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.
Central Islip (known colloquially as C.I. ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, U.S. , and a hamlet of the Town of Islip. The population was 31,950 at the 2000 census.