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.
Stevensville is a census-designated place (CDP), in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It is the most populous place among both CDPs and municipalities in the county. The Stevensville Historic District is one of only two registered historic districts in the county, the other being the Centreville Historic District.