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.
Chester is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 151. Chester is located just across the state line from Minnesota.