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.
Mountain Iron is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, in the heart of the Mesabi Range. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 2,999. U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main arterial route in the city. Minntac is owned by the United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel). Mountain Iron is part of the Quad Cities of Virginia, Eveleth, and Gilbert.