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.
Islandia is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 3,057 at the 2000 census. The Village of Islandia is in the northern part of the Town of Islip.