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.
East Otis is part of the town of Otis in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, East Otis had a total population of 572.