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.
Bethel is a town in Sullivan County, New York, USA. The population has been estimated at 4,532 in 2007. The town received worldwide fame after it became the host of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, which was originally planned for Woodstock, New York, but was relocated to Bethel after Woodstock withdrew.