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.
Pekin, Indiana is the site of Eastern High School. It is in Washington County, and many residents of the town consider it to be in fact what is known as "New Pekin, Indiana". Pekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July Celebration. Celebrating 178 years in 2008.