Congratulations to RIW’s Franchise Group Chair, Eric Sigman, for being named a 2025 Legal Eagle by Franchise Times magazine! As a corporate transactional attorney with a deep focus on franchise law, Eric counsels single-unit and multi-unit franchisees on all aspects of negotiating franchise and multi-unit and area development agreements, capital structures, financing, corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate leasing, and general counsel services. Eric is known for his strategic insight, strong negotiation abilities, and practical problem-solving skills, making him a trusted advisor for clients establishing and growing franchise operations nationwide.
Eric is also the co-host of Transaction Talk, a podcast about the current Boston business for-sale market. From buying and selling to franchising and everything in between, Transaction Talk breaks down the deal process from a business, brokerage, and legal perspective. A resource for business owners, buyers and entrepreneurs, Transaction Talk offers interviews and real-life deal experiences from industry experts and key transaction players.
