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.
Douglas is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 7,045 at the 2000 census. For geographic and demographic information on the village of East Douglas, please see the article East Douglas, Massachusetts.