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.
Makinen is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA. The community is located southeast of the city of Virginia on County Highway 16. U.S. Highway 53 is nearby.