.cool/DWIOTSWJNE
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Congratulations to Jessica Dempsey, Evan Harra, Tom Spadea, Avery Korman, Alexandra Schiavino, and Matthew Wizmur for being named 2026 Legal Eagles by Franchise Times Magazine, an annual recognition honoring the top attorneys in franchising based on nominations from clients, peers, and industry leaders.
We're especially proud to celebrate Tom Spadea, who has been inducted into the Legal Eagles Hall of Fame after earning the recognition for 10 consecutive years.
Two of our honorees are also quoted in the 2026 Franchise Times Legal Eagles issue.
Avery Korman weighs in on why proper documentation is essential to franchise deal success - Read here: f.mtr.cool/LNKOEJUHJX
Jessica Dempsey shares her perspective on how AI adoption is reshaping franchise disclosure requirements and why transparency with franchisees matters more than ever - Read here: f.mtr.cool/DDMOKEPHYW
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INTA 2026 Annual Meeting
IFA26 Legal Symposium
