Franchising law involves helping new business owners evaluate franchising opportunities, and assist in the purchase and operation of business franchises -- an alternative to starting a new, independent business from scratch. Franchising allows businesses owners to reduce their investment risk by associating with an established company, but may also require business owners to relinquish significant control over their business.
Rosemary Beach is an unincorporated master planned community in Walton County, Florida, United States. A traditional new town development designed by Duany Plater Zyberk & Company, Rosemary Beach followed in the footsteps of Seaside in recreating the feel of a community. Founded in 1995, the town encompasses about 105 acres (0.42 km) and when completed will have just over 500 homesites and a mixed use town center with shops, restaurants, and activities. As of November, 2006, the town is more than 70% complete. It looks out on the white sands of the Emerald Coast and is within Inlet Beach, Florida. Rosemary Beach was the location for the HGTV Dream Home contest in 1999 where a lucky contestant won a furnished home and an automobile. The town is a master-planned community located on the popular beachside road, 30-A. Its design is to remind visitors of a West Indies beachside resort.