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.
Elk Falls is a city in Elk County, Kansas, United States, along the Elk River. The population was 112 at the 2000 census. The Elk Falls motto is "world's largest living ghost town."