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.
Brookfield (formerly Grossdale) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, 13 miles (21 km) west of Chicago. The population was 19,085 at the 2000 census. It is home to the world-famous Brookfield Zoo.