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.
Canaan is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 1,820 at the 2000 census. The Town of Canaan is in the northeast part of the county.