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.
Accord is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 622 at the 2000 census. Accord is located in the eastern part of the Town of Rochester along US 209. Accord is the seat of town government.