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.
Stone Ridge is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,173 at the 2000 census. Stone Ridge is located in the Town of Marbletown, along US 209 where it overlaps NY 213.