Virginia Franchise Surety Bond is a type of surety bond required by the Commonwealth of Virginia for franchisors who wish to offer a franchise in the state. This bond guarantees to the state of Virginia that the franchisor will comply with all the laws and regulations of the Franchise Investment Law. The Virginia Franchise Surety Bond is a three-party agreement between the franchisor, the franchisee, and the surety company. The bond must be purchased by the franchisor and is issued in the amount of $25,000. The bond guarantees that the franchisor will fulfill all the obligations stated in the franchise agreement including payment of all fees and taxes, as well as compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. There are two types of Virginia Franchise Surety Bonds: the standard bond and the alternate bond. The standard bond is the most common form of Virginia Franchise Surety Bond and is required for all franchisors. The alternate bond is used for businesses that are exempt from certain requirements of the Franchise Investment Law.