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.
Beltsville is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 15,691 at the 2000 census. The Beltsville CDP includes the unincorporated community of Vansville.