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.
Oakland City is the second-largest city but third-largest community in Gibson County, Indiana, and is the home of Oakland City University. The population was 2,588 at the 2000 census.